Three in four everyday journeys in Benidorm are now made on foot, according to new data presented to the Mobility Council. The review of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan shows 75% of trips within the municipality are walked, while private cars account for 15% and buses 5%. Motorcycles, trains, bicycles, taxis and scooters make up only a small proportion.

Jesús Alba, director of the mobility plan, said the figures confirm the town’s commitment to sustainable transport. Councillor for Mobility Francis Muñoz said the results show Benidorm is on the right track. The ongoing review will examine all forms of transport, with particular focus on pedestrians, public transport and cycling, alongside road safety and parking.

Noise pollution is also declining. The Municipal Acoustic Plan reports that 5% of residents were exposed to high noise levels in 2019, but this is expected to fall to just 0.1% by 2025. Currently, 87% of people experience low daytime noise levels, with almost no serious night-time noise pollution. Officials link the improvement to major roads being located outside the urban centre and to recent sustainable mobility policies.