Top Attractions that you can Visit near Benidorm, Spain

There are also many attractions up and down the Costa Blanca coast as the whole area is a popular tourist destination due to the hot weather and climate and the sandy beaches. To visit these attractions you really will need to hire a car in Benidorm or get on an organized coach or bus tour as public transport is minimal.

For example, thirty three kilometers inland from Benidorm is the Aitana Safari Park. There you will be able to see lions, tigers, elephants and many other animals in the wild. There is a little zoo for children to enjoy and a special nursery where the zoo cares for the new born animals. The park is open all year around at eleven o’clock in the morning and tickets start at €13 for adults and €10 for children.

The Vergel Safari Park in Ondara is a thirty minute drive from Benidorm featuring lions, tigers and leopards in the wild where you can view them in their natural habitat from the comfort of your car much like the Kruger National Park in South-Africa. Vergel also has domesticated animals such as pigs and ponies as well as seals and dolphins which put on a show. There are also go-carts, a mini train and a children’s play area. The park is open to the public during the summer months from ten in the morning until seven in the evening.

Cactuslandia Gardens not far from Benidorm and it contains an array of impressive cacti specimens and colorful exotic birds. The park is divided into two areas one with cacti and the other with mango trees, guava trees, Papaya trees and banana trees. You can view a collection of shells, corals, fossils and insects in the on-site Natural History Museum.

Natural attractions close to Benidorm are the Algar falls and Canelobre Caves. The Algar falls located behind Altea are waterfalls with pools where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon, either bring your own picnic or dine at the small restaurants on site. In the small town itself there are a couple of restaurants with pools and play area where you can enjoy a relaxing meal while the children amuse themselves in the pool and play area.

The Canelobre caves are in Busot just twenty kilometers north of Alicante. The caves are open all year around and consist of a large natural chamber with mineral deposits resembling a candelabra. The lighting of this natural wonder is so fantastic that concerts are held here regularly.

Guadalest is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Costa Blanca and is not far from Benidorm. Guadalest is a tiny village sitting on top of a mountain. The village appears perched on a tiny pinnacle rising into the sky which makes it look absolutely amazing. Guadalest is famous for the castle (Castell de Guadalest) which can only be accessed by walking through a 15 foot long tunnel carved out of the rock and the other famous building that you will often see photographed or on postcards is the white bell tower of Penon de la Alcala which rises up seemingly precariously perched on the mountainside.

If you want to enjoy all the mentioned places, only a day will not be enough. That’s why, it is advisable to stay in one of the Benidorm hotels. There are many options for accommodation in Benidorm. The hotels in Benidorm are attractive and the quality of the service there is excellent. To guarantee your stay for the chosen hotel in Benidorm, it is better to make an online reservation in advance. So if you have the opportunity to travel to Benidorm, don’t miss the chance to visit the places mentioned above!