What to do in Alicante

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Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

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What to do in Alicante


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Alicante City Centre

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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 Calle Castaños.

Alicante City Centre
Alicante showing a beach

Playa de San Juan

This beach is a popular Alicante destination, but it’s easy to find your own spot of sand to lounge in the sun and the water is perfect for swimming and watersports.

Playa de San Juan
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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
Basilica of Santa Maria featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

Vista Hermosa

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Postiguet Beach.

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L'Albufereta

Unique features of L'Albufereta include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Albufereta Beach or Lucentum while you're exploring the area.

L'Albufereta

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alicante worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Alicante is visit Postiguet Beach. Tick this leading attraction off your list, then discover more of this area's family-friendly attractions and bars and pubs.
How do I spend a day in Alicante?
Once you've checked off leading attractions like Postiguet Beach and Castle of Santa Barbara, spend some time discovering Alicante's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Alicante?
Don't go home without visiting Postiguet Beach, ranked the top tourist attraction in Alicante.
Is three days enough to stay in Alicante?
You can easily tour leading sights like Postiguet Beach, Castle of Santa Barbara and San Juan Beach with a three-day stay in Alicante. On average, many travellers book three days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a bit longer and head to Benidorm.
Is Alicante a walkable city?
With vibrant neighbourhoods and major sights within walking distance of the city centre, Alicante is a great place to discover on foot. Have fun wandering between Postiguet Beach and Castle of Santa Barbara. Then take a stroll around Alicante City Centre, located 0.64 kilometres from the centre, and Barri Vell - Santa Creu, which is roughly 0.80 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Alicante with kids?
What to do in Alicante for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Alicante, with experiences for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Ruta de Microvina del Celler la Muntanya or Calle Castaños.
Are there free things to do in Alicante?
One of the top ways to find free things to do in Alicante is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can visit without getting your cash out. Postiguet Beach is one spot that doesn't have an admission fee.