Alicante was highly rated for beaches by 116 guests from the United States!Alicante Travel Guide
A 7,000 Year Old Mediterranean Jewel
Surrounded by the sandy Costa Blanca beaches and 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 features a bustling harbor, 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 during Islamic rule in the 9th century. Cascading down the slopes towards the center of the city, 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 miles 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 cozy B&B: Booking.com has the perfect spot for you to discover the magic of Alicante!
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A quiet town, not loads to do, great spot to get away for...
A quiet town, not loads to do, great spot to get away for 3-5 nights depending on your flight times. Beach is nice and there are good views from the castle. Good for a solo traveller or a couple looking for somewhere quiet to sunbathe and enjoy some Costal walks and some quiet drinks in the evening.
Michael
Norway
8.0
Warm enough to make full use of the plentiful pavement...
Warm enough to make full use of the plentiful pavement cafés
Interesting fortifications and archaeological Museum - The Citadel can be accessed by lift from the Promenade -free for over 65s
Everywhere in the center is within easy walking distance
Art museums Rather limited
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
Alicante is a friendly, inviting town with old and new...
Alicante is a friendly, inviting town with old and new sitting happily side by side. There is a good beach, but we were more interested in the old town, the market, the cafes and restaurants. Another time we might make it up to the castle but we really enjoyed walking amongst the prettily painted houses higher up the hill.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
Lovely place!
Lovely place! 4 days is perfect for party/sightseeing/relax! Nice beach! Great walks for great views of alicante from castle Santa Barbera and San fernando ruin. Good choices of places to eat. Gorgeous weather end of march!
Elizabeth
United States of America
10
My favorite was the Castile de Santa Barbara view at sunset.
My favorite was the Castile de Santa Barbara view at sunset. It was marvelous. We met other travelers- students from Paris and danced with them and visited. A great sight. Getting around Alicante became easier as of the second day. I wish I had more time to visit the museums. I was very disappointed tha La Guittaria Flamenco And Museo Des Belenes were both closed. San Nicolás cathedral was a lovely visit. Restaurants in the Barrio were very good especially Sale and Pepe and Casa Ibarra for tapas. The waitresses at La Piazza where we enjoyed paella remembered my granddaughter from two weeks before eating with friends and family.
Angela
Spain
10
Our first trip to Alicante and we absolutely loved it.
Our first trip to Alicante and we absolutely loved it. Fabulous shopping, bars and restaurant and it is such a compact city so you can walk to most things you want to see we were also impressed how well kept the city was. When can I go again?
“Location 10 min walk from the city center and 20 min from the beach.
The apartment was clean, full of accessories, kitchen stuff and various utilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The terrace is small, but super nice either with good and bad weather, it is possible to cover it if rains and let you feel like you are not in the middle of the city.
Staff super friendly and available.”
“The concept of tomate rooms is super cool; it’s a spacious loft, it’s decoration is minimalist and done with reclaimed wood and recycled items, the location of the place couldn’t be more convenient and the host was super friendly and attentive. He gave us a map with explanation of what places to see since we only had few hours to spend in the city and he even changed our breakfast for some “tapas” since we didn’t have time the next morning to claim breakfast. I highly recommend this place, it’s amazing! ”
“From the moment we walked into the lobby, for our early check-in we could see the hotel was clean and inviting. The staff was very friendly.
The bed was indeed, very comfy; all the linens were of high quality.”
“Very professional meeting at reception. The room was very nice, big space, nice balcony/views, bathroom perfect
Breakfast was good, nice tennis court.”
“Well appointed apartment with everything you need. View of the beautiful golf course. The reception staff and cleaners are very friendly and efficient. Excellent.”
“Perfect for quiet and relaxing holiday and yet close to the bars and restaurants which are just across the road. During July and August there is a shuttle bus to the beach which operates every half hour.”
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