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Benidorm Beaches

Poniente Beach
At more than 3km long Poniente Beach is the longest beach in Benidorm, making it an ideal place to stroll along during the day or evening. Poniente Beach is usually much quieter than the nearby Levante beach, and features a new modern promenade designed by the architect Carlos Ferrater, and a wide selection of restaurants, bars and clubs for visitors to enjoy.

Poniente Beach has a full range of services and leisure facilities including floating platforms, a beach library, childrens playgrounds, recreational games, sports, a shaded areas for reading and is also an accessible beach for the disabled.

Features:
Length 3,100 metres
Average width 74 metres
Maximum width 105 metres
Minimum width 33 metres
Sand Area 146,239 m2
   
Services:
Foot showers 89 modules of 2 pipes/taps
Litter Bins on beach 145
Litter Bins on Promenade 54
Parasols 440 in 10 areas
Sun Loungers 1,700 in 10 areas
Floating platforms (July - September) 1
First aid stations (Easter to October) 2
Life Guard surveillance positions (Summer) 5
Playgrounds 6
Sports areas 12
Security flags 5
Boarded walkway access 45
Ecological toilets 15
Beach library 1
Disabled accessible points 2

Levante Beach
Running for almost 2km from Punta Pinet to Punta Canfali, Levante Beach in Benidorm is perhaps one of the best known beaches in Europe. Levante Beach is south facing, so enjoys the sun all day, and it's fine golden sand bathed by the calm waters of the Mediterranean, makes it a very popular destination.

The services on offer include life guard surveillance and equipment, as well as sun loungers, foot showers, walkways, and childrens playgrounds. Running parallel to the beach is a promenade offering a selection of restaurants and lively bars.

Features:
Length 2,084 metres
Average width 55 metres
Maximum width 75 metres
Minimum width 20 metres
Sand Area 125,785 m2
   
Services:
Foot showers 19 modules of 10 pipes/taps
Litter Bins on beach 115
Litter Bins on Promenade 49
Parasols 1,400 in 10 areas
Sun Loungers 4,600 in 10 areas
Floating platforms (July - September) 1
First aid stations (Easter to October) 2
Life Guard surveillance positions (Summer) 5
Playgrounds 3
Sports areas 2
Security flags 6
Boarded walkway access 19
Ecological toilets 2
Beach library 1
Disabled accessible points 1

Cala Mal Pas
Cala Mal Pas is the name given to the small cove that separates the two main beaches in Benidorm. It is situated between Punta Canfali and the port, and at only 120 metres long, it's fine golden sand offers a visitors a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere.

Opposite Cala Mal Pas is the "l'Illa de Benidorm" or Benidorm Island, which houses a submerged platform known as La Llosa, which is an important marine reserve and treat for scuba divers.

Features:
Length 120 metres
Average width 20 metres
Maximum width 30 metres
Minimum width 2 metres
Sand Area 2,400 m2
   
Services:
Foot showers 4 modules of 2 pipes/taps
Litter Bins on beach 5
Parasols 1 area
Sun Loungers 1 area
First aid stations (Easter to October) 1
Life Guard surveillance positions (Summer) 1
Security flags 1
Boarded walkway access 1

Cala Tio Ximo
Cala Tio Ximo is situated at the base of steep cliffs of the Sierra Helada, to the north of Benidorm. This is a small cove where visitors can escape from the hustle and bustle of Benidorm's busier beaches.

Combining fine sand and rock, this cove is ideal for snorkeling, as it has crystal clear waters, where you can view the beautiful rocky seabed.

Features:
Length 60 metres
   
Services:
Parasols 16
Sun Loungers 47
Life Guard surveillance positions (Summer) 1
Security flags 1

Cala Almadrava
Cala Almadrava lies at the foot of the Sierra Helada mountains, where its calm, clear waters, along with its rocky seabed and abundant marine life, have made it a popular place for snorkeling and swimming.

Features:
Length 100 metres
   
Services:
Sun Loungers 47
Security flags 1

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