Benissa

Climate

Located near the Mediterranean Sea, Benissa has a climate that is typical of this region (the Northern Costa Blanca) with warm and clear summers and mild and sometimes cloudy winters. During summers revellers are seen sun tanning or splashing around on the beaches, while winter months are when the sun-soaked, outdoor restaurants see a lively crowd. The annual average low and high temperature typically varies from 7°C/45°F to 26°C/80°F.

Demographics

Over 11,000 people reside in the municipality of Benissa, which also has a significant ex-pat population comprising British, Dutch, French and German residents.

Economy

The economy of Benissa is driven by the tourism-based service sector, and supported by the traditional mainstay of agriculture, of which wine production plays a big role.

Beaches

Sandy, blue-flagged beaches, intimate coves, water-sport centric marinas, shallow crystal clear water inlets, Benissa offers all, including the gorgeous La Fustera Beach and the coves of Pinets, Platgeta de l'Advocat, Baladra, and Bassetes Bay Beach. The coastline between Moraira and Calpe is nothing short of spectacular, and the Benissa coastal walk is truly a beautiful experience.

Educational Institutes

Benissa has its own private Centro Privado De Educación Infantíl De Primer Ciclo La Purísima, which provides world-class, high-quality education to students.

Leisure Amenities

There are plenty of activities in Benissa as it offers various water sports and leisure centres in and around, including the Equestrian Club Benissa, Tennis Resort Finca Pinada, Buenavista Tennis Club, Ifach Golf Club, Las Antipodas Sailing School, Les Bassetes Sailing School, Mediterranean Jet Nautica, and Les Bassetes Diving Centre, to name just a few.

Medical Facilities

The private Hospital HLA San Carlos is just 15 minutes away from Benissa, while just a little further away is one of the region's biggest private medical centres, the Hospital IMED Levante. The nearby Calpe offers a wealth of excellent medical facilities.

Shopping

PLAÇA CENTRAL Calp and Portal de la Marina Shopping Center are large shopping malls, with numerous designer stores, luxury outlets, and famous brands that are good for retail therapy. Both the malls are within a 15 minutes drive from Benissa.

Restaurants

Savour traditional rice dishes such as el arros del senyoret, arros amb fesols i penques, and el putxero or seafood delicacies like putchero de polp and esgarraet at the Michelin Star Restaurants that are located within 10 minutes driving distance. They include names such as Orabianco, BonAmb, Sand, Casa Del Maco, and Casa Cantó.