I look at Benidorm Island every day, yet I’ve never been. We call it magical at home because it gives you the perspective of moving constantly. (Maybe that’s just us haha).

I am very curious to see how many people have been on it. Or to what it is like there. It is known also as peacock island, and I’ve heard you can have a beer, some food and even enjoy snorkeling there! I am hoping to go soon, and enjoy the beautiful nature of it.

Let me know you’re experience and let me enjoy your pictures of this wonderful landmark.​​​​​

Visiting Benidorm Island

*PIRATE ISLAND: The family who own Benidorm Islands’ restaurant and only two boat-trip companies (Cerbuques and Excursiones Maritimas Benidorm) operate without legal licenses for either. We recommend you enjoy Benidorm’s natural parks safely.

Where is it?

Benidorm Island is a tiny island just 5km by sea from Benidorm’s beaches. It covers 7ha, forms part of the Sierra Helada national park and is uninhabited except for the peacocks and illegal restaurant.

When can I visit?

Excursiones Maritimas offer boat trips every hour from 11am until 4pm. Trips take two hours, and include stop-over at the restaurant on Benidorm Island. Find them here.

How much does it cost?

Prices are currently: 15€ for adults and 12€ for children.

Did you know?

Legend has it a brave boy once climbed Puig Campana mountain in search a sorcerer to cure his sick lover. The sorcerer proclaimed the girl was destined to die at sundown, so the boy cut a chunk from the mountain so the sun wouldn’t disappear until he returned to Benidorm. The chunk of rock fell into the sea to make Benidorm Island, where the boy set sail with his lover’s body and sunk their boat into the tranquil waters of the Med.