Gran Via Sur Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gran Via Sur
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
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Our pick of the best Gran Via Sur Hotel Deals
Melia Alicante
Bad service terrible rooms
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
The hotel was extremely clean and spacious, the breakfast was fantastic and the staff could not be more helpful with diatry requirements. The only thing I would take into consideration when booking this hotel is that the pool is not quite as it looks on the photos, when we went up in the evening ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
. The hotel definitely needs updates. Staff was OK. They should inform you better about the parking reservations because on their website shows they have parking on site, but it’s just for people that reserve the parking and there is no way to reserve the parking through Expedia as well so they should ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Clean room
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
A little disappointed as I was hoping for area for omelettes
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hampton By Hilton Alicante Airport
great stop off near the airport
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gran Via Sur
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Alicante Courts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
