Summer
Benidorm is busy between June and September when temperatures hover around 30degC. The Mediterranean is at a pleasant 23degC. The hottest months are July and August when many families arrive during the school holidays. Party people also flock to the Low Music Festival in late July and Pride in late August.
Shoulder Season
Benidorm is best visited in April, May, October, and November. It’s warm enough to enjoy the beach without the crowds of summer. The legendary Fiesta of November begins on the Friday before the second Sunday. It is a weeklong celebration that concludes with a fancy dress day in Britain on Thursday.
Winter
The quietest period of the year is December to March. However, the temperatures still reach 15degC. On average, the sun shines seven hours per day. Even though it can get chilly, you will save big on high-season prices.
Benidorm by Night
Benidorm, one of Europe’s party capitals, is home to over 1,000 beach bars, sports clubs, karaoke places, nightclubs, and other drinking holes that never stop. The party starts at Tiki Town, a beach bar on Levante’s sands. It continues until dawn the next day.
English Square, just a few blocks from the beach and the nightlife hub of Benidorm is a collection of British and Irish pubs where you can enjoy a pint for EUR1 while watching the football. You can also visit karaoke venues like Black Chicken and entertainment venues like Morgan Tavern to see tribute acts from Meatloaf and Michael Jackson. You’ll also find plenty of clubs that are exclusively for men.
The KU Discoteca and KM Playa are two of Madrid’s most popular dance clubs. They have big-name DJs, a modest entrance fee, and a dress code. Tapas Alley, in the Old Town, is a great place to experience a Spanish-style atmosphere.
Benidorm: Stay Safe
Pickpockets can be a problem anywhere, but they are especially dangerous if valuables are left on the beach. Even though the water is calm, the currents can be substantial. This is especially true if you are under the influence. Benidorm is a great place for party animals, but be careful not to do anything stupid around the police. Also, keep your senses after a night of sampling local lagers. Take a registered Uber or taxi to get home at the end of the night safely.
Que
It’s not a mistake if the local language is different from Spanish. Residents of Benidorm speak Valencian, a dialect similar to but different from the Catalan used up on the coast in Barcelona. For instance, Levante Beach is ‘Platja de Llevant’ in Valencian but ‘Playa de Levante’ in Spanish.
