If you want to know what’s so great about Benidorm, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s just the eternal sunshine, the wide stretches of sandy beaches, safe swimming or the general happy and welcoming vibe. Of course you’d be right about all that (and more) but, actually, one of this town’s greatest undervalued assets is that, as a base, it gives you access to so many of the delights of Spain’s Costa Blanca.
Here are just a few ideas for the best day trips under the sun.
Hike the Sierra Helada
If you’re feeling like a bit of alone time after the hustle and bustle of a town, the Sierra Helada is a massive coastal natural parkland that’s within easy distance. You can design your own hike to take it as easy or energetic as you like, with a network of routes that make the most of the stunning scenery. One of the most popular walks is the one that takes you up to the beautiful Albir Lighthouse.
Guadalest
Step into a charming picture postcard scene in this lovely medieval mountain town. You can spend hours simply wandering the streets soaking up the Moorish history of the town, and its vantage atop dramatic limestone cliffs adds to the ambience. The highlight is accessing the San Jose Castle, which is entered via an intriguing tunnel. Once you arrive out of the darkness of the tunnel, your reward is the jaw-dropping elevated vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Altea
Just a short distance along the coast is the gorgeous seaside town of Altea, which seems to take a giant leap back in time. Even though it’s quite popular with tourists, it’s still got the feel of a traditional Spanish fishing village, with its delightful Old Town and old-fashioned whitewashed houses. It’s not hard to while away a few hours in this lovely laidback town.
Puig Campana
If you like to climb high things, head to the mountain village of Finesrat and take on the challenge of Puig Campana! You’ll definitely need all day to make the most of this one, but it’s well worth the effort. As you ascend the heights of one of the region’s highest mountains, you’ll take in spectacular views, plenty of nature and may even encounter some local wildlife.
How to Get There
Because the Costa Blanca is such a popular destination there are plenty of flights from the UK, and getting from Alicante Airport to Benidorm is a doddle. You’ll easily be able to find a flight that’s affordable and convienient, and you can pre-book a transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm before you leave. If you do, you’ll be able to start your holiday as soon as you land instead of fighting crowds on public transport.
Once you’ve arrived after your Alicante Airport to Benidorm transfer and settled in to your accommodation, it might be tempting to simply stay by the pool all day every day… but with so much to be seen on these excellent day trips, you’d be crazy to miss out.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for affordable transfers from Alicante Airport to Benidorm, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.
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