The best viewpoints in Benidorm

The white-railed lookout at the tip of the Old Town, on the site of the old castle, with Levante on one side, Poniente on the other and Benidorm Island straight ahead. It is free, open around the clock and a short walk from either beach. Full details are in our Balcón del Mediterráneo guide.

The white cross on Serra Gelada, above the Rincón de Loix, gives the widest view of the whole bay: both beaches, the skyline, the island and, on clear days, the mountains from Serra Gelada round to Puig Campana. The first cross was put up in late 1961 by local friars after a church mission that ended with a 'Day of Forgiveness'. A storm destroyed it in 1975 and it was rebuilt from railway sleepers. It is lit up at night.

The walk starts at the tourist point where Calle Gerona meets Avenida Derramador and is about 5 km there and back on mostly paved roads, with a climb of around 230 m. Allow about an hour up. You can also drive almost to the top and park a few metres from the cross. The route is in our Serra Gelada walks guide.

A low hill (around 100 m) at the western end of Poniente, above the Cala de Finestrat. On top are the remains of an Iberian settlement and a Roman fort, built around 77 BC as a naval lookout. The site was first excavated in 1944 and has been open to visitors since 2010 after restoration. It is the quietest viewpoint, looking back along Poniente to the skyline, with Sierra Cortina and Puig Campana inland.

A newer residential area on the hills behind Poniente, with purpose-built viewing terraces, benches and some shade. It gives a raised view of the skyline, Poniente and the island, and is best reached by car or taxi, with an easy walk from where you park.

Sunset is the most popular time at every viewpoint; check today's time on our sunset times page. Take water for the Cross walk, especially from June to September, and start early or late to avoid the midday heat. For the skyscrapers themselves, including Intempo, see our Benidorm skyscrapers guide.