Marina Baixa

Benidorm Island (Isla de Benidorm)

Natural park

The Isla de Benidorm is the distinctive triangular island just off the resort’s beaches, and a short boat trip turns it into one of the easiest island outings on the Costa Blanca.

Region: Marina Baixa Province: Alicante Type: Island & reserve Access: Boat from Benidorm Waters: Marine reserve

Why visit Benidorm Island

Boats run roughly every hour from Benidorm, and many tickets include a glass-bottomed or small-submarine view of the marine life on the way across. On the island a walking path climbs to the summit for fine views back over the bay, while the surrounding waters form a protected marine reserve popular for snorkelling and diving. A small café and a little rocky beach make it easy to spend a relaxed half-day there.

The crossing

Boats every hour

Boats run roughly hourly from Benidorm, with many tickets including a glass-bottomed or small-submarine view of the marine life on the way across.

Climb

Path to the summit

A walking path climbs to the island’s summit, with fine views back over the bay and the Benidorm skyline.

Underwater

Marine reserve

The surrounding waters form a protected marine reserve, popular for snorkelling and diving in clear water.

Relax

Café & rocky beach

A small café and a little rocky beach make it easy to spend a relaxed half-day on the island.

By paddle

Kayak across

With calm seas some visitors reach the island by kayak or paddleboard, occasionally spotting dolphins along the way.

Prepare

Shoes & water

Good shoes help on the climb, and it is worth bringing water, as the island is small and exposed.

Practical information

  • Getting there: boats run roughly every hour from Benidorm; many tickets include a glass-bottomed or small-submarine view on the crossing.
  • On the island: climb the path to the summit for bay views, then snorkel or dive the protected marine reserve.
  • Facilities: a small café and a little rocky beach; bring water and good shoes, as the island is small and exposed.
  • By kayak: with calm seas, some reach the island by kayak or paddleboard, occasionally spotting dolphins.

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