Benidorm is a Spanish city and municipality located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, within the Marina Baja region.With a census population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants in 2025 and a functional area that exceeds 200,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain and the Mediterranean.It stands out for its high population density and for being the city with the most skyscrapers in Spain and one of the cities with the most per inhabitant in the world, which has earned it the nickname "The New York of the Mediterranean."Its economy is based mainly on tourism, with a hotel offer that positions it as the third Spanish city with the most hotel beds, only behind Madrid and Barcelona.Benidorm is famous for its beaches, its vibrant nightlife and its vertical urban model that allows efficient use of resources.In addition, it is the first Spanish city to receive the Smart Tourist Destination certificate, thanks to its innovation, accessibility and digital transformation.Currently, Benidorm is also home to the Benidorm Fest, a musical competition to choose the song that represents Spain in Eurovision.