Benidorm Island (Isla de Benidorm)
Natural parkThe 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.
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.
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.
Path to the summit
A walking path climbs to the island’s summit, with fine views back over the bay and the Benidorm skyline.
Marine reserve
The surrounding waters form a protected marine reserve, popular for snorkelling and diving in clear water.
Café & rocky beach
A small café and a little rocky beach make it easy to spend a relaxed half-day on the island.
Kayak across
With calm seas some visitors reach the island by kayak or paddleboard, occasionally spotting dolphins along the way.
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.
Isla de Benidorm, Isla Mitjana, l’Illa
The island has more names than it has residents. In Castilian it is Isla de Benidorm or Isla Mitjana; in Valencian, l’Illa de Benidorm or l’Illa Mitjana. English-language material calls it Benidorm Island, Bird Island or simply the Benidorm Rock, and German and French visitors will find it as Insel Benidorm and île de Benidorm. Boat operators use whichever suits the customer, so do not assume two names mean two trips.
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Marina BaixaBenidorm Island (Isla de Benidorm)
A small uninhabited island off Benidorm, reached by a short boat trip, with a walking path to the summit, clear snorkelling water and a marine reserve.
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This place is part of our Costa Blanca Guide: Benidorm, Calpe, Altea and the Best of Alicante — see every town, beach and cove we have mapped on that coast.
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