Benissa

City in Alicante, Spain

Overview

Benissa is a picturesque town in Alicante, Spain, renowned for its medieval old town, stunning Mediterranean coastline, and tranquil countryside. It blends traditional Spanish culture with modern amenities, making it ideal for both relaxation and exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
12,317
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.71°, 0.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,645
Local Cost
$1,052
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
55
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
280 Mbps
Upload
272 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
16
Parks
8
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
137.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

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 45 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 80/100.