_Benidorm spans two long beaches hugging the Costa Blanca, but lively Levante beach is the centre of all parties._ **Levante** Levante beach is the stag hub of Benidorm, brimming with bars, pubs, cafes, restaurants, sky-scraping hotels and, of course, that sizzling strip of sand. English Square — the intersection of Avenida de Mallorca and Calle Gerona two blocks back from the beach — is ground zero for stag dos, surrounded by the city’s rowdiest nightspots.

Poniente

Over on the western side of the Old Town, Poniente Beach is a much quieter affair — a smart place to recover from a hangover before saddling up for another big night. Most resorts flank Levante rather than Poniente, meaning crowds here are smaller. The rainbow-coloured promenade snaking along the sand is a particularly chilled-out stroll.

Old Town

Occupying a hill where a castle used to stand between Benidorm’s two beaches, the Old Town’s scenic centrepiece is the Balcón del Mediterráneo — a glistening white lookout offering unspoiled views over the Mediterranean. Above it, cobblestoned laneways are crowded with old-school tapas bars serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Perfect for some post or pre stag sight seeing if you can fit it in to your trip.

Rincon de Loix*

At the craggy eastern end of Levante beach lies Rincon de Loix, a modern area made up of more high-end resorts, perfect if you want to spend a bit more and add some luxury to your stag accommodation. These upscale hotels boast their own glamorous bars and sun lounges peering over Levante, all just five minutes’ walk from the sand.

Kayaking Meeting Point