Ponent Beach
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Platja de Ponent is a beautiful and extensive beach located in Benidorm, known for its clean waters and fine golden sand. The beach stretches over 3 kilometers and is equipped with various amenities including sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent, making it ideal for families and visitors looking to relax. Many users have commented on the beach's suitability for children, with lifeguards always present to ensure safety.
Here are some highlights based on reviews:
- Activities: Plenty of recreational options including volleyball and playgrounds for kids.
- Ambiance: Generally peaceful and less crowded compared to Playa de Levante, creating a more family-friendly atmosphere.
- Accessibility: Easy access with nearby public parking and well-maintained walkways along the promenade.
- Facilities: Numerous bars, restaurants, and shops nearby for refreshments and snacks.
However, some visitors have noted a few downsides:
- The presence of algae in the water at times, which can affect the overall experience.
- During peak seasons, the beach can get quite crowded, making it feel less exclusive.
- Some concerns about cleanliness, particularly regarding litter washed ashore.
Overall, Platja de Ponent is highly recommended for those looking to enjoy a sunny day at the beach in a pleasant setting.
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Fantastic experience: Nice beach in Benidorm. You can walk about 300 meters and park for free in a public parking lot (open garage) that is clean and well-maintained. Awesome! The beach was clean and mostly visited by families, couples, and older people. Great for families with small children. Lifeguards are constantly present, clean beach, clean water, and you can go far into the sea without it getting too deep. Nearby, there are shops to get some ice cream or drinks, and what was nice is that there were taps everywhere to rinse your feet. Definitely a must-visit if you want to relax on the beach without feeling crowded. Top!
Positive experience: On the first day we went, but the one that was more towards the center where almost all the tourists arrive walking is terrible because the beach has many stones. However, I read that it has good reviews, we went and I thought it was great, easy to park the car, not too crowded, and the beach was great with no stones at all. I recommend it.
Fantastic experience: A very beautiful beach! A lot of people in the summer. Parking spaces all along the square and a little higher up in the town. The space is large to fully enjoy the sea of Benidorm. We had a great time, it was really nice to spend some time with family there this summer.
Fantastic experience: I loved it, everything was very clean and new, only the parking is not available and it is very far away.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. So long, has parking close.
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Fantastic experience: One of the best in Benidorm, with all the services. Smoking and bringing dogs are not allowed.
Fantastic experience: Limpieza: Buena. Situación: Regular. Han dejado imposible aparcar. Servicios: Bien. Lavapiés, accesos adaptados, paseo marítimo. Bares tiendas en las cercanías. Ambiente: normal. En estas fechas, está sufriendo una invasión de peces que muerden a bañistas. Haciéndoles sangre en algunos casos. La gente suele respetar la distancia de seguridad, salvo algún caso excepcional... Espacio de unos 4 m reservado para poder pasear cómodamente por la orilla.
Fantastic experience: Amplios arenales, acceso perfecto, multitud de servicios en las cercanías, arenas limpias y aguas cristalinas. En época estival hay que ser paciente con el aparcamiento o alejarse un poco para encontrar una plaza libre
Negative experience: Sehr schöner Strand. Leider ohne Schaten und ohne Duschen, hier gibt es nur Fuß -Duschen. Liegen und Sonnenschirme leider nur gegen Gebühren. Benidorm ist leider in den 70 er stehen geblieben, hier wurde leider nichts investiert. Leider riecht es auch in der ganzen Stadt nach Abfälle und nach Hunde - Urin und wir waren noch nicht im Englischen- Teil der Stadt. Für jüngere Leute leider nicht mehr geeignet.
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Positive experience: Nice wide fine sandy beach with a lovely walking promenade. Relatively many Spaniards visit Poniente beach. The beaches are adorned with palm trees, small sports fields for volleyball and such, and for the little ones, there are play equipment like climbing frames and mini cable cars. Parasailing is available, and jet skis can also be rented. The large Poniente beach has something to offer for everyone.
Fantastic experience: Very warm and quite clear, the sand is good.
Positive experience: One of the best beaches in Benidorm as you can swim peacefully and there are not as many people as in Levante, nor is the beach rocky.
Fantastic experience: Good beach, it's rocky but relaxing
Positive experience: On the first day we went, but the one that was more towards the center where almost all the tourists arrive walking is terrible because the beach has many stones. However, I read that it has good reviews, we went and I thought it was great, easy to park the car, not too crowded, and the beach was great with no stones at all. I recommend it.
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Fantastic experience: Probably the most beautiful beach in Spain: sun, sea water at 28º, nice restaurants (at all prices), local and family clientele, beautiful facilities... and a paradisiacal site!
Fantastic experience: It's a very touristy place, it has restaurants, pharmacies, and supermarkets all around.
Fantastic experience: 2 bays each very wide with fine sand. Great view, many restaurants and bars. Top clean. Water 27 degrees. Ideal.
Fantastic experience: Best beach in Benidorm! - no rocks in the water/beach - clear water with some algae, not too many, like other beaches - the sand is good and clean - the depth of the water goes slowly - sunbeds with decent spacing, and large areas without - good for people who want towels instead and for some beach sports - some beach bars, not too many, but plenty of shops on the other side of the street - not too crowded, a few tourists, mostly natives (not so much English spoken, but you'll understand each other with no problem) You can easily get here with a bus (ticket is about 1.5 euros per person), follow the Google Maps locations, and be sure to wave the bus to stop. Sunbeds price are the same (2 plus umbrella - 18 euros). Enjoy!
Fantastic experience: It is a family beach, with a blue flag. It is quieter than Levante beach, but has all kinds of services: sun loungers, umbrellas. It features a beautiful promenade with restaurants, ice cream shops, etc... Its sand is fine and has a length of over 3 km. It has disabled access and is marked.
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Fantastic experience: Nice beach in Benidorm. You can walk about 300 meters and park for free in a public parking lot (open garage) that is clean and well-maintained. Awesome! The beach was clean and mostly visited by families, couples, and older people. Great for families with small children. Lifeguards are constantly present, clean beach, clean water, and you can go far into the sea without it getting too deep. Nearby, there are shops to get some ice cream or drinks, and what was nice is that there were taps everywhere to rinse your feet. Definitely a must-visit if you want to relax on the beach without feeling crowded. Top!
Fantastic experience: A quiet area and very nice, the lifeguard service was very pleasant, we greeted each other every morning.
Positive experience: Spiaggia pulita e possibilità sia di lettini e ombrelloni oppure di asciugamani personali, quindi spiaggia libera. Per quella a pagamento: per pagare se non vedete nessuno qua è normale, sedetevi pure nelle sdraio e prendete l'ombrellone. Dopo poco arriverà un bagnino che vi farà la ricevuta. Si riconosce perché è vestito di bianco e gira per tutti gli ombrelloni a chiedere i soldi. Prezzo: 6 euro per letto, 6 euro per ombrellone. Possibilità di prendere solo ombrellone senza lettino e usare i tuoi asciugamani. Organizzati.
Positive experience: Estuve ayer con la familia. La playa es bastante grande, tiene como 6 kms de largo. Hay duchas, aseos, puestos de vigilancia, socorristas, alquiler de tumbonas, alquiler de barcas, campos de volley, fuentes, un paseo marítimo modernillo... No hay mucho oleaje, el agua no estaba nada fría, todo de arena, hay una red que cubre todo el litoral a unos 40 metros hacia dentro para que no entren medusas... Está bastante cuidada y acondicionada. Tiene zonas de baño para personas con discapacidad física. Hay un castillo inflable gigante en el medio (de pago). Recomendable, aunque está hasta arriba de gente (quizá sea su peor aspecto).
Positive experience: A pesar del oleaje, es poco profunda, perfecta para ir con niños. Puestos de socorristas, aseos, duchas de pie. Deprimente la cantidad de plásticos (trozos de bolsa, tiritas, tapones, botellas)
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Positive experience: Nice wide fine sandy beach with a lovely walking promenade. Relatively many Spaniards visit Poniente beach. The beaches are adorned with palm trees, small sports fields for volleyball and such, and for the little ones, there are play equipment like climbing frames and mini cable cars. Parasailing is available, and jet skis can also be rented. The large Poniente beach has something to offer for everyone.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with plenty of activities. Volleyball, football. The beach is clean and the water.
Fantastic experience: Nice beach in Benidorm. You can walk about 300 meters and park for free in a public parking lot (open garage) that is clean and well-maintained. Awesome! The beach was clean and mostly visited by families, couples, and older people. Great for families with small children. Lifeguards are constantly present, clean beach, clean water, and you can go far into the sea without it getting too deep. Nearby, there are shops to get some ice cream or drinks, and what was nice is that there were taps everywhere to rinse your feet. Definitely a must-visit if you want to relax on the beach without feeling crowded. Top!
Fantastic experience: Nice clean beach
Fantastic experience: A quiet beach with beautiful warm water, a pleasant place for families and children.
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Positive experience: My favourite beach .. fabulous to walk along the surf .parking however is a nightmare .
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Fantastic experience: Muy agradable de arena y con espacio para los niños. Tranquila y bastante frecuentada. Pocas olasboero divertidas.
Positive experience: A Praia de Poniente é grande dimensão, a maior das três de Benidorm, e bem oferecida aos turistas que procuram aquela estância balnear. Tem um passeio fantástico mas a rua marginal deveria estar interdita ao trânsito automóvel, ou apenas permitido de noite e manhã muito cedo para fornecer os estabelecimentos que são muitos e de actividade diversificada. A construção na linha de praia é de elevada altitude, prejudicando o ambiente paisagístico mas foi uma opção para esta zona de veraneio que permite que mais pessoas tenham o privilégio do acesso fácil à praia.
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Ponent Beach: Reviews
Fantastic experience: It has a lot of life. At the end of November, there is a lot of atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic beach
Fantastic experience: Wonderful to walk on mostly sunny days.
Positive experience: Nice wide fine sandy beach with a lovely walking promenade. Relatively many Spaniards visit Poniente beach. The beaches are adorned with palm trees, small sports fields for volleyball and such, and for the little ones, there are play equipment like climbing frames and mini cable cars. Parasailing is available, and jet skis can also be rented. The large Poniente beach has something to offer for everyone.
Fantastic experience: I like Benidorm but I do not recommend it in August.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with plenty of activities. Volleyball, football. The beach is clean and the water.
Fantastic experience: Nice beach in Benidorm. You can walk about 300 meters and park for free in a public parking lot (open garage) that is clean and well-maintained. Awesome! The beach was clean and mostly visited by families, couples, and older people. Great for families with small children. Lifeguards are constantly present, clean beach, clean water, and you can go far into the sea without it getting too deep. Nearby, there are shops to get some ice cream or drinks, and what was nice is that there were taps everywhere to rinse your feet. Definitely a must-visit if you want to relax on the beach without feeling crowded. Top!
Fantastic experience: The best beach in Benidorm
Fantastic experience: Nice clean beach
Fantastic experience: A quiet beach with beautiful warm water, a pleasant place for families and children.
Fantastic experience: Very crowded, but it's enjoyable. Great views.
Fantastic experience: Very warm and quite clear, the sand is good.
Fantastic experience: Extensive beach, clean and with a very turquoise sea, with many waves.
Negative experience: I love it... I always come back...
Positive experience: One of the best beaches in Benidorm as you can swim peacefully and there are not as many people as in Levante, nor is the beach rocky.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful large beach, despite the large number of beachgoers there is plenty of space. On the water, there are paid platforms with many attractions as well as free ones, which provide an additional attraction. Along the beach, there is an impressive promenade with a huge number of restaurants, pubs, and bars. Between the Ponent and Levante beaches, there is a viewpoint of the ruins of the old castle.
Positive experience: Enough space and good atmosphere, the water is clear and a good temperature
Fantastic experience: Good beach, it's rocky but relaxing
Positive experience: On the first day we went, but the one that was more towards the center where almost all the tourists arrive walking is terrible because the beach has many stones. However, I read that it has good reviews, we went and I thought it was great, easy to park the car, not too crowded, and the beach was great with no stones at all. I recommend it.
Fantastic experience: Great, large sandy beach.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful, wide, spacious beach and promenade, with palm trees and very beautiful tiles))
Fantastic experience: Probably the most beautiful beach in Spain: sun, sea water at 28º, nice restaurants (at all prices), local and family clientele, beautiful facilities... and a paradisiacal site!
Fantastic experience: Excellent place to bathe and not overcrowded
Fantastic experience: A very beautiful beach! A lot of people in the summer. Parking spaces all along the square and a little higher up in the town. The space is large to fully enjoy the sea of Benidorm. We had a great time, it was really nice to spend some time with family there this summer.
Fantastic experience: It's a very touristy place, it has restaurants, pharmacies, and supermarkets all around.
Fantastic experience: I loved it, everything was very clean and new, only the parking is not available and it is very far away.
Fantastic experience: There is umbrella and sunbed service on the beach for €6 each for the whole day. It is advisable to arrive early in the morning because by noon they run out.
Positive experience: Good, less crowded than the Levante beach.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. So long, has parking close.
Fantastic experience: I love this beach, it's better than the others in Benidorm
Fantastic experience: A beautiful wide beach. There will be enough space for everyone.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, beautiful place. You can also rent umbrellas and/or sunbeds. A bit crowded. It then depends on tastes.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic beach, seafront rich in local establishments. Wonderful and unforgettable place.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular Poniente beach. With more sandy areas than Levante Beach.
Positive experience: Well, the truth is, I have been here for a week, and I am amazed by the amount of seaweed on the west beach, and they don't remove it despite how important this beach is, and there is very little cleaning.
Positive experience: This beach is very large, you don't notice the crowd as much as in Levante Beach and the water is crystal clear.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful sandy beach with no rocks, with a more family-friendly atmosphere than Levante beach.
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach, big and with fine sand.
Positive experience: The beach is more or less calm and quite large, and they have free parking.
Fantastic experience: In Benidorm, I think it is the best beach in terms of clean water and large dimensions of the sand.
Negative experience: The sand is the kind that sticks, it doesn’t wash away even with the shower water, there is one shower every 5 walkways and there is a line, the beach is overcrowded, I recommend going to a pool instead.
Positive experience: Good place to spend a few days. A bit crowded. The hospitality is not the best, although it is not expensive. The sidewalks are too crowded with tables and it's uncomfortable to walk on the sidewalk.
Fantastic experience: Super quieter than Levante, bring umbrellas and water
Fantastic experience: It is a spectacular beach due to its spaciousness and fine sand. The water is usually very clean except for exceptions. It is easy to get nibbled by small fish and occasionally see a manta ray wandering around the area.
Positive experience: Nice beach without wind; don't even peek if there's wind.
Fantastic experience: The quietest and most family-friendly beach in Benidorm.
Fantastic experience: Great beach, very clean and the water is very good. Perfect for spending the day in pleasant company. It should be visited and enjoyed.
Fantastic experience: Excellent place with incredible views, delicious food nearby, great place to keep visiting.
Fantastic experience: 2 bays each very wide with fine sand. Great view, many restaurants and bars. Top clean. Water 27 degrees. Ideal.
Fantastic experience: The beach is very pleasant. Less crowded than in previous years at this time.
Fantastic experience: Huge beach in size and width, with many of those umbrella-like sunbeds that mostly just annoy and take up the best spots. Otherwise, very clean, calm atmosphere, ideal for families. We haven't seen any cocktail vendors or anything like that, maybe in Levante (no idea).
Fantastic experience: Great beach, very nice to walk along this seaside promenade
Fantastic experience: Calm beach, with very clear and warm water, sensational.
Fantastic experience: A nice place to go any day of the year
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach, without crowds, quieter than the Levante and with a promenade to walk peacefully.
Fantastic experience: The Poniente beach is spectacular... services, access, and sports and health facilities for the user... there is no doubt that Benidorm is a benchmark in tourism management.
Fantastic experience: A quiet area and very nice, the lifeguard service was very pleasant, we greeted each other every morning.
Fantastic experience: The best if you want a quiet area, clean, with fantastic sand.
Fantastic experience: Top beach, although I've seen cleaner ones. I recommend enjoying the warm water with a bath alongside the Bretons and Germans from the north.
Fantastic experience: Best beach in Benidorm! - no rocks in the water/beach - clear water with some algae, not too many, like other beaches - the sand is good and clean - the depth of the water goes slowly - sunbeds with decent spacing, and large areas without - good for people who want towels instead and for some beach sports - some beach bars, not too many, but plenty of shops on the other side of the street - not too crowded, a few tourists, mostly natives (not so much English spoken, but you'll understand each other with no problem) You can easily get here with a bus (ticket is about 1.5 euros per person), follow the Google Maps locations, and be sure to wave the bus to stop. Sunbeds price are the same (2 plus umbrella - 18 euros). Enjoy!
Negative experience: Interesting beach if it were taken care of a little, there are plenty of cigarette butts, pieces and waste dragged by the sea, papers and food scraps, etc.; in a month, I haven't seen cleaning machines or authorities, by the way, smoking is allowed. !!!PLAYA PONIENTE, WHO HAS SEEN YOU AND WHO WILL SEE YOU!!!
Fantastic experience: It is a family beach, with a blue flag. It is quieter than Levante beach, but has all kinds of services: sun loungers, umbrellas. It features a beautiful promenade with restaurants, ice cream shops, etc... Its sand is fine and has a length of over 3 km. It has disabled access and is marked.
Fantastic experience: Simply magnificent
Fantastic experience: Benidorm offers many opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach with fine sand, blue flag, for persons with disabilities, playground for children, toilets...
Fantastic experience: Bad and quiet beach, no rocks and easy to get into the water
Fantastic experience: Everything was great and the beach was fantastic.
Fantastic experience: With fine sand and many activities to keep you entertained, besides enjoying its waters and the sun.
Negative experience: A quite overrated place in my opinion, in summer it must be impossible to be on the beach. A place to visit once and not in summer.
Positive experience: A beach with not much to offer. I mean, it's an ordinary beach, typical of the Spanish Levante. Nothing noteworthy.
Fantastic experience: Great! Very beautiful beach and also parallel to a very long promenade.
Positive experience: An ideal beach to spend a relaxing week. The whole place is very good, the people are very friendly, very cheerful.
Fantastic experience: Platja de Ponent is a great place to visit or even stay the whole day if you can. Relax if you want or have a beer if you need. It's all there
Negative experience: It's pretty but everything is aimed at tourists. To have a glass of local wine and a snack, you have to go inland. Before, on the coast, you had the maritime charm and the history of English pirates. Now it's all beer and flip-flops. Everything has degenerated.
Fantastic experience: Calm and clean. I don't ask for more.
Fantastic experience: Had a lovely beach walk.
Fantastic experience: Excellent Beach
Fantastic experience: The beach is very beautiful, a nice walk, and a good atmosphere, spacious, and very calm. There are many bars, restaurants, beach bars at a good price.... The place is very clean and organized.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach, like almost all of them in the area, very well maintained and with access for all kinds of people. Very clean and well taken care of.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful there, had a lovely walk
Positive experience: Beautiful beach and less hassle from drunken noisy English people.
Positive experience: Beautiful walking boulevard where you can walk both up and down. Downstairs it is good for both young and old, except for two interruptions.
Positive experience: Much better than Levante because it's quieter and less festive!
Fantastic experience: long beach to the west with good viewpoints, a marina, and beautiful views of the skyscrapers
Fantastic experience: On my days off, I came to check it out and I definitely recommend it.
Fantastic experience: Nice and clean sandy beach, with a playground for kids.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach and enviable views, the waters very clear and a promenade that allows you to walk the entire beach. It is worth walking from one end to the other.
Fantastic experience: I recommend it to everyone, it was beautiful
Fantastic experience: Beautiful promenade
Fantastic experience: Nice place for a good walk and to enjoy the sun. You can always find people, especially older ones, exercising or dancing under the viewpoints.
Fantastic experience: Stayed for a month over xmas and new year..peaceful..beautiful views..lovely walks either way
Positive experience: Good, big, and everything is closed
Positive experience: Beautiful boulevard!
Fantastic experience: It's a nice place to walk and enjoy the sea
Fantastic experience: It is always lovely to walk there. A cozy atmosphere prevails there.
Fantastic experience: Benidorm is busy in the winter. Yes, of course, many 'old folks', but also lovely weather ☀️☀️☀️
Fantastic experience: Stupendous and accessible even for disabled people
Positive experience: Magnificent for walking, practicing sports, sunbathing, taking a swim, and a countless number of other things...
Fantastic experience: Good beach. Right in front you have everything: restaurants, public toilets, shops.
Positive experience: A quiet place and a very clean beach
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