The city of Benidorm is an attractive tourist destination throughout the year. A place of contrasts appreciable in its skyscraper landscape, charming avenues and corners, but above all in its beautiful beaches considered the best in the Comunitat Valenciana. Surely you are surprised to know that in addition to the golden sandy beaches, Benidorm has a series of small coves where you can enjoy nature in its purest form.

Benidorm coves offer the possibility of a solitary swim in crystalline waters, to practice scuba diving and relax from the bustle of the two main beaches that make the city famous.

Between Punta de La Escaleta and Punta Pinet, at the foot of the Serra Gelada Natural Park, one of the most beautiful cliffs in Benidorm stands out, Cala Tío Ximo, sixty meters of sand sheltered by an impressive rock buttress.

Get ready to swim in one of the most crystalline waters of Alicante. Here,  snorkel lovers are in luck since the purity of waters allows to observe some interesting marine bottoms. At the northern end of the city and sharing the prominence of Serra Gelada, you will find a small and paradisiacal cove of about one hundred meters long, ideal to take a break, rest, and practice scuba diving, Cala la Almadrava.

The crystalline rock bottoms and the natural environment of the Natural Park make it an essential spot if you love nature in its purest state. Let yourself be cradled by the soothing sound of the water crashing with the rocks that finish the rugged mountains of Alicante.

Both coves are virgin areas of coastal Benidorm only accessible on foot, and there is no parking area enabled so you should leave the car in a nearby residential area. Due to the ruggedness of the place these beaches are not adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Cala de Mal Pas

Finally, we recommend Cala de Mal Pas, a small paradise located between the old town and Cerro Canfali. Mal Pas is a hidden treasure, 120 meters long of fine sand. The best of this beach? Its unbeatable location to enjoy the nearby Illa de Benidorm declared a Marine Reserve due to the quality of its seabed known as La Llosa.

Cala de Mal Pas is an ideal little beach for those who seek to get away from the busy beaches of Poniente and Levante, as well as for scuba diving lovers. Its excellent services and the quality of its waters ensure its blue flag since 1987.

Surely we have awakened your curiosity. If you think of a getaway or your next vacation remember the coves you cannot miss in Benidorm, charming corners to enjoy alone, with friends, as a couple, or with the family.

You also have a city that offers a comprehensive cultural, gastronomic, and entertainment offer at your disposal. Whatever the time, Benidorm is an exciting place to visit in the Comunitat Valenciana.