Benidorm is situated on Spain's east coast (Costa Blanca),on the shores of the Mediterranean sea, and is protected on three sides from most adverse weather, by the mountains of Sierra Helada to the east, Aitana to the north and Tussal de la Cala to the west, with Benidorm's fourth side dominated by two deeply curved bays which keep the sea tranquil, and ensure that sunbathers and swimmers remain in a safe and warm environment for most of the year.

Situated off the N-332 approx 40 minutes from Alicante airport, Benidorm is rated as Spain's top holiday destination, due mainly to its year round temperatures, which average between 12 degrees in winter and 28 degrees in summer, and its three Blue Flag natural golden beaches.

There is an abundance of activities to be found here, for those that require the thrill a minute type holiday, with water sports that include jet skiing, kayaks, water skiing (try the cable ski off the Rincon de L'oix, at the northern end of Levante beach), parascending, scuba diving (three actual professional/amateur clubs) and snorkelling. You can also hire boats or organise fishing trips and scuba diving trips to Peacock Island, where you can swim with an extravaganza of marine life.

For the fresh water enthusiasts, there is Aqualandia with its waterfalls, zigzags, rapids, cascades, lakes, kamikaze rides, black hole wave swimming pool, or for those that don't want the "gimmicks", there is an Olympic swimming pool in Foietes sports complex and a swimming school Lope de Vega.

For those without webbed feet, there is Foietes sports complex, with athletics of various diversities on offer including several bowling alleys, bowls clubs, billiard clubs, go-karts, horse riding, tennis, golf, paintball, trekking, quad biking and adventure expeditions.

If this isn't your idea of a holiday, why not just relax, soak up the sun, on one of the three beaches Benidorm has to offer. To the north there is Levante (sunrise) beach, nestled below the Old Town is Mal Pas cove and to the south is Poniente (sunset) beach, so you can sunbathe from sunrise to sunset on these golden beaches.

Levante Beach. This is generally the most populated beach area, where it is ideal for the snorkelling beginner, as there are some smooth rocks on the seabed, a home for many fish, without the swimmer getting out of his/her depth.

On this beach it is only a short walk from the waters edge to a nearby bar, cafe or restaurant, where, if your feeling in need of exercise, order a pint instead of a half, and watch the muscles in your arm work out.

Mal Pas cove. This is a small bay adjacent to the marina, where tranquil water laps onto the golden sands, with a natural wind-break of the Old Town cliffs behind you, an ideal spot for the sun worshipper. This is also an ideal spot for the snorkelling beginner, as the water is calm and fairly shallow.

Poniente beach. This is arguably the best beach in Benidorm, and it is also the longest, less crowded of the beaches, but be aware, you have slightly longer to walk for a drink or something to eat, so maybe take a picnic with you.

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