Benidorm isn’t just for beaches and nightlife—it’s a paradise for everyone, including travellers with disabilities! Wheelchair-friendly attractions, accessible beaches and great vibes make it the perfect holiday spot. Ready for stress-free fun in the sun? Let’s go!
About Benidorm:
Alicante Airport has ramps, lifts and accessible toilets, with wheelchairs and assistance available on request (arrange this in advance with your airline).
Benidorm is one of the most accessible-friendly resorts in Spain, with many hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and clubs equipped to cater for guests with disabilities. There are many places in Benidorm to rent an electric scooter if needed. The beaches of Benidorm have 3 accessible spots, Levante Beach, Poniente Beach (Mont Benidorm Avenue) and Poniente Beach (Elche Park). These beaches are equipped with walkways and beach wheelchairs to enjoy the water, trained lifeguards are on hand to assist with this. The beaches also offer access ramps, adapted changing rooms, toilets and accessible shaded areas.
Manual and electric wheelchairs can be used in and around the hotels in Benidorm, however mobility scooters are not allowed in the hotel grounds due to health and safety. If you have a blue badge, it is recommended to take it with you on holiday.
Things to do in Benidorm:
Levante Beach:A wheelchair-friendly boardwalk, beach wheelchairs and reserved shaded areas make Levante Beach perfect for soaking up the sun. It’s paradise, with no worries—just soft sand and stunning sea views.
Terra Natura: This accessible wildlife park offers smooth paths and up-close animal encounters. The park is hilly, mobility aids can be hired if needed. Bonus: It’s great for the little ones (and animal lovers of any age). Terra Natura 1-Day Tickets, GetYourGuide
Benidorm Old Town: Flat streets and ramps make exploring this charming area easy. Enjoy tapas, boutique shops and a good laugh whilst soaking in the Old Town’s charm.
Benidorm Palace: Enjoy a night of glitz and glam at Benidorm Palace. With accessible seating and dazzling shows, this cabaret experience will have you laughing, clapping, and singing along! Show at Benidorm Palace, GetYourGuide
Where To Stay:
TUI Accessible Holidays to Spain – TUI offer accessible guides on their website so you can see if the hotel meets your individual needs.
Port Benidorm – Port Benidorm with TUI
This modern hotel is in a prime location, close to the beach and nightlife of Benidorm with a pool and a huge sun-terrace. It boasts different activities, a gym and a spa.
This hotel is mostly flat, with slight ramps or lifts offering access to all areas, it has 7 adapted rooms, with room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed, a desk, plug sockets and light switches at a lower height and bedside plug sockets. The ensuite has a transfer space next to the toilet, grab rails, a wheel in shower and lever mixer taps. The hotel has adapted toilets around the hotel and the swimming pool has a ramp to gain access to the water. Port Benidorm | AccessAble
Hotel Flamingo Oasis – Hotel Flamingo Oasis with TUI
The hotel is based in a quieter part of Benidorm, but still only a 15 minute walk to the main strip and beaches. It boasts a huge lagoon pool, games room, weekly theme nights, entertainment, adults only bar and a kids club.
This hotel offers more than 10 adapted rooms, some with step free showers and some with a wheel-in shower. With the step-free shower rooms, there are turning spaces next to the bed, light switches and plug sockets at a recommended height. There is a transfer space next to the toilet, lever mixer taps and grab rails in the ensuite. There are 2 rooms with a wheel-in shower, offering plug sockets and light switches at a recommended height, however no space for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed. The ensuite has room for a wheelchair user to turn in both the shower and ensuite, a transfer space next to the toilet, and grab rails. The indoor pool has access to the water via steps or a hydraulic hoist. The outdoor pool has access to the water via 6 steps with a handrail and the rooftop pool only has ladder access. Hotel Flamingo Oasis | AccessAble
Melia Benidorm – Melia Benidorm with TUI
This resort is slap bang in the middle of the centre of Benidorm, 900m to Levante Beach and 400m to the centre. It offers a lagoon-style pool surrounded by palm trees and a heated indoor pool, along with entertainment day and night and a health centre.
This mostly accessible resort with step-free level pathways and slight slopes has 4 adapted rooms, furniture cannot be moved to enable a turning space next to the bed. The ensuite has grab rails, a transfer space next to the toilet, room to turn and a wheel-in shower with a portable shower seat. The hotel can provide a medication fridge on request and has a deaf alert system in place. Mobility equipment can be hired locally, with the hotel providing a list of the suppliers. The swimming pool has access to the water via a ramp, ladder or steps.Melia Benidorm | AccessAble
Hotel Sol Pelicanos – Hotel Sol Pelicanos/Ocas with TUI
This resort boasts 5 bars, 3 pools including a lagoon pool, a kids club, entertainment programs and kids pools. This hotel is effectively 2 hotels in one, so you get double the benefits! For “Benidorm” the TV series lovers, this hotel is the star of the show, with most of the series being filmed here.
There are 19 adapted rooms in the resort, with slightly different layouts. There is room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed, and a transfer space at the side of the toilet in the ensuite. There is a shower seat available if requested, one of the layouts has a shower without a step and grab rails, and the other option is a wheel-in shower but does not have any grab rails in the ensuite. The access into the water of the swimming pool is via a ramp with a central handrail. The resort has multiple accessible toilets dotted around and a medication fridge can be requested. Guests can hire mobility equipment locally and the hotel provides a list of suppliers. Hotel Sol Pelicanos | AccessAble
Sandos Monaca Hotel and Spa – Sandos Monaco Hotel & Spa with TUI
Set in a prime location, 10 minutes away from the lively centre and beach, this hotel offers 4 bars, a pool with a hot tub and a spa. The hotel has themed nights, an entertainment programme and jam packed with activities to keep you and your family entertained.
There are 6 adapted rooms in the resort, offering step-free level access into the room, but there is not enough room for a turning space next to the bed. The ensuite has room to turn, a transfer space with grab rails next to the toilet. There is a wheel-in shower, but the entrance to the shower narrows to 72cm, however there are portable shower seats available on request. The access into the water of the swimming pool is via 5 steps with a central handrail and also has a hydraulic hoist available. The resort is mostly accessible via level pathways and ramps of varying degrees. Guests can request a medication fridge and can hire mobility equipment locally, the hotel has a list of suppliers. Sandos Monaco Hotel and Spa | AccessAble
Practical Tips:
Currency: Use Euros (€), and always carry small change for tips or local purchases.
Tipping Culture: Leave 5-10% in restaurants, but it’s not mandatory. Round up taxi fares.
Travel Adapter: Bring a European plug adapter for your devices (two round pins).
Transport: Benidorm buses are wheelchair-friendly, and taxis with ramps are widely available.
Accessible Beaches: Look for blue flags; these beaches have ramps, beach wheelchairs and accessible toilets.
Hydration: Carry bottled water—it’s hot! Plus, the tap water tastes a bit funny.
Plan Ahead: Pre-book accessible attractions to guarantee the best experience.
Language: Most locals speak English, but learning a little Spanish can be fun and helpful!
Benidorm has it all—sun, fun, and no worries! From beaches to wildlife parks, it’s a paradise for everyone. So pack your bags, grab your shades and get ready for an unforgettable, carefree holiday!
Leave a reply