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Viewpoint · Benidorm, Comunidade Valenciana
Balcón del Mediterráneo
White-and-blue viewpoint at the tip of Benidorm's old town, on a rock between the beaches of Levante and Poniente, with views of the island and the bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Balcón del Mediterráneo
The Balcón del Mediterráneo is the viewpoint at the tip of the Castell promontory, where Benidorm's castle stood before it was destroyed at the beginning of the 19th century. Only some walls remain of the old castle; in its place a terrace with a white-and-blue balustrade was built, overlooking the sea.
From the viewpoint you can see the town's two beaches, Levante on the left and Poniente on the right, with skyscrapers around them, the island of Benidorm opposite and, on clear days, the Serra Gelada and the Ifach headland in Calp.
Just behind it is the church of San Jaime y Santa Ana, from the 18th century, with a blue-tiled dome, which houses the image of the Virgen del Sufragio, the town's patron saint, said to have been found in an abandoned boat in 1740.
Around it, the narrow streets of the old town have tapas bars and restaurants, livelier at night.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at sunset, when the viewpoint usually fills up. Early in the morning it is empty and has good light for photos of Playa de Levante.
How to get there
It is located on the high part of the old town, a 5-minute walk from both beaches. You can reach it by stairs from Playa de Levante or from the port.
Tip
After the viewpoint, walk down through the old town and have tapas on Calle Santo Domingo and nearby streets. For the best photo of the skyline, go to the Mirador del Castillo, the highest part of the terrace.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Balcón del Mediterráneo
Do you have to pay to go up to the Balcón del Mediterráneo?
There's no charge; it's a public viewpoint open at any time.
What can you see from the Balcón del Mediterráneo?
The beaches of Levante and Poniente, the skyscrapers of Benidorm, and the island of Benidorm just offshore.
Does the castle of Benidorm still exist?
No. Only a few walls remain; the viewpoint was built on the site of the former fortress.