Benidorm is one of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers, and one expat who has lived there for 33 years shared the best time to visit to avoid the ‘crowds’ and ‘chaos’
People looking to avoid the crowds in Benidorm ought to follow the advice of a British man who’s made the Spanish hotspot his home for more than 30 years (stock image)(Image: Antonio Hugo Photo via Getty Images)
A British man living in Spain has revealed the best time to visit the much-loved coastal hotspot of Benidorm in order to steer clear of “crowds” and “chaos”.
Benidorm is a hugely popular seaside municipality on the Spanish coast, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, vast selection of hotels and towering skyscrapers, golden sandy beaches, lively cafés and restaurants, and a great deal more besides. It remains a firm favourite for hen and stag parties, 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 Benidorm.
According to the annual report published by the Visit Benidorm Foundation, there were just over three million visitors in 2025, an increase of 7.7 per cent on 2024’s figures.
The total number of overnight stays surpassed 16 million, a rise of 3.4 per cent on 2024’s bookings.
This marked the first occasion in Benidorm’s history the destination had recorded such impressive numbers.
Many British nationals opt to relocate to Benidorm, drawn by the promise of guaranteed sunshine throughout the year and a more laid-back way of life.
This is certainly true of Geoff, who shares content on social media under the handle “Benidorm Resort Expert”.
He describes himself as an expert, having lived and worked in the resort for 33 years. Geoff’s content centres on providing “deals, trips and advice” about life in the beloved Spanish destination.
In a recent video uploaded to TikTok, Geoff recommended visiting Benidorm during the cooler months. 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 praised the early morning calm and serenity 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 location grappling with scorching temperatures brought about by a heatwave, with the UK feeling like Spain as record-breaking heat struck the country.
This week, the blistering temperatures have finally subsided across certain 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.”
