Benidoleig

Run away to a rural destination in the province of Alicante where you can enjoy a number of interesting sites. Make your next Benidoleig your next destination.

Located in La Marina Alta, Benidoleig is the perfect destination if you are keen to get away to a rural and natural setting swept up in the midst of an agricultural landscape. Fancy coming with us to discover all its wonders and delicious gastronomy?

What to see in Benidoleig

As you take a walk through the centre of Benidoleig, we recommend stopping off to admire Barón de Finestrat Manor House and La Sangre de Cristo Parish Church. Wandering the streets of the municipality is a wonderful way to soak up the beautiful sunlight of La Marina Alta and the peaceful atmosphere which will gently lull you into a state of relaxation as you pass by the typical façades of the agricultural houses.

Take a walk or bike ride in the outskirts of Benidoleig, immersing yourself in a landscape defined by citrus and other fruit trees. Make sure you bring comfortable footwear. On your walk, we recommend making your way to Las Calaveras Cave.

Las Calaveras Cave in Benidoleig is an incredible underground grotto which has become famous for the remains of the many ancient civilisations that have been found here. 

The cave is over 900m long and has high domes and an area that is covered with water. The best thing of all is that it is open to all sorts of visitors as it has been adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities. During the experience, you will learn that the cave was inhabited by Neanderthals and Homo sapiens and that remains of large mammals, tools and more have been found here.

After seeing the fossils, stalactites and stalagmites at Las Calaveras Cave in Benidoleig, we would recommend trying the local cuisine. Before you leave, you simply have to make sure you try the delicious sobrasada. Other aperitivos that you will love include bull en ceba, capellans torrats (a dried fish that has been grilled), sangre encebollada, octopus stew and prawns with Swiss chard. Sitting down to something delicious to eat in Benidoleig is a pleasure you won’t forget. You ready to start planning your trip?