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Luxury Villa Rentals in Benissa
Villas above the quiet coves between Moraira and Calpe, with an old market town in the hills behind
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Two towns in one: an old hill town and four kilometres of coves
Benissa comes in two parts, and most visitors only find out about one of them. Inland, on a ridge about ten kilometres from the sea, is a proper Valencian market town with an old quarter and a huge white church that locals call the Cathedral of the Marina. Down below, roughly four kilometres of rocky coast runs between Moraira and Calpe, with small coves, clear water and the Peñón de Ifach filling the southern view.
Our Benissa collection runs to 110+ villas. Most sit on the pine-covered slopes of the coast, and there are country fincas and farmhouses among the almond and olive terraces further inland. Most come with private pools, and many look out to sea.
Here is how the two halves of Benissa differ, what to do in each and when to come.
Benissa at a glance
- Villas
- 110+ on the coast and in the hills, with up to 11 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £600 to £1,500 a week, from around £400
- The coast
- Around four kilometres of coves between Moraira and Calpe, from Les Bassetes to La Fustera
- Best time
- May, June, September and October; July and August for long beach days
- Getting there
- Alicante airport is around an hour by road, Valencia around an hour and a half
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Brujala Spain5 bedrooms
Casa Solana Benissa: Spacious 10-Bedroom Apartment with Pool in Benissa Countryside10 bedrooms
Villa Boutique June | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Benissa5 bedrooms
Casa Baladrar Benissa: Charming 3-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool & Sea Views – Benissa3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Benissa
Benissa's coast for coves and sea views, the hills inland for privacy and fincas, with Moraira, Benitachell and the wider Costa Blanca all within easy reach.
Coves, cliffs and a path that links them
Benissa's stretch of coast is rocky and lightly built, with villas scattered through the pines above it rather than lined up along a promenade. The coves run from Les Bassetes, with its small sailing club on the Calpe border, past Cala Advocat, Baladrar, Llobella and Pinets to La Fustera, the one proper sandy beach and a Blue Flag holder.
An ecological coastal path joins several of them. It is flat, easy for children and lined with panels about the plants of a protected micro-reserve. Take a mask: the seagrass meadows offshore keep the water very clear and make for good snorkelling. Moraira's harbour and restaurants are only a few minutes' drive north.
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A cathedral that wasn't, and a January fair
The old town is worth an evening. Its centrepiece is the neo-Gothic church of the Puríssima Xiqueta, so large that everyone calls it a cathedral. The townspeople built it and paid for it themselves between 1902 and 1929. Walk Calle Puríssima and Calle Desamparados for the stone houses with their carved doorways, then find a table on one of the squares.
Benissa still keeps its calendar. The Fira i Porrat de Sant Antoni, a medieval fair, fills the streets in January. The patron saint's festivities take over the last days of April, and Moros i Cristians follows at the end of June.
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Bèrnia, Ifach and the vine valleys
Behind the town the land climbs through terraces of almonds, olives and carob towards the Serra de Bèrnia, which has a circular walk with long views over the Costa Blanca. The fincas up here trade a short drive to the beach for silence and a good deal more space.
The Peñón de Ifach at Calpe is the obvious day out, a sheer rock rising from the sea that you can climb on foot. Inland, the Xaló valley grows the moscatel grapes of the Marina Alta, and its bodegas make a gentle afternoon.
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Rice, red prawns and a long, warm autumn
This is rice country. Expect arroz a banda cooked in fish stock, rice with seafood in a cove-side restaurant at La Fustera and, if you see them on a menu, the famous red prawns landed at Dénia up the coast. Finish with a glass of chilled local moscatel.
July and August are hot and lively, and the coves fill up by late morning. May, June, September and October are the best months: the sea is warm, the light is softer and the coastal path is comfortable to walk. Our concierge can book tables, arrange boat days along the coast and organise transfers from Alicante.
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Casa Riu Benissa: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Pool – Benissa5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,506 a week
Rent Villa Faitola Spain5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,457 a week
Rent Villa Bala Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,415 a week
Villa Almeria Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,157 a week
Casa Ifach Benissa: Stunning 4-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views Just Steps from the Coast4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,151 a week
Villa Calpe Benissa: Stunning 6-Bedroom Holiday Villa with Private Pool Near Calpe Coast Spain6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £1,938 a week
Villa Campanita Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £1,909 a week
Villa Amistad Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,892 a weekWhy book your Benissa villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Benissa's villas range from homes a short walk above the coves to fincas in the hills, and on a coast this steep we know which are genuinely close to the water and which only look it. With 110+ properties in Benissa, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations in Moraira and the old town, boat days along the coast, private chefs, guided walks on the Serra de Bèrnia, bodega visits in the Xaló valley, car hire and transfers from Alicante. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benissa on the coast?
The old town is inland, about ten kilometres from the sea, but the municipality also covers around four kilometres of coast between Moraira and Calpe. Most of our villas are on that coastal stretch, and some are fincas in the hills nearer the town.
Where is the best place to stay in Benissa?
Stay on the coast for walking access to the coves and the coastal path, and for sea views towards the Peñón de Ifach. The hills inland suit those who want more space and privacy and don't mind a short drive to the beach.
How do I get to Benissa?
Alicante airport is around an hour away by road, and Valencia around an hour and a half. Our concierge can arrange private transfers or car hire.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Benissa?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Benissa cost?
Across our 110+ villas in Benissa, weekly rates typically range from £600 to £1,500, with the most affordable from around £400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Benissa?
May, June, September and October offer warm seas and quieter coves. July and August are the hottest and busiest months. Come in late April for the patron saint's festivities, or the end of June for Moros i Cristians.
Are there villas in Benissa for large groups?
Yes. Our Benissa collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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