Compared to its lively neighbour, Benidorm, Albir is a relatively peaceful and relaxing town. With a large, sweeping, small pebble beach, crystal blue waters and stunning mountain backdrop, Albir truly is a picture perfect destination. Albir has around 10,000 inhabitants, having a high index of foreign population, estimated at almost 50% of the total population. The town of Albir has an economy based mainly on tourism and has many modern hotels that provide a very good quality of service to tourists.