Town in Costa Blanca, Spain
Benidorm for solo travelers
Is Benidorm good for solo travel?
Vertical beach resort with two long beaches, mild winters, cheap food and a huge British and senior-tourist crowd. Easy and sociable, but loud and package-oriented, and quiet outside the old town.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable in daytime. Late nights on Levante can be rowdy; watch drinks and go with a group or take a taxi. |
How to meet people in Benidorm
Hostels and hotels with group events, pub quizzes and karaoke on the Levante strip, beach sports, dance classes and day trips to Altea and Guadalest.
Good things to do alone
- Walk the Mirador del Castillo viewpoint at dusk
- Day trip to Altea's white old town
- Take the Isla de Benidorm boat from the harbour
- Hike Serra Gelada Natural Park
- Join a rooftop pool day at a high-rise
Where to stay in Benidorm
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Levante Beach | Hotels, nightlife and the busiest stretch of beach |
| Poniente Beach | Quieter, family-friendly, easy walks to the old town |
| Casco Antiguo (Old Town) | Tapas, church viewpoint and gay scene near Plaza de la Constitución |
| Rincón de Loix | High-rise holiday flats and long-stay deals |
Solo travel across Spain
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Madrid | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Valencia | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Málaga | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Gran Canaria | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa del Sol | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palma | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Las Palmas | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| San Sebastián | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Seville | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Mallorca | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Ibiza | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Tenerife | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Granada | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bilbao | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alicante | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Cádiz | 4/5 | Limited |
| Santiago de Compostela | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Blanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Brava | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sitges | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Salamanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Córdoba | 3/5 | Limited |
| Marbella | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Menorca | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Toledo | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Benidorm | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Benidorm good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Vertical beach resort with two long beaches, mild winters, cheap food and a huge British and senior-tourist crowd.
How do you meet people in Benidorm?
Hostels and hotels with group events, pub quizzes and karaoke on the Levante strip, beach sports, dance classes and day trips to Altea and Guadalest. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Benidorm?
Widely spoken.
Is Benidorm safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable in daytime. Late nights on Levante can be rowdy; watch drinks and go with a group or take a taxi.
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