Benidorm Island
   Photo: The Island of Benidorm

A small but very picturesque island of Benidorm is located opposite one of the best beaches in Benidorm - Poniente, just two kilometers from the city. You can get there on a comfortable boat, which departs from the town pier. During the boat ride, you can admire the waters of the Mediterranean, enjoy a wonderful view of Benidorm, sun and fresh sea breezes.

Once the island of Benidorm was a pirate base, where the pirates of the Mediterranean made their attack. In 1834 the island became a refuge for several families from Benidorm, it fleeing from a cholera epidemic.

The island itself is very small, and the nature is able to maintain almost intact. Visitors to the island will be able to sunbathe on the wild rocks and swim in the warm waters of the bay. The descent into the water is quite steep and implemented with the help of specially installed here ropes and ladders. Benidorm Island is a favorite place for fans of scuba diving and spear fishing. In addition to rest and walk around the island visitors will be offered as an underwater tour on a special boat «Aquascope». The boat is designed so that its lower portion in which the passenger seats are located, are under water. The boat ride you around the island, and you can explore the amazing underwater world of the Mediterranean Sea through special windows, made of highly durable glass.

The island is a cozy restaurant where you can relax and enjoy regional cuisine and seafood caught from the sea before your eyes.

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