Alicante Travel Guide

 7 Reviews  Terra Mitica en Benidorm, which is just about 40 kilometers from Alicante, is practically the only theme park in Europe with incredible attractions and shows that convert this park into a fascinating place in which time does not exist. You can intensely live the mysteries of the oldest... 

 19 Reviews  Also known as Plaza de Correos since the Post office (Correos) was in a building facing the square. It is dedicated to Grabriel Miró, a great writer and chronicler born in Alicante in 1879. This is one of the nicest squares in downtown. Only a block of buildings separates the square from the... 

 9 Reviews  This is the main promenade in Alicante, parallel to the port. It is a favorite place to walk. In the 50’s, when there were less distractions, many couples met here, walking up and down. It was constructed upon the old mole. 6 million tiles were used to create a wavy pattern combining red, white and... 

 4 Reviews  El Barrio the old quarter of Alicante lies at the feet of the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolas. This is a very lively neighbourhood at night. People af all ages go there to enjoy the numerous pubs, bars and taverns. 

 9 Reviews  Benidorm is very close by Alicante. Just remeber it takes time to get there by tram - for me it took 2 hours althought it shouldnt. Trip itself was not long - just waiting in between is what took most of the time. 

 3 Reviews  The central market was built in 1911 over the remains of the city walls from the 17th century. The market was built in eclectic style with modernist elements, with metal structure and brick façade. As the plot where it is placed is irregular, a rotunda was projected on the left of the main body.... 

 5 Reviews  This is the only inhabited in the Community of Valencia. It is located at a distance of 11 nautical miles from the city of Alicante. The islands Lebante Beach has a lenght of 250m and is near the villige which is a historic and artistic monument. It can be reached very easy from the marina harbour... 

 2 Reviews  22 kilometres long walk from Agost to el Puerto de Maigmó, easy level - tunels on the path so good idea to bring an electric torch (sorry - don't know what a little lamp/light that you have in your hand is called!) The area is full of mountains and although it is not a flowering natureside, the area... 

 3 Reviews  If you come to Alicante in June, from 19 to 24, you will enjoy the Hogueras de San Juan, the main festival that takes place in the city. The hogueras are bonfires built with papier-machê. About 180 hogueras are built along the city. Also barracas are built, where groups of neighbors join for the... 

 6 Reviews  Gravina Palace, built in the 18th century, houses now the Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina. The museum keeps a great collection of paintings and other pieces of art, with special attention to artists from Alicante. 

 6 Reviews  The present Town Hall was built in the 18th century in baroque style. The façade is decorated with barley-sugar columns. The two towers characterize this building. Inside, the Blue Hall belongs to the style of the Queen Isabel. Paintings of well known artists such as Padilla, Cabrera, Amorós and... 

 2 Reviews  Volvo Ocean Race will start from the port of Alicante. From last Friday night up to October 11th there will be a series of events in the Village, an area of the harbour that has been acoditioned for the race. There will be concerts, theater and cinema projections. The ship Victoria, a replica of... 

 1 Review and 363 Opinions  As the only five star in the centre of the city, the Amerigo is an accomplished affair. It has been...