Places worth the detour in Benidorm

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Benidorm, Spain, across 4 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (7). Best known: Terra Mítica. 13 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Nature & landscapes7 Fun & leisure3 Built landmarks2 Ruins & the uncanny1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Terra Mítica

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Theme park

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2.Benidorm Island

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Islet in Spain

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3.Platja de Llevant

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Spain

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4.Mundomar

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Marine animal park in Costa Blanca, Spain

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5.Platja de Ponent

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Benidorm

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6.Aqualandia

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Waterpark in Costa Blanca, Spain

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7.Platgeta del Mal Pas

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Spain

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8.Platja del Racó de l'Albir

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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9.Tower of Saint Joseph

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Villajoyosa, Spain

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10.Castle of Polop

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Polop, Spain

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11.Platja de la Roda

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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12.Racó del Conill

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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13.Casa Museo la Barbera dels Aragonés

Ruins & the uncanny · 21st century · Hidden gem

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