Benidorm
City in Alicante, Spain
Overview
Benidorm is a lively coastal city on Spain's Costa Blanca, famous for its skyscraper-dotted skyline, beautiful sandy beaches, and lively nightlife. With a unique blend of traditional Spanish charm and modern tourist amenities, it's a favorite destination for both local and international travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
74,663
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.54°, -0.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
81
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,927
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
66
English
60
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
439 mm
Internet Speed
155 Mbps
Upload
140 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
394
Coworking
0
Cafes
83
Nightlife
303
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALC
Distance
47 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped16 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 293 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 16 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.