If you are one of those people who look for viewpoints wherever they go, in this article you will discover a jewel that few people know: La Cruz de Benidorm, possibly the best viewpoint in Benidorm, with totally clear panoramic views of the sea, the coast and the fabulous skyline of the city that never sleeps. If you dare to climb to this mythical place, prepare for an adventure in the middle of nature and add beauty to your next trip to Benidorm. Don’t forget your camera!
Discover in this article the history of this religious icon, how to get to the Mirador de la Cruz de Benidorm, the best time to take spectacular photos and more useful information for your trip. Keep reading and discover this fantastic place in Benidorm!
The Benidorm Cross is currently one of the best viewpoints in Benidorm, but originally it was a point of purification of the city, established by Franciscan missionaries who did not accept the changes experienced in the 60s: the growth of tourism, bikinis on the beach and parties in bars. Currently it does not have that connotation, although the cross is still there, an icon of other times in this wonderful city on the Costa Blanca. But we will tell you a secret: the current Benidorm Cross is not the original, since it was destroyed by a storm in 1975, being replaced by a more resistant version.
If you are interested in a challenge, you can walk from Benidorm. There is a path with signs that allow you to arrive without problems, and this route can take between 30 and 60 minutes; it all depends on where you start and your speed, with the longest route starting on the promenade. Most of the journey is on an asphalt road and the views improve with each meter you climb.
If you prefer to get a little less tired, you can leave the car at some point closer to the Cruz de Benidorm and do the rest of the way on foot, since access is restricted to residents and people with reduced mobility. We recommend parking along Calle Sierra Dorada or Avenida de Montecarlo; from that area it is practically impossible to find parking and the journey on foot takes about 30 minutes.
From the top of the Cruz de Benidorm you can enjoy clear views over the entire city of Benidorm and the sea, an even more fantastic panorama if we take into account that this city has one of the most impressive skylines in Europe. You will be able to see perfectly the separation between the two main beaches – Levante and Poniente – with the Mediterranean Balcony in highlight. You can even see the small but charming and mysterious Island of Benidorm. The last notable point of this place are the views of the Puig Campana mountain, one of the most imposing in the region and where you can do hiking trails.
You already know that you will have to walk for at least half an hour to get to this place, so we only have to recommend a few things: wear comfortable shoes that allow you to take this walk without suffering too much. Bring water and use sunscreen, as well as sunglasses and a hat, on sunny days (which here are the vast majority). Choose the first hours of the morning and the last hours of the afternoon to escape the hottest moments, and the views are also more spectacular at sunrise and sunset (watching the sunset from the Mirador de la Cruz de Benidorm is priceless). Finally, do not leave garbage or any other type of waste in this beautiful place.
As we mentioned before, the first hours of the morning, when the sun begins to illuminate the city, and the final hours of the afternoon, when the sun begins to set on the horizon, are perfect moments to enjoy the views from the Cruz de Benidorm. If you like photography, don’t hesitate: this place offers many opportunities to take incredible panoramic views of the city, the sea and even photos of the Cruz de Benidorm. There is another moment that may interest you: at night, with all the lights of the skyline and the moon in the sky, you will discover a Benidorm worthy of a movie.
The plan to climb to the Mirador de la Cruz de Benidorm is perfect for everyone: photography lovers, those who always look for the best views in each city, couples who want to find a romantic place and families who want to move a little and complement their trip. If you go up, you will feel good for the physical exercise, for the contact with nature and for the views that will leave you amazed.
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