A British expat living in Benidorm has shared the best time to visit Spain’s beloved seaside hotspot, ideal for those looking to avoid crowds while still enjoying perfect weather
Benidorm is a popular holiday destination and one Brit who’s lived there for 30 years has shared the best time to visit (stock image)(Image: Sergio Formoso via Getty Images)
A British expat living in Spain has revealed the best time to visit the popular coastal hotspot of Benidorm in order to dodge the “crowds” and “chaos”.
Benidorm is a hugely popular seaside resort in Spain, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, vast selection of hotels and towering skyscrapers, golden sandy beaches, busy cafés and restaurants, and much more. It’s a firm favourite for countless hen and stag dos, while others sing the praises of its charming Old Town and the stunning natural, rugged coastline – a far cry from the images most commonly associated with the resort.
According to the annual report published by the Visit Benidorm Foundation, the destination welcomed just over three million visitors in 2025, a rise of 7.7 per cent on 2024’s figures.
The total number of overnight stays surpassed 16 million, an increase of 3.4 per cent on 2024’s bookings. It marked the first time in Benidorm’s history the resort had recorded such numbers.
Many Brits choose to up sticks and move to Benidorm for its reliably sunny skies all year round and a more laid-back way of life.
That’s certainly true of Geoff, who shares content on social media under the name “Benidorm Resort Expert”.
He bills himself as a “Benidorm Travel Expert” having lived and worked in the Spanish resort for 33 years, with his content centred on providing “deals, trips and advice” about life in the popular destination.
In a recent TikTok video, Geoff recommended visiting Benidorm during the cooler periods. Speaking directly to camera, he began: “Everyone wants Benidorm at its hottest but they’ve got it wrong. We’ve just had three days of red alert – this is the first time, ever, three days on the bounce and honestly, we’ve been melting out here.
“But this morning, look at it. Temperature’s dropped five or six degrees, we’ve got a bit of cloud, there’s a gentle breeze and the sea, it’s like a mill pond.”
He continued: “No crowds, no chaos, no 40 degree heat bouncing off the pavement; just a calm morning, a bit of grounding, feet in the sand and literally the whole beach to myself.”
Geoff was full of praise for the tranquil early morning atmosphere on offer. He added: “The day hasn’t kicked off yet and this right here is the best bit of it – 24 degrees, sea like glass, and not a soul rushing anywhere.
“Forget the heatwave hype, this is when Benidorm is at its best.”
Benidorm isn’t the only destination grappling with scorching temperatures brought on by a heatwave, with Britain experiencing Spain-like conditions as record-breaking heat swept across the country.
However, this week the stifling temperatures have finally begun to ease across parts of the UK.
Met Office deputy chief forecaster Tony Wisson said: “Toward the weekend, high pressure will continue to build in across most of the UK as it extends from the Azores.
“This will lead to more settled, warm or very warm conditions for many, especially across England and Wales, though some rain may still affect the far north.”
He added: “The forecast for this weekend suggests that temperatures could approach high 20°C across parts of England, perhaps 30°C in parts of the southeast, with values of mid to high 20°C in Wales.
“Although a return to heatwave conditions is looking increasingly likely for some areas, the likelihood of such extreme high temperatures or high levels of humidity as last week is currently low.”