Things To Do in Alicante

Alicante Golf

An 18-hole Seve Ballesteros-designed course beside Playa de San Juan, with a hotel and academy — the city's main golf, minutes from the beach.

Barrio de Santa Cruz

Barrio de Santa Cruz, Alicante

The old town's steep, whitewashed quarter climbing toward the castle — flower-filled lanes and tiny squares, calm by day and full of tapas bars by night.

Basílica de Santa María

Plaza de Santa María, Alicante

The city's oldest church, a Gothic basilica with a striking Baroque doorway, tucked in the old town beneath the castle.

Cabo de las Huertas

Cabo de las Huertas, Alicante

A rocky headland of hidden coves and clear water between San Juan and the Albufereta — the locals' spot for snorkelling and a quieter swim off the rocks.

Café & Mar Lounge

Playa de San Juan, Alicante

A relaxed beach lounge on the San Juan seafront — coffee and brunch by day, cocktails and chilled music into the evening.

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Monte Benacantil, Alicante

The great hilltop fortress on Mount Benacantil, dominating the city — 9th-century origins, free entry, and a 360° view over Alicante and the sea. Walk up or take the lift from Postiguet beach.

Explanada de España

Explanada de España, Alicante

Alicante's signature seafront promenade — a palm-lined avenue paved with 6.5 million red, cream and black marble tiles in a wave pattern. The heart of the evening paseo.

Isla de Tabarca

Isla de Tabarca (boats from Alicante port)

Spain's smallest inhabited island and a marine reserve, reached by boat from Alicante harbour — clear water for snorkelling, a walled village and famous caldero fish stew.

MACA — Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

Plaza de Santa María 3, Alicante

Alicante's free contemporary-art museum in the old town's oldest civil building — 20th-century Spanish art including Picasso, Miró and Dalí.

MARQ — Museo Arqueológico

Plaza Dr. Gómez Ulla s/n, Alicante

An award-winning archaeological museum telling the region's story through immersive, high-tech galleries — a proper rainy-day or midday-heat option.

Mercado Central

Avenida Alfonso el Sabio 10, Alicante

Alicante's grand Modernist covered market — two floors of fish, meat, produce and cheese under a domed hall. A working market and an architectural landmark in one.

Parque El Palmeral

Avenida de Elche, Alicante

A big, shady palm park on the south side of the city with lakes, waterfalls, walking paths and a playground — a cool green escape from the beach and the heat.

Pelican Club

Playa de San Juan, Alicante

A Miami-styled club and terrace on Playa de San Juan — cocktails, VIP tables and party nights, the glamorous end of the San Juan beach scene.

Playa de la Albufereta

Playa de la Albufereta, Alicante

A small, sheltered cove between Postiguet and San Juan — quieter and residential, with calm water that suits families.

Playa de San Juan

Playa de San Juan, Alicante

The city's best-loved beach — a long, wide arc of fine sand a few kilometres north, backed by a leafy residential district, the arrocerías and the tram line into town.

Playa del Postiguet

Playa del Postiguet, Alicante

Alicante's golden city beach right below the Santa Bárbara castle — a palm-lined stretch a short walk from the old town and the Explanada, with calm water and beach bars.

Xeven Beach Club

Playa de San Juan, Alicante

A stylish beach club on Playa de San Juan — sunbeds, cocktails, Mediterranean food and DJ sessions by the sand, a short tram ride from the centre.