If you love the spectacular views and like to feel that the sea is yours, you have to visit a viewpoint known as the Mirador de Benidorm, which hundreds of years ago was a fortress used to look out for incoming boats. In the 19th century, it was invaded by French troops and later left abandoned by Napoleonic troops, leaving the fortress empty. But it was not until the war of independence, when the English fleet knocked down the building, that it then became what it is today - one of the most emblematic viewing platforms in Benidorm. If you enjoy looking out over the town in a more peaceful setting, you can always go to the alternative lookout points of Mirador de la Cruz or Mirador de Cierra Cortina, from where you will enjoy views not only of Benidorm but also of its neighbouring villages.