Who doesn’t think of the skyscrapers of Benidorm when the city is mentioned? Many images come to mind: the intense blue sea, the beaches of Benidorm with fine sand, the Island on the horizon, amusement parks, and many other things, but above all those imposing buildings that touch the sky.
The history of BeniYork or the little Manhattan of the Mediterranean, as we know the city now, begins in the mid-50s. During the first years of urban development, the buildings were simple low-rise constructions. The true revolution in construction and large-scale blocks began in the early 70s. Since then, many architects have competed both to create large-scale buildings and for their aesthetic aspect, creating designs of all kinds.
A skyscraper is defined as a relatively tall inhabited building. We say relatively because it hasn’t been specified exactly how tall a building needs to be to be considered as such, but buildings over 80 to 150 meters are usually considered skyscrapers.
Index
🥇 TOP 10 SKYSCRAPERS OF BENIDORM
In Tempo / 200 meters
Gran Hotel Bali / 186 meters
Torre Lugano / 158 meters
Neguri Gane / 148 meters
Edificio Kronos / 140 meters
Edificio Don Jorge / 124 meters
Mirador del Mediterráneo / 123 meters
Torre Levante / 120 meters
Costa Blanca 1 / 116 meters
Miragolf 2 / 115 meters
🏢 PHOTOS OF THE 22 SKYSCRAPERS IN BENIDORM OVER 100 METERS
1. InTempo
The InTempo skyscraper is the tallest residential building in Spain at 200 meters high and the 32nd largest in Europe. The construction of the building has not been without problems and was even put up for sale for 90 million euros.
2. Gran Hotel Bali
It’s impossible not to see the imposing 52-story hotel from the highway. The Gran Hotel Bali is the tallest hotel in Europe and the 7th tallest hotel in the world.
3. Torre Lugano
The Lugano tower is the third tallest skyscraper in Benidorm. Torre Lugano is 158 meters high and has 48 floors. It is located in the Playa de Levante area. If we look at the Benidorm Cross, this skyscraper stands out to the left due to the white tip that crowns it.
4. Torre Neguri Gane
This Benidorm skyscraper stands out for being located at the entrance to Benidorm. After exiting the Ap-7 Highway toll or joining Benidorm Levante via the N-332, we’ll pass the roundabout where the bus station and the regional fire station are located. As we go down, before reaching the Europa Avenue roundabout, we’ll see this imposing 145-meter skyscraper on the right.
5. Edificio Kronos
It is close to the Torre Neguri Gane. The Kronos Building is a skyscraper in Benidorm that is 140 meters tall, with 41 floors. It is one of the most recently constructed buildings.
6. Don Jorge Building
With 124 meters and ‘only’ 36 floors in height.
7. Mediterranean Viewpoint
It’s almost the same height as the Don Jorge skyscraper, as the Mediterranean Viewpoint is 123 meters tall with 35 floors.
8. Torre Levante
This building, located on the beachfront of Levante, is the envy of the Costa Blanca. Torre Levante is 120m tall with 33 floors looking directly at Benidorm beach.
9. Costa Blanca 1 Building
In the area of the former courthouse, where the Benidorm Local Police is now located. The Costa Blanca 1 residential building is a skyscraper that is 116 meters tall with 36 floors.
10. Miragolf Playa 2
This building is 115 m tall with 33 floors. Privileged views in the Poniente beach area, on Via Parque.
11. Gemelos 26
Two towers of 114m and 33 floors.
12. D’Oboe Towers
This Benidorm skyscraper ties in height with Gemelos 26, but has 31 floors.
13. Sol de Poniente 2
Sol de Poniente is a building of 112 meters and 33 floors.
14. Beni Beach
Old building of 110 meters and 35 floors.
15. Playa Azul
The Playa Azul is a skyscraper of 105 meters and 35 floors.
16. Torre Pinar
Another building from the Miragolf Playa group. This one is 105m tall with 30 floors.
17. Miragolf Playa 1
It shares measurements with Torre Pinar.
18. Islamar 2 and Islamar 3
Skyscrapers of 104 meters and 30 floors.
19. Las Terrazas de Benidorm
101 meters and 30 floors.
20. Torre Doscalas
100.4 meters and 31 floors.
21. Gemelos 22
100.2 meters and 33 floors.
22. Delfin Tower – 2021
With a height of 98 meters and 22 floors, with 44 apartments.
🌇 BENIDORM SKYLINE: What Is It?
Skyline is an English word that literally means ‘sky line’ and refers to the silhouette formed by all the buildings or the tallest buildings in the city. We imagine the New York Skyline if we close our eyes and see the skyscrapers in the background. In the image we can see the Benidorm Skyline from the Island.
📊 6 CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT BENIDORM’S SKYSCRAPERS
- Benidorm is the city with the highest number of skyscrapers per inhabitant in the world? In the world!
- Benidorm is the second city in the world with the most skyscrapers per square meter? It’s only surpassed by New York!
- Benidorm is the second city with the most constructions of 150 meters in Spain? Madrid is the first and, as incredible as it may seem, Benidorm has more skyscrapers than cities like Barcelona.
- Did you know that Benidorm is the third European city with the highest concentration of tall buildings? The cities that surpass Benidorm are London and Milan.
- the city was built in such a way that between the different properties there are wide avenues and spaces to avoid any feeling of overwhelm? Everything is well thought out!
- vertical construction is much more sustainable than horizontal? In addition to using less space, waste collection and the use of renewable energies are much simpler and more efficient. Benidorm is recognized by many experts as one of the most sustainable urban models on the Spanish coast.
️🏙️ Benidorm Skyscrapers: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the tallest building in Benidorm?
The tallest building in Benidorm is the Intempo residential building, with a height of 198m and 47 floors in a building with two towers joined by a large diamond, forming the letter “M”. See complete list of Benidorm skyscrapers.
What is the tallest hotel in Benidorm?
The tallest completed building in Benidorm is the Gran Hotel Bali, with a height of 186m. Furthermore, the Gran Hotel Bali is the tallest hotel in Europe. See complete list of Benidorm skyscrapers.
How many floors does the Gran Hotel Bali have?
The Gran Hotel Bali has 52 floors. See complete list of Benidorm skyscrapers.
🚀 PARACHUTE JUMP FROM THE GRAN HOTEL BALI
Benidorm’s architecture leaves no one indifferent. We recommend going up to La Cruz and/or the viewpoint of Tossal de la Cala. These are perfect places to contemplate the magnitude of the city and take the best photos. And if you want to know which cities in the world have the most skyscrapers, we leave you a link to the Wikipedia article.
We hope you enjoyed our post about our skyscrapers and the Benidorm Skyline and that it excites you as much as it does us.
