Finestrat
Mountain village and beachfront resort under the Puig Campana
Welcome to Finestrat
Finestrat is two places in one: a postcard-perfect whitewashed pueblo clinging to the foot of the dramatic Puig Campana mountain (1,406 m), and the modern beach-and-shopping district of Cala de Finestrat / La Marina, wedged against Benidorm's western edge. It offers mountain hiking, a Blue Flag cove and the province's largest retail park — all within 10 minutes of Benidorm's high-rise skyline.
Who it's ideal for
- Hikers and mountain-lovers
- Families wanting Benidorm amenities without the crowds
- Buyers of modern beach apartments at lower prices than Benidorm
- Retirees in the urbanisations of Sierra Cortina and Balcón de Finestrat
At a glance
- Region
- North Costa Blanca
- Area
- 42.4 km²
- Population
- ≈ 7,400
- Languages
- Spanish, Valencian, English, German, Dutch
History & heritage
Iberian and later Moorish settlement, conquered by Jaume I and rebuilt around the parish church of San Bartolomé. The coastal strip is almost entirely a late-20th-century resort and residential development built on former agricultural land.
Lifestyle
A split personality: village quiet, traditions and hiking up top; beach, golf (Puig Campana Golf), shopping and modern apartment living below.
Best beaches
Cala de Finestrat
Blue Flag horseshoe cove of fine sand framed by cliffs, with restaurants on the promenade.
Playa de Levante (Benidorm)
5 minutes east — the iconic Benidorm beach.
Top things to do in Finestrat
- 1.Hike Puig Campana — one of the province's most iconic summits
- 2.Walk the cobbled old town and viewpoints
- 3.Shop the La Marina Finestrat retail park (Carrefour, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin)
- 4.Play golf at Puig Campana Golf and Sierra Cortina
- 5.Visit Terra Mítica theme park (5 minutes)
Where to eat & drink
Inland Valencian in the pueblo (rice, rabbit, sausages), Mediterranean and international along the cove and in the urbanisations.
Where to stay
Four- and five-star resort hotels in Sierra Cortina (Asia Gardens, Magic Villa Benidorm), beach hotels at the cove and apartment-hotels in the retail district.
Living in Finestrat
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Business opportunities
Tourism, retail (La Marina), real estate, hospitality and golf.
Events & festivals
Fiestas de San Bartolomé
Patron-saint fiestas with concerts, fireworks and Moros y Cristianos.
Romería al Puig Campana
Traditional pilgrimage to the mountain.
Nearby towns
Continue exploring the North Costa Blanca.