Levante Beach, Benidorm: what you need to know in 2026

Key facts

What it's like

Levante faces south-east, so it gets sun into the evening. In summer you can still be on the sand after 8 pm. The water is usually calm and shelves gently, which is why families like the Rincón de Loix end. The middle of the beach is the busiest. Behind it are the hotels, the Strip and the British bars around Rincón.

There are 21 access walkways, four children's play areas and four sports areas. From mid-June to 1 September 2026 there is a free floating platform. It is staffed and open 11:00–19:00. A beach library ("biblioplaya") runs Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00–16:00.

Levante is the beach for watersports. Visit Benidorm lists sunbed hire, floating platforms, a cable ski and boat-towed rides. Operators set up at buoyed channels, and you should keep out of those channels when you swim.

Sunbeds, towels and space

The sunbeds belong to the council's beach contractor, RA. Prices have been fixed at €6 per item per day since the council's June 2022 vote. That vote allowed up to 6,315 sunbeds in 21 sectors across the town's beaches. You pay the attendant in your sector. No official half-day rate is published.

Since 2022 the council has kept a 6-metre strip clear along the water's edge for walkers. That leaves towel space in three places: at the very front, between the sunbed sectors where gaps are left, and at the far ends. Local video from spring 2026 shows more sunbed rows going out on Levante each year. One creator estimated that over half the beach was covered by paid beds in peak season. That figure is an estimate and the council does not publish counts.

Reserving with a parasol at dawn. Expect this to come up. The ordinance lets cleaning crews and police remove items that get in the way of cleaning. The shoreline is machine-cleaned between 03:00 and 09:30 in summer. Some national press has claimed fines of up to €750 are possible, but in 2023 the council said no rule bans reserving a spot and no fines had been issued. Our advice: don't leave gear on the sand overnight.

Beach bars and clubs

Bars are not allowed on the sand. Alcohol is banned on the beach itself, so drinking happens on the promenade side. Venues we have checked: - Tiki Beach – a beach bar with DJs from 11:30. October 2026 menu: pint €3, cocktails €9, full English €8.90. - Bikini Beach (Av. Madrid 32) – happy hours 10:00–12:00 and 17:00–20:00. Piña colada €6 at happy hour (October 2025). - Oasis Beach Club (Av. Madrid 30) – Balinese beds and a rooftop jacuzzi, April to October. Packages are popular with stag and hen groups. Prices come by quote. - Barceló B-Heaven (rooftop) – Balinese bed €100 for one or two people for 8 hours, with €80 of it back as drinks credit. Hotel guests only. - Moon Beach – open until 04:00. Quieter in the daytime.

For stag and hen packages see hen do. For the bars further back, see bars.

Getting there by bus

Llorente Bus (Avanza) runs along Avenida del Mediterráneo, one block back from the beach. Lines 1, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 50 run through Rincón de Loix and along Mediterráneo. Lines 2, 16, 18 and 30 start at Rincón de Loix and continue west to Poniente. Line 6 runs from Benidorm Centro along Mediterráneo. The open-top line 30 links Rincón de Loix with Poniente and La Cala. For fares and passes see buses.

Sea temperature

Long-term averages from SeaTemperature.info, rounded. Recent summers have run 1–1.5 °C warmer: Open-Meteo marine data for 2023–2025 averages 28.1 °C in August.

Questions people ask

How long is Levante Beach?

2,084 metres, so just over 2 km. It runs from Punta Canfali, below the Old Town and Mal Pas, east to Rincón de Loix. On average it is 55 metres wide, narrowing to 20 metres in places and widening to 75 metres.

Does Levante Beach have a Blue Flag in 2026?

Yes. Benidorm collected Blue Flags for Levante and Poniente on 18 May 2026. Visit Benidorm says Levante has held the flag since 1987. There was a gap in 2023, when the council did not apply for any Blue Flags.

What time are lifeguards on Levante?

In 2026: 10:00–19:00 through June, and 09:00–20:00 from 1 July to 30 September. Nine lifeguards cover Levante on each summer shift. Lifeguards are also on duty outside summer, with fewer staff. At Easter 2026 the hours were 10:00–18:00.

How much is a sunbed on Levante Beach?

€6 per sunbed and €6 per parasol, per day, in 2026. Two sunbeds and a parasol come to €18. Hotel pools are a different matter: towel deposits and premium beds vary by hotel.

Are there toilets on Levante Beach?

Yes. There are three eco toilet blocks on the sand and 19 foot-shower units. The adapted toilet and changing room at the C/ Murcia accessible point are for disabled users only. Many people use the promenade cafés instead.

Can you drink alcohol on Levante Beach?

No. A 2013 change to Benidorm's beach ordinance bans selling, supplying and drinking alcohol on the town's beaches and coves. Glass containers are banned too. You can drink at the bars along the promenade, a few steps from the sand.

Is Levante or Poniente better?

Levante is better if you want bars, nightlife and the British end of town close by. Poniente is better if you want more space: it is 3.1 km long and 74 m wide on average, quieter, and more popular with Spanish families.

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