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Alicante
Alicante is known for its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, but an authentic Spanish experience awaits just beyond the city’s Mediterranean coastline. Discover historic architecture, traditional Spanish cuisine and international galleries and museums within this harbour city. Alicante is located on the Costa Blanca, a 200-kilometre (124-mile) stretch of scenic Spanish Mediterranean east coast.
See wide-reaching panoramic views of the city from atop Mount Benacantil at the Castle of Santa Bárbara. The castle’s ramparts give unparalleled views of the harbour and city and can be reached on foot or by car or elevator.
Alicante’s Old Town lies just below the castle and features many of the city’s historic buildings and art museums. See the Basilica of Santa Maria, the oldest active church in the city, and the fine Spanish Baroque architecture of the San Nicolás Cathedral. Visit the Alicante Town Hall and admire the extravagant interior decoration.
Alicante’s famous beaches are just a short distance from the city centre. Intricate mosaic tiles lead the way along Explanada de España to Postiguet Beach, which sits below Mount Benacantil. Enjoy a day out sailing, windsurfing or playing volleyball on the wide Playa de San Juan bay, accessible by a convenient tram from the city.
Spend a morning at the Central Market mixing with the locals and trying fresh produce. Eat local seafood and authentic Spanish cuisine at the restaurants along the Alicante Harbour. Enjoy fresh paella or arroz negro, a rice dish coloured with squid ink.
Alicante’s compact city centre makes it easy to get around on foot. Most attractions are a short walk from the centre. A convenient network of trams and buses also operate in the area. Alicante’s Mediterranean climate means hot summers, mild winters and very low annual rainfall.
Reach Alicante by sea on one of the ferries or cruise ships that go in and out of the harbour. The nearest international airport is Alicante-Elche airport, located 20 minutes from the city centre by bus. A high-speed train service runs from Barcelona and Madrid.
Guide to Exploring Alicante
Top Alicante Hotel & Accommodation Deals
Per night/room
22 Sep. - 23 Sep.
Melia Alicante
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, AlicanteGreat location and hotel so clean and tidy. You could walk onto promenade from it onto beach.
Per night/room
13 Oct. - 14 Oct.
Hotel Helios Benidorm
Avenida Filipinas, 12, Benidorm, AlicanteWas very clean and tidy only thing that let this place down was the entertainment really.... and the weather but its not the hotels fault although the life guard did tell us to get out the pool in the middle of a thunderstorm which made no sence as was wet anyway lol.
Per night/room
6 Oct. - 7 Oct.
Hotel Areca
Carrer del Llimó, 2, Torrellano, Elche, AlicanteBeautiful hotel, wonderful helpful staff, breakfast very varied. If better soundproofing it would be perfect. Above and below floors, and rowdy guests outside hotel talking could be heard with windows firmly shut.
Per night/room
22 Sep. - 23 Sep.
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
Calle del Pintor Lorenzo Casanova,33-35, Alicante, Alicante7th-floor rooms are noisy when someone is using the treadmill on the 8th floor (gym)
Per night/room
13 Oct. - 14 Oct.
Hotel La Estacion
Passeig dels Tolls s/n, Benidorm, AlicanteWas really good for a short weekend away with the lads, more family oriented but when ya have a few beers down you, you don’t mind and the beers cheep
Per night/room
20 Oct. - 21 Oct.
Sol Pelícanos Ocas
Calle Gerona, 45, Benidorm, AlicanteLove this Hotel, had two trips to Benidorm already this year in the same Hotel our 11th visit to Sol Pelicanos Ocas. Staff always very attentive, pool is amazing just a shame about the smokers who will drop their "butts and ash" where it drops and not in the ash trays as provided. Pool always very ...
Per night/room
14 Oct. - 15 Oct.
Hotel Playas de Guardamar
Calle Grecia, 1, Playa el Moncayo, Guardamar del Segura, AlicanteOnly problem was a very squeaky bed
Per night/room
6 Oct. - 7 Oct.
Palm Beach Hotel
Calle de Oslo, 2, Benidorm, AlicanteGreat only stayed one night but a lovely hotel Clean easy to find
Alicante Flight Deals
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