Miradores y monumentos en Benidorm

Iconic Views & Landmarks

Benidorm’s coastline is marked by strategic heights and historical fortifications. This selection includes the 1st-century BC Roman archaeological site at Tossal de la Cala and the 14th-century fortress foundations at Punta Canfali. It features 16th-century defensive structures like Torre de les Caletes and Torre Morales, built to guard against pirate raids. These sites offer vantage points ranging from the high-altitude cliffs of Sierra Helada at Mirador de la Cruz to the central rocky outcrop separating the city’s two main beaches.

Iconic Views & Landmarks — Mapa

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Punta Canfali

Rocky promontory separating Levante and Poniente beaches. Site of the former 14th-century castle and the Balcón del Mediterráneo, featuring distinctive white stone balustrades and views across the Mediterranean.

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B

Tossal de la Cala

Hilltop archaeological site containing the ruins of a 1st-century BC Roman fort. Located at the western end of Poniente beach, it provides views over the bay and the city's modern skyline.

C

Mirador de la Cruz

High-altitude viewpoint at the peak of Sierra Helada, marked by a large wooden cross. It offers panoramic views of Benidorm's skyscrapers and the coastline from a height of approximately 438 meters.

D

Torre de les Caletes

Ruins of a 16th-century circular defensive tower situated on the cliffs of Sierra Helada Natural Park. Historically used to monitor the coast for pirate activity, it is accessible via a coastal hiking path.

E

Torre Morales

A 16th-century square watchtower, also known as Torre de les Escaletes. It was part of the regional coastal defense system designed to protect the population from corsair raids.