Alicante was highly rated for beaches by 2,065 guests from the United Kingdom!Alicante travel guide
A 7000 Year Old Mediterranean Jewel
Embraced by the sandy Costa Blanca beaches and caressed by the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Alicante has a rich heritage built over thousands of years. Alacant (as it's known in Valencian) has a deep history ranging from the first tribes that arrived at the slopes of Mount Benacantil to Greeks, Romans and Moors. Nowadays, this modern city boasts a bustling harbour, great Spanish nightlife, charming old streets and modern beach resorts.
Overlooking the city from the top of Mount Benacantil, the Castle of Santa Barbara was built in the 9th century during Islamic rule. Cascading down the slopes towards the city centre, L'Ereta Park has terraced levels that offer stunning panoramic views of the city. The remains of the ancient Roman town of Lucentum are also just a few kilometres away.
Barrio de la Santa Cruz is the historic quarter, featuring narrow streets, old houses and cobbled steps. Framed by palm trees and covered with a snaking pattern of white, red and blue tiles, the Explanada de Espana is considered one of Spain’s most beautiful promenades.
After arriving at Alicante Airport, indulge yourself in a resort near San Juan beach, or enjoy the view of luxurious yachts moored at the marina from a cosy B&B: Booking.com has the perfect spot for you to discover the magic of Alicante!
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What guests said about Alicante:
Ian
United Kingdom
10
Vibrant Spanish town with a great beach attached.
Vibrant Spanish town with a great beach attached. Just the right size with plenty to do for a long weekend. Great bars and restaurants and a pleasant Esplanade to walk down with your ice cream. Great tram system to get around on, Altea worth a visit as is the isle of Tabarca.
Fiona
United Kingdom
10
Alicante is absolutely beautiful.
Alicante is absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the old town 10mins walk from beach,which is very family friendly. Lots of history here good for those who want to explore and see the real alicante . Santa barbara castle a must visit. Tabarca island also a must. Lots of places to eat and all open till early hours. Could have stayed for so much longer. Will definitely come back really soon
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Nice town but small enough to visit in max 2 days.
Nice town but small enough to visit in max 2 days. Long queues for the lift to Santa Barbara's castle. Postiguet beach is very busy and the shower costs 3 euros. Better beach outside town (take tram towards the camping). Loved the market and having breakfast there and lunch on Saturday. Lots of nice places for eating out - Spanish, Mediterranean, Italian, all sorts
Shiralee
United Kingdom
10
Wheelchair friendly
Wheelchair friendly
Castle worth a visit only saw a small portion due to time we went, could spend a day there.
Beach clean and there was water activities for teenagers and adults.
Loved the parade the dresses were lovely.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
Always looked upon Alicante as an airport to pass through on...
Always looked upon Alicante as an airport to pass through on the way to somewhere else, could not have been more wrong. Lovely city, grew pirate ship bar and beautiful weather in late October. Just what we needed to dad the autumn blues of the UK
jennifer
United Kingdom
10
Close to the Airport and sea with plenty of options of...
Close to the Airport and sea with plenty of options of things to see, do , eat and drink for all ages ( even vegans ) !Transport was super. A very adorable trip over all . We would definitely return.
“We loved the location of the hotel, the staff were so friendly and hotel was clean. Free WiFi was a great extra and the bus stop right outside the hotel for alicante city centre was so handy. We left our door open by mistake all afternoon and nothing was taken, we felt very safe”
“A very welcoming hotel. Very basic but spotlessly clean. Room serviced every day with clean towels & general clean. Staff very friendly & helpful. A budget hotel at its best. Would not hesitate to book again if visiting Alicante.”
“The best and most varied breakfast buffet I've had. We had to wait far too long to check in and get served at the bar but apart from that the hotel is ace. The best location possible in Alicante.”
“Lovely spacious apartment, quiet but within the vibrant medieval quarter of Alicante. Very comfortable bed too. Bed made and room cleaned each day, unlike a regular apartment. It was great to have access to the Hotel Hospes Amerigo a few doors down - especially use of the pool and rooftrop terrace. Recommend booking parking with the hotel if you have a hire car: so much more convenient than public car parks. The staff were always very welcoming, friendly and helpful”
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