Benidorm Hen Do

Did you know?

• Benidorm was once a quiet fishing village until it became the first package holiday resort, remaining one of Europe’s top beach destinations since the 1960s.
• Due to its huge number of skyscrapers, Benidorm is often referred to as Dubai of the Mediterranean and Little Manhattan.
• There’s a myth that the gorgeous golden sand on Benidorm’s beaches was imported from Morocco but it is in fact totally natural.
• Believe it or not, Spain once implemented a bikini ban! The former Mayor Pedro Zaragoza was instrumental in getting this ban lifted with the Benidorm becoming the first Spanish resort to allow bikinis.
• The World Health Organisation claims that the Costa Blanca benefits from one of the world’s healthiest climates with warm weather, clean seas and unpolluted air.
• If you’re looking to top up your tan, you won’t be disappointed. Benidorm enjoys hot summers and mild winters and only gets around 11 inches of rain in a whole year!
• From 1951-2000, Benidorm hosted the Benidorm International Song Festival, making Julio Iglesias famous when he won in 1968.
• Benidorm’s three major beaches, Playa de Mal Pas, Playa de Levante and Playa de Poniente, have held blue flags since 1987, widely considered the gold standard for beaches.
• You might find some of the sights familiar as many appeared on much-loved British sitcom, Benidorm which aired from 2007-2018. This party mecca even featured in an episode of Only Fools and Horses.
• The Serra Gelada Natural Park claims to have the best views in Eastern Spain. It’s formed by a mountain range that stands up to 400m tall and offers stunning views over Benidorm and the surrounding area. Selfie, anyone?
• The mountain behind Benidorm (Puig Campana) is a famous landmark, said to be created when a giant kicked it to delay the sunset and extend the life of the person he loved.
• Due to its huge amount of skyscrapers, Benidorm has been dubbed the New York of the Mediterranean and The Spanish Manhattan.
• Benidorm is home to the first artificial geyser in Spain, designed in 1986 with the water reaching 100m in height.
• Take a boat along the coast to Calpe during your hen do in Benidorm to see the rock of Ifach. It’s a national park with spectacular views and more 300 species of flora.
• Chocoholics rejoice! This resort is home to a chocolate factory and museum.

Benidorm in numbers

• Benidorm’s nightlife is the stuff of legend. There’s more than 1,000 bars and 200 nightclubs! How many will you visit during your hen do in Benidorm?
• The Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm is the tallest hotel in Spain at over 610ft.
• Almost 70,000 people live here, making it the fifth most populous place in the Alicante province.
• Benidorm is the 14th biggest city in Spain.
• This city has over 300 skyscrapers, more than any other European city, bar London and Milan.
• Benidorm won the lottery when it comes to climate, boasting more than 320 sunny days a year, around 12 hours of sunshine a day during summer. It’s also sheltered from the wind by surrounding hills.
• This sunny city boasts over three miles of beautiful sandy coastline with golden sand and crystal-clear water and enjoys summer temperatures between 28 to 32 °C, perfect for sun worshipers!
• Benidorm is a historic city. There were early settlements here as far back as 3,000 BC.
• Benidorm loves theme parks and has three of them Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar, all sure to make you unleash your inner child!
• Benidorm attracts more than five million tourists a year.

If you’re looking for hen party ideas in Benidorm, a meal out is a great way to slow down the pace and enjoy a good gossip. It’s not all sun, sea and Sangria, although they’re some of our favourite parts! You can also tuck into a fantastic range of Spanish and international cuisine at value for money prices. Woohoo!

Activities for Foodie Hen Parties in Benidorm

For a real taste of Benidorm, head to the Old Town where you’ll find Tapas Alley, a street that’s packed with tempting tapas bars. Tapas is perfect for sharing and lets you try a little sample of loads of different dishes to find out what you like best. Beaches and BBQs go hand in hand so make the most of this gorgeous destination and get some good grub down you at one of the top restaurants in Benidorm. Make the most of it, girls!

Nuevo Alcazar - Calle Argentina, 2 Urb, CV-70, 03530 Panorama

If you’re a group who enjoy the finer things in life, why not treat yourself to a luxury three-course meal at Nuevo Alcazar, one of the city’s best restaurants? Choose three tasty dishes from the set menu, featuring gourmet and international treats. Did we mention the best part? You’ll also get unlimited drinks during your two-hour sitting with a choice of wine, beer or soft drinks.

Full Monty Meal Night - Why not enjoy Benidorm’s naughty side and get a bellyful before getting an eyeful? Our Full Monty meal night begins with a slap-up three-course meal with a drink each included for each of you before you all head to a private room where your group will be entertained by a sexy male stripper! They perform a scintillating strip tease for your eyes only with some audience participation for the bride-to-be!

Is partying high up on your agenda, ladies? We thought it might be and you’ve come to the right place! It’s got 1,000 bars and 200 nightclubs, you know!

Reckon Britain’s Got Talent? Get ready to be impressed on your hen do in Benidorm! Live entertainment is taken up a notch in Benidorm with loads of showbars featuring singers, dancers, drag queens and more. Whether you watch a classy performance about Spanish culture or the trashiest comedy show, you’ll love every minute! If you fancy showing off your talent, you’re spoilt for choice with karaoke bars here too.

Bar Crawl - Rather focus on partying than watching a show? Kick your Benidorm hen weekend off in the most awesome way with the Smash Bar Crawl! This is one of the biggest and best crawls in the city as your group joins up to 100 people to sample the best nightlife on offer. A group of reps will guide you around the best venues and make sure you get a shot each in every bar as well as giving you dares and games to play for a night you’ll never forget! Bar crawls are also available with nightclub entry where you can party hard until 7am!

Cocktail Making - If you’d rather mix drinking with learning a new skill, you’ve got to try Benidorm hen party cocktail making, one of the most popular hen party activities. A friendly bartender will show you how to whip up tasty flavour combos before you get hands on to make at least three cocktails each. Best of all, you’ll get to drink everything you make! Plus, you can take a dip in the bar’s hot tub once your workshop is over so don’t forget your swimwear!

Chaplin’s Bar - Avenida de Mallorca, Benidorm, 4, 03501 Benidorm

- As you might already know, this party city can be seriously cheeky. If this is your kind of thing, you’ve got to pay Chaplin’s Bar a visit to see The Magic Boys Show during your Benidorm hen do! You’ll get VIP front row seating to watch five tanned and toned guys strut their stuff and strip for your entertainment. You’ll also be treated to a Robbie Williams tribute act and get a glass of wine and shot each. Just imagine your betrothed friend’s blushing face as she gets dragged up on stage!

Benidorm Palace - Avenida Dr. Severo Ochoa, 13, 03503 Benidorm

Lovers of all thing cabaret will have a blast at The Benidorm Palace Show! This Las Vegas-style spectacular features amazing music, dance, magic and acrobatic performances that’ll take your breath away! It’s said to be the most lavish show on the Costa Blanca. Why not come and see for yourself?

Shamrock Irish Bar - C. Gerona, 22, 03503 Benidorm

For more Irish charm than you can shake a stick at, make sure you head to Benidorm’s lively Shamrock Bar. Fantastic for hens and anyone else who’s after some good craic, look no further than this top spot! With live music and sports, all your favourite drinks, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the team at Shamrock’s are ready to serve you up an unbeatable time!

A Benidorm hen do is great fun for that last weekend of freedom all year round and boasts a balmy climate that you can’t help but fall in love with. There’s always something going on in the 24/7 party town but here’s some of our highlights.

Fallas Fiesta

March welcomes the Fallas Fiesta where Levante Beach and the Old Town come alive with parties, processions, food and fireworks.

San Juan

The biggest and beach party you’re ever likely to witness takes place in June with San Juan with processions, bonfires, rides, amusements and entertainment, making it a great time to celebrate a Benidorm hen do.

Low Cost Festival

July is host to the Low Cost Festival, known as one of Spain’s best rock and indie music festivals. The three-day event attracts thousands of fans every year with performance from big bands from The Hives to Massive Attack.

Benidorm Pride

Visit at the start of September and you can combine your hen do in Benidorm with the town’s annual Pride celebrations. Expect spectacular parades and performances, pool parties, drag shows, tribute acts, DJs, international artists and so much more.

British After Party

If you’re heading on a hen do in Benidorm in November, you’ve got to check out the British After Party where everyone dons fancy dress to celebrate around what’s known as British Square, close to the late-night discos. This fun event can attract tens of thousands of revellers, so you’re know you’re in for a wild time! What would your group dress up as?

Christmas in Benidorm

You might this of this sunny resort as more of a summer destination but it’s great fun to visit in winter. You can enjoy yourselves at the Christmas markets, ice rink and nativity scene with live entertainment popping up throughout town.

Getting to Your Benidorm Hen Do

Getting to this sunny resort from the UK is a breeze. Its nearest airport is Alicante Airport, around 36 hours from Benidorm. You can reach Benidorm in around two and half hours from most UK airports with plenty of direct flights and airlines to choose from. Your group can use this time to make the itinerary for your hen party in Benidorm or treat yourselves to a disco nap before the partying starts. Trust us, you’re in for one hell of a trip!

Getting Around During Your Benidorm Hen Do

A hen do in Benidorm is wonderfully high heel friendly with beaches, hotels, bars and shops within a comfortable walking distance. There’s a good bus service that runs quite late and the city is served well by taxis but please note, if you choose to jump in one, make sure to agree the price before you set off as these can be pricey and you're going to want to save your pennies for more fun things on your Benidorm hen do!