Everything you need to know about your trip
Tourist Info Benidorm Centre
Plaza de Canalejas 1, Municipal Building Torrejó
Tel: 96 585 13 11 and 96 585 32 24
E-mail: turinfo_centro@benidorm.org
Opening hours:
- From 1st March to 30th November:
Monday to Friday from 9:00 h. to 21:00 h.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: from 10:00 to 17:30 h.
- From 1 December to 28-29 February:
Monday to Friday from 9:00 h. to 19:00 h.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00 to 17:30 h.
Tourist Info Rincón
Calle Gerona Esq. Derramador.
Tel: 966 805 914
E-mail: turinfo_rincon@benidorm.org
Opening hours:
- From 1st June to 30th September:
Monday to Friday from 9:00 h. to 21:00 h.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00 to 14:00.
- From 1 October to 31 May:
Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00 to 14:00 h.
The offices are open every day of the year, except New Year's Eve and Christmas.
Language:
In Benidorm there are two official languages:
Meal times:
Meal times tend to be a bit later than in the rest of Europe.
Local Time:
GMT +1 (Madrid)
Banks:
Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.00pm. Only a few branches are open on Saturday morning. There are 24-hour ATM cash dispensers throughout the town, most of which accept international bank cards.
Credit cards:
Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Mastercard, 4B, Access and Diners Club.
Electricity:
Standard voltage is 220-240V AC, 50 Hz.
Electrical appliances from the US require a transformer and an adaptor. From the UK adaptor only
Plugs are two-pin and adaptors are available at any hardware store.
Currency
Official currency is the euro.
Notes come in denominations of 5,10,20,50,100, 200, 500. It is recommended however that you avoid larger denominations of 200 and 500€ as not all businesses may accept due to possibly not having change available.
Coins denominations of 1,2,5,10,20,50 cents, 1 € and 2 € coins.
International dialling code
The international dialling code for Spain is +34 + number you want to dial
Download the Map of Benidorm (includes Wifi Areas)
Map with the defibrillators in municipal facilities Benidorm
This video has been jointly produced by the Department of Health and the British Embassy, Madrid to explain how to use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in Spain. The EHIC can only be used in public hospitals and it entitles the card holder to any medically-necessary treatment that cannot wait until they return home. For further information, please visit www.healthcareinspain.eu.