Babel Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

5/5(5 reviews)

Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Postiguet Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this pristine beach which sits alongside a fine selection of restaurants and the exciting nightlife of the city.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

4/5(6 reviews)

This fresh food market is the perfect spot to pick up regional produce for a picnic, local seafood, freshly cut flowers and authentic souvenirs.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

5/5(4 reviews)

Perched high above the city on Mount Benacantil, this castle is one of the best-preserved medieval forts in Europe and provides unparalleled city views.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Activities

Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea

Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea

NZ$146
per adult
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

NZ$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island
From Alicante visit: Valencia center

From Alicante visit: Valencia center

NZ$517
per adult
From Alicante visit: Valencia center
Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

Alicante Private Tour with castle and drinks

NZ$137
per adult
Alicante Private Tour with castle and drinks
Altea

Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar

NZ$82
per adult
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
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Our pick of the best Babel Hotel Deals

NH Alicante

NH Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle Mexico, 18, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$235 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$235
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (519 reviews)
"A decent stay altogether. Room was clean and service was good. The gym is small but has the basics, although it's warm there and the water cooler wasn't functioning at the time. The location is ok but still need to walk about 20/25 minutes to the centre of town, but the bus links are good if you ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

NH Alicante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$264 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$264
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Fab hotel
"Wonderful room. Great views. Free water. Welcome gift of Chocolate on the bed. Coffee machine. We loved it!!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (903 reviews)
"The hotel is spotlessly clean, Reception staff all very friendly and helpful. The roof top pool and bar is a nice little touch. the location is perfect, I would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay again"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$484 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$484
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,082 reviews)
"it is an excellent place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Melia Alicante
Eurostars Lucentum

Eurostars Lucentum

4 out of 5
Alfonso X El Sabio, 11, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$217 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$217
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very good location.. close to food shops and the beach"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Eurostars Lucentum
Hotel Areca

Hotel Areca

4 out of 5
Carrer del Llimó, 2, Torrellano, Elche, Alicante
The price is NZ$156 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$156
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Elche. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel only 10 minute drive from the airport and 20 minutes from Alicante. All you need in the room which are pretty big and fairly new. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hotel Areca
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Other neighbourhoods around Babel

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Gran Via Sur

Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gran Via Sur
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Florida Baja

While Florida Baja may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Alicante Courts.

Florida Baja
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Benalúa

Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.

Benalúa
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Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Ensanche Diputación
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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.

San Blas-Santo Domingo
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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.

El Palmeral

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