Aula del Mar

What is the Aula del Mar in Benidorm and what can you see inside?

The Aula del Mar is a cultural and educational centre located on Benidorm’s Levante Promenade.
Opened in November 2024, it pays tribute to the city’s seafaring history, marine biodiversity, and nautical heritage, combining tradition, art and technology to reveal Benidorm’s deep-rooted connection with the sea.

🧭 Address: Avenida de Madrid, 35 (Levante Seafront Promenade)
📅 Opening hours: Friday to Sunday, 12:00–18:00
📚 Guided tours: Available for school groups and organisations with prior booking

🖼️ Permanent exhibition: four themed areas

1. Almadraba Tuna Fishing
Discover Benidorm’s fishing heritage when traditional almadraba techniques shaped local life. Includes fishing tools, historic photographs, and personal accounts.

2. The Merchant Navy
Learn how Benidorm’s sailors contributed to global trade routes and maritime progress in the 20th century.

3. Nautical Leisure and Water Sports
From rowing boats to water skiing, diving and catamaran tours — explore the evolution of nautical tourism in Benidorm Bay.

4. Marine Biodiversity
A visual journey through the underwater ecosystems of Benidorm and Serra Gelada Natural Park, highlighting conservation efforts and local marine species.

🎨 Artistic bonus: Murals by street artist Hunter blend contemporary art with heritage in an immersive setting.
📱 Accessibility & extra content: Audio-visual materials, information in three languages and QR codes to explore further on your phone.

Why visit the Aula del Mar?

• A perfect educational experience for families, students and sea lovers
• A deeper insight into Benidorm’s maritime identity beyond beach tourism
• Located just steps from the sand — ideal to combine with a stroll along the promenade

Curious about Benidorm’s maritime past?

🌊 Benidorm remembers its roots as a fishing village.