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.
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.
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.
Castle of Santa Barbara
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.
Activities
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Our pick of the best Urbanova Hotel Deals
Odyssey Rooms
Staff were helpful. Good spacious clean rooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Melia Alicante
Great position and hotel staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
It was great to see the same staff on our return to this great hotel. We were upgraded & had the newly renovated rooms. Fabulous view & cleaners done a lovely job daily.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was very spacious and the hotel was very clean staff extremely helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Eurostars Lucentum
Clean, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Very clean hotel , good sized room and comfortable bed. Reception staff friendly and allowed early check in and a delayed checkout after the Alicante half marathon. Good Buffett breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Urbanova
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Cactus d'Algar and Alicante Courts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Courts and Cactus d'Algar 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.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, 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 Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping 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.
