If there is an icon that represents Benidorm, that is an island located off its coast. Discover everything you need to know before heading for a day out there.
The island of Benidorm (also known as the Isla de los Periodistas) is located two miles from the beach. Its land mass is just is 6.75 hectares and it reaches an altitude of 73 metres.
In spite of this, it has high ecological and landscape richness, with a vital reef that attracts divers and predatory fish such as amberjack, barracuda and dentex. You can also find moray eels and octopuses that take refuge under the rocks.
Many birds are also attracted to the islet. It is common to see species such as the European storm petrel, the peregrine falcon, or the Sardinian warbler.
As for its flora, you will find vegetation such as the maritime marshmallow, the wild olive tree, the cambrón, the fagonia cretica, and the common hawthorn, among others.
At the moment, it is an uninhabited island, but centuries ago it served as the base of operations for the pirates that attacked the coast and also as a refuge from cholera.
How to get to the island of Benidorm and what to do
Several companies offer boat trips to the island of Benidorm. A journey of only 15 minutes, where you can enjoy the views towards the coast and the seabed. There, you can take a beautiful hiking route, swim or snorkel before trying a delicious Mediterranean meal in the only restaurant on the island.
It is advisable to wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as comfortable shoes.
