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Benissa

Valencia, Spain · Europe

About Benissa

Benissa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Teulada, 9km from Peñón de Ifach.

Benissa is a town located in Valencia, Spain. With a population of 13,221, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Benissa sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Benissa to your route.

About Benissa

Benissa (Valencian: [beˈnisa], Spanish: Benisa [beˈnisa]) is a small town in Spain in the province of Alicante, 275 m above sea level, and one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca. The municipality of Benissa has 4 km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira and Calp. The scenery of the area includes cliff tops,

Read more rocky coves, sandy beaches and tiny bays along the Benissa Costa. The territory of Benissa also contains terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees. Spanish village houses, with doorsteps directly onto the street, internal courtyards and deceptively spacious inside. Old finques (a farm or country estate) sit on large plots amongst vineyards with panoramic views to the sea. Nearby towns along the Costa Blanca are La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, Cala de La Llobella, Cala l'Advocat, Baladrar and Cap Blanc before reaching Moraira.

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Where is Benissa located?

Benissa is located in Valencia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7149 latitude, 0.0485 longitude.

What is the population of Benissa?

Benissa has a population of approximately 13,221 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
13,221
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Valencia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.7149, 0.0485

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Benissa

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Peñón de Ifach

A towering 332m limestone rock rising sheer from the sea at Calpe, a natural park with a summit tunnel and trail.

9 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

El Castell de Guadalest

A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Benissa

  • 22 kmEl Castell de GuadalestA tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Benissa.

Senija

🇪🇸 Spain

2 km awayPop. 588

Teulada

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 14,620

Jalón

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 2,683

Gata de Gorgos

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 5,281

Calp

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 23,326

Moraira

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 1,845

Benitachell

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 3,630

Alcalalí

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 1,299

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