We discover Benidorm - Part 2: Golf, Sports, and Adventure

Golf, Sports, and Adventure

Given its privileged location and excellent climate, Benidorm offers visitors the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of sports. This area of Costa Blanca is perfect for an active lifestyle, with ample outdoor spaces and an extensive coastline, so there are no excuses not to get moving.

The variety of sports caters to all tastes and age groups, including families, youth, groups, and couples. With non-stop activities, whether you want to indulge in light sports or enjoy action-packed adventures, Benidorm is the place to be.

Here's how you can stay active in Benidorm:

Water Activities

The sea is not just for swimming. Kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, paddle-surfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and kayaking are just a few options. In Benidorm, water sports enthusiasts have a plethora of choices. Levante Beach is a haven for the most active individuals, attracting people from all over the world to try their hand at wakeboarding and water skiing. For those who love exploring the seabed, diving or snorkeling in the crystal-clear coves of the area is an excellent way to enjoy the incredible underwater landscapes, particularly around Benidorm Island, one of the most popular dive sites known for its unique coral walls.

Water Skiing: For most of the year, you can feel the adrenaline rush by water skiing in Benidorm. This well-known cable ski, located at the end of Levante Beach in Rincon de Loix, offers a 1,000-meter circuit where adults and children can learn and enjoy various aspects of this increasingly popular sport.
Scuba Diving: Discover the depths of the Mediterranean Sea through diving in Benidorm. The beautiful sea floor, covered with seagrass meadows, golden sands, reveals its caves inhabited by species like moray eels and sea sponges. Some popular routes include the La Llosa route, a submerged mountain with its peak at a depth of 7 meters, located very close to Benidorm Island, and the Punta Garbí route, situated on the south side of Benidorm Island, allowing divers to enjoy a vertical descent along a rocky platform, descending from at least 4 meters to 20 meters.
Snorkeling: Explore the hidden coves of Tio Ximo and Almadrava at the foot of Sierra Helada or the northern part of Benidorm Island where you can practice snorkeling, a sport that has become very popular. Cala Mal Pas is one of the best-kept secrets of the famous coastal resort. This small bay nestled at the foot of the old town's cliffs boasts a fantastic underwater world teeming with sargo, wrasse, dorada, and damselfish. The snorkeling area is relatively small (most marine life gathers along the 60-meter rocky shoreline), but it's certainly worth a visit if you're staying in the "Mediterranean's New York."
Sailing: Undoubtedly, Benidorm's bay with its calm waters is a delight for sailing enthusiasts. Here, sailors hoist their sails and navigate the coast, sighting Villajoyosa, San Juan, Albir, Sierra Helada, or Altea, while enjoying the sun and discovering the secrets of nature. For boarding, disembarking, and refueling, Benidorm has a small port, as do other nearby ports such as Altea and Campomanes, where you can rent larger boats with or without a skipper for a day at sea through Nautal, SamBoat, or ClickandBoat. Benidorm has a great ally: the pleasant climate throughout the year. Summer, with its calm waters, is an ideal time for sailing.
Wakeboarding: Wakeboarding is a rapidly expanding sport that has gained popularity over the past 20 years - it's a fun, easy, and accessible activity for speed and water enthusiasts! With the help and guidance of instructors and skiers at Cable Ski Benidorm, you'll be performing tricks and jumps in no time! The cable ski school offers cable skiing lessons for adults and children for a full day or half a day, depending on your experience level. Depending on your experience level, you will learn essential safety rules, water starts, positioning, turns, styles, and tricks.
Kayaking: Kayaking is a different way to navigate, a sport that can be enjoyed from 8 to 60 years old, making it ideal fun for families or groups of friends. The size of these vessels allows you to contemplate the beautiful surroundings. You can sign up for kayaking courses at the Yacht Club in Benidorm, and for those familiar with the sport, kayak rentals or excursions are available.
Windsurfing: Windsurfing can be enjoyed wherever there is water and wind. On windy days, when the sea is rough but not too choppy, you'll often see surfers enviously watching windsurfers glide over the ocean, flying along the choppy waters. Combining elements of both sailing and surfing, windsurfing entails a board of 2-3 meters and a sail connected to the board by a pivot joint, allowing riders to perform astonishing acrobatic stunts. In Benidorm, you can windsurf with thermal winds, an option for westerly winds on Poniente Beach in the south of the city. Windsurfing Benidorm is a rental company offering boards and various levels of windsurfing courses at Av. Vicente Llorca Alos. Benidorm Sailing Windsurf is another company dedicated to organizing windsurfing courses for children aged 5 and up with new equipment and instructors specially selected for teaching children.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Stand up paddle surfing, although a relatively new sport, is essentially a modern interpretation of the ancient tradition of using carved wooden canoes and a paddle as a means of transportation or fishing. The sport originated in Hawaii, and its popularity as an outdoor sport has grown. One of the main advantages of stand-up paddleboarding is that, unlike surfing, which requires waves, or windsurfing, which requires wind, you can paddle surf without either of these elements. Holding a paddle allows you to either use your board as a canoe and explore the coast, or if the waves are up, you can use it to surf.
Kitesurfing: Kitesurfing can be practiced in Benidorm, but during the summer months, the sea becomes very crowded, making it challenging to enjoy your time on the water, as you'll constantly encounter swimmers. For a truly amazing kitesurfing adventure, it's best to head along the coast to either Santa Pola, which is about a 50-minute drive, or Denia, reachable in under 40 minutes. Located in El Portet leisure harbor in Denia, Costa Blanca Kite School is a top school for water sports, offering both kite and paddle surfing lessons and excursions. Its instructors are highly qualified and fully licensed.
Rowing: This Olympic sport is one of the most practiced on the Mediterranean coast, including in the waters of Benidorm. Rowing experts and enthusiasts have everything they need at the Yacht Club to enjoy rowing on vacation. For those who wish to become members and regularly practice rowing, all the resources are available, including a boat fleet. The Benidorm Rowing Club, located on Av. Vicente Llorca Alos, is the primary entity representing this sport in the town.
Fishing: Benidorm is a place where you can catch many species at sea, as the depths near the coast are teeming with fish and other creatures. In this regard, fishing enthusiasts can come and have a blast with light trolling, a great and effective way to catch species such as dorada, dentex, grouper, bluefish, amberjack, and albacore in the waters of Benidorm. Given the abundance of fish in these waters, you can have the opportunity to take home a good catch for a barbecue. To practice light trolling, a boat is necessary, but if you don't have one, you can rent one from the various rental companies in Benidorm, including Charter Terre.

Golf

If you're a golf enthusiast, Benidorm offers some fantastic golf courses that will challenge and inspire you. With its beautiful climate and stunning landscapes, the Costa Blanca region is a golfer's paradise.

Real Faula Golf Club: Designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, this 2-course golf complex offers challenging holes set in a stunning natural environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, Real Faula offers a fantastic golfing experience.
Sierra Cortina Pitch and Putt: This 18-hole pitch and putt course is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. It offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Las Rejas Open Club: This is another excellent course in Benidorm, known for its well-maintained greens and pleasant atmosphere. It's a great place to practice your swing.
Altea Club de Golf: Located just a short drive from Benidorm, Altea Club de Golf offers a beautiful 9-hole course surrounded by lush vegetation and mountain views.
Melia Villaitana Golf Club: This golf complex features two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. The courses offer diverse challenges and stunning Mediterranean views.
Don Cayo Golf Club: Situated in Altea, this course is known for its narrow fairways and challenging holes that make for an exciting game of golf.
La Sella Golf Club: Located a bit further from Benidorm, in Denia, La Sella Golf Club is famous for its stunning views and well-designed course.

Trekking and Mountain Biking

For those who prefer to stay on solid ground, Benidorm offers excellent opportunities for trekking and mountain biking. The Sierra Helada Natural Park is a prime location for both activities.

Sierra Helada: This natural park features a variety of trekking routes, catering to different skill levels. You can explore the park's beautiful landscape, rich with flora and fauna.
Mountain Biking: The Sierra Helada is also a favorite among mountain bikers. You can find various trails that offer great biking experiences.
Benidorm Cross-Country Route: This is a challenging trail recommended for experienced mountain bikers. It offers breathtaking views of Benidorm and the surrounding area.
La Nucia to Benidorm Route: This route provides a beautiful ride through the countryside, and it's suitable for cyclists of various levels.

These are some of the exciting ways to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors in Benidorm. Whether you're a water sports enthusiast, a golfer, or an avid hiker or cyclist, Benidorm has something for everyone to enjoy while making the most of its beautiful surroundings.