Benidorm Is Not in the Balearic Islands — It's on Spain's Costa Blanca

No, Benidorm is not in the Balearic Islands.

Actual Location

• Country: Spain
• Region: Valencian Community (Comunitat Valenciana)
• Province: Alicante
• Coast: Costa Blanca (Mediterranean mainland)
• Coordinates: 38.54° N, 0.13° W

Balearic Islands — A Separate Archipelago

• Location: 80–300 km east of the Iberian Peninsula, in the Mediterranean.
• Main islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera.
• Autonomous Community: Balearic Islands (capital: Palma de Mallorca).

Distance

Benidorm to nearest Balearic island (Ibiza): ~160 km (100 mi) by sea. Ferry: 2–3 hours; flight: 35 min.

Why the Confusion?

Both are famous Spanish Mediterranean tourist destinations with beaches, nightlife, and package-holiday fame. But they are distinct geographic and administrative entities.