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The Benidorm Skyline

Benidorm and its Skyscrapers

Benidorm has always been known as a modern and pioneering city in urban planning. Thanks to the 1956 General Urban Development Plan, this town grew upwards, shaping Spain’s most iconic skyline.

 

🌍 A Sustainable and Efficient Model

High-rise construction is often criticized, but few talk about its benefits:
Less land and resource consumption 🌿
Fewer kilometres of roads and infrastructure 🚰
Greater energy efficiency and sustainability 🌱

In Benidorm, not only do its residents benefit from this model, but also over 11 million tourists per year, who enjoy a city that maximizes space without sacrificing quality of life.

 

🏗️ Benidorm in the Skyscraper Rankings

📊 3rd city in Europe with the highest concentration of tall buildings (after London and Milan).
🏢 3rd in Spain in the total number of skyscrapers, only behind Barcelona and Madrid.
🌍 On a global scale, when comparing skyscrapers to population size, Benidorm ranks among the top cities worldwide.

 

🌟 The Tallest Skyscrapers in Benidorm

Some of the tallest and most impressive buildings in the city include:

  • Intempo Building206 metres, the tallest skyscraper in Benidorm and one of the tallest in Spain.
  • Gran Hotel Bali186 metres, the tallest hotel in Spain and one of the tallest in Europe.
  • Torre Lugano158 metres, the tallest residential building in Benidorm.
  • Neguri Gane Building145 metres, with a distinctive façade design.
  • Kronos Building140 metres, another key landmark in the city’s skyline.
  • Don Jorge Building124 metres, a residential icon with spectacular Mediterranean views.
  • Mirador del MediterráneoTwo twin towers of 123 metres, standing out in the skyline.
  • Torre Levante, Torre Costa Blanca, and Miragolf Playa 2 – Ranging between 100 and 120 metres, these buildings help define Benidorm’s silhouette.

 

👉🏼 Find out more about them here 👈🏼

 

🏛️ Benidorm’s Most Unique Buildings

Benidorm is not just about height—it also boasts some of the most original and distinctive buildings:
🌆 Gran Hotel BaliSpain’s tallest hotel, a symbol of the city offering breathtaking panoramic views.
🏗️ Intempo Building – Its iconic "M"-shaped silhouette makes it Benidorm’s most recognizable skyscraper.
🏡 Delfin Tower – A sustainable skyscraper with Leed Gold certification, located right on the beachfront.
🌅 Sunset Waves – A residential complex with wave-inspired architecture, reflecting the Mediterranean Sea.
🏙️ Neguri Gane and Torre Lugano – Two of the city’s most exclusive and sought-after residential towers.
🏛️ Benidorm Town Hall – Known as the “groundscraper”, due to its unique horizontal structure, breaking the city’s vertical aesthetic.

👉🏼 Find out more about them here 👈🏼

 

🔍 Discover Benidorm’s Skyline

In this section, you will find:
📍 The location of the most iconic buildings.
📸 Photos and key facts.
🎥 Exclusive insights and videos, including a special report by The History Channel.

👀 Next time you stroll through Benidorm...
Look up and discover the city from a new perspective! 🚶‍♂️🏙️