Baladrar is Benissa’s best-known cove and the one you see in the photos. It is called “the gateway to the Mediterranean” because the land opens out like a balcony over the water, between cliffs and pine trees.
The shore is rock and pebbles, not sand: water shoes are a good idea. In return, the water is crystal clear and a sizeable reef runs out to sea, forming a kind of natural breakwater. It is one of the best coves in the area for snorkelling.
You go down a flight of steps from the beach bar, which sits above with views over the whole cove.
If you go
The car park is small for such a popular cove. In July and August it is best to arrive early or look for a space in the areas further up.
