Babel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this pristine beach which sits alongside a fine selection of restaurants and the exciting nightlife of the city.
Explanada de Espana
Enjoy wide ocean views, take in a music concert and browse street vendors’ wares as you walk along this mosaic-paved promenade.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Central Market
This fresh food market is the perfect spot to pick up regional produce for a picnic, local seafood, freshly cut flowers and authentic souvenirs.
Alicante Town Hall
This historic Baroque town hall has been the civic centre of Alicante since the 18th century and features a picturesque chapel and archaeology exhibition.
Activities
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Our pick of the best Babel Hotel Deals
NH Alicante
Had a lovely time at the NH hotel. clean an spacious room. Staff was lovely too
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Melia Alicante
Great location. Lovely hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
A lovely well kept hotel, spacious rooms all of which are well equipped and spotlessly clean. As for location 2 min walk to beach, bus stop C6 to airport, restaurants etc. Used the roof top terrace late afternoon, relaxing and a sun trap. Breakfast perhaps is more suited to European tastes, cereals, ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
Great selection
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Hotel is in the great location - probably wouldn’t stay there again but it’s not a bad hotel I just prefer more updated hotels
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
The ac did not work , stuck on heat .
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Babel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and El Pantio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
San Blas-Santo Domingo
While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
