Gran Via Sur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
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
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$135
per adult
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
Jávea: Cala Portixol Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Cliff Jumping

Jávea: Cala Portixol Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Cliff Jumping

NZ$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jávea: Cala Portixol Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Cliff Jumping
Altea

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

NZ$81
per adult
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

NZ$139
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$325
per adult
From Alicante visit: Valencia center
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Our pick of the best Gran Via Sur Hotel Deals

Travelodge Alicante Puerto
Travelodge Alicante Puerto
3 out of 5
Avinguda d'Elx, 21, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (879 reviews)
"Clean and in a quiet location"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

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Travelodge Alicante Puerto
El Plantio Golf Resort
El Plantio Golf Resort
4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely staff, good restaurant! Only 10 mins from the airport but no noise of planes."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
Melia Alicante
Melia Alicante
4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$451 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$451
1 July - 2 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,031 reviews)
"This was our 3rd time staying at Melia Alicante. Though we were a little disappointed with the room this time (we had a tiny balcony & we were above the blue bar area with a frosted glass view of the harbour on the 3rd floor) we still enjoyed our stay. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Melia Alicante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$262 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$262
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"The staff's service and attention were great! They just need to watch out for a few small things in room 724: the bathrobe was torn, the slippers were both for the same foot and looked used, the bedspread had loose threads, the sink had some cracks, and the toilet paper holder was a bit loose."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Estudiotel Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante
2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$171 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$171
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (575 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very new, in a perfect location (3-4 mins from Airport bus stop) and near lots of restaurants. Would use again when visiting Alicante"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
NH Alicante
NH Alicante
4 out of 5
Calle Mexico, 18, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$221 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$221
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (504 reviews)
"Gorgeous property, comfortable bed but slightly firm for me, very nice fresh clean, the cleaner was wonderful and made the room marvellous for the duration of our stay. Everything was fabulous, food was fantastic. Only downside for me was not being able to sit and eat anywhere outside of the room ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

NH Alicante
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Other neighbourhoods around Gran Via Sur

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Babel

When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Babel
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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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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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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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Alicante City Centre

5/5(8 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Alicante City Centre

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