Quick answer: The easiest way to go sea fishing near Benidorm is a skippered trip from Altea, about 30 minutes north on the TRAM, with shared three-hour trips from about €85 a head. For groups, private charters run four to six and a half hours, including trips to the waters around Benidorm Island. At Benidorm port you can hire a boat with a skipper from about €250 an hour, or a licence-free boat from about €350 for three hours.
Options compared
| Trip | Where from | Length | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared fishing trip | Altea | 3 hours | €85 per person |
| Private fishing charter | Altea | 4 hours (8-hour full days on request) | On quote |
| Fishing charter to Benidorm Island | Altea, 09:30 start | About 6.5 hours | On quote |
| Boat with skipper | Benidorm port | 1 hour | €250 per boat |
| Licence-free boat hire | Benidorm port | 3 hours | €350 per boat |
Sources: Yumping – Altea fishing, Yumping – Benidorm Island charter, Yumping – 4-hour trip, Yumping – Benidorm Marine.
What you can catch
Trips use bottom fishing with the boat stopped, and trolling while moving. Common catches along this coast include bream, mackerel, bonito in season and other rock fish. Your skipper will tell you what is biting.
Rules and licences
The waters around Benidorm Island and the Serra Gelada are inside a protected natural park, where some types of fishing are restricted. Charters know the rules; on your own, check before you cast.
Recreational sea fishing in Spain generally needs a licence. Skippered charters usually take care of this; ask when you book.
Spearfishing on Benidorm's beaches is not allowed and is listed among the fineable beach offences; see our beach rules guide.
Fishing for groups and stags
A private charter is a good daytime activity for a stag group or friends, with room for up to about ten people on larger boats. Combine it with lunch in Altea; see our Benidorm to Altea guide and stag do guide.
Tips
Book the morning: the sea is usually calmer.
Take seasickness tablets if you are prone to it.
Bring sun cream, a hat, water and a light jacket.
Ask whether rods, bait and drinks are included.
Fishing trips: FAQs
Can you go fishing in Benidorm? Yes, on skippered trips from Altea or private boats from Benidorm port.
How much is a fishing trip near Benidorm? Shared three-hour trips from Altea start at about €85 per person.
Do I need a fishing licence? Recreational sea fishing generally needs one; charters usually arrange it.
Can I fish near Benidorm Island? Some charters go there, but the area is protected, so fishing is regulated.
Can I hire a boat without a licence in Benidorm? Yes, small licence-free boats from about €350 for three hours.