Guidebook for Alicante
Essentials
Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les NacionsThis is a huge Auchan (they call it Alcampo here in Spain, or Jumbo if you are from Portugal), where you can get anything you may need. Much lower prices than in the city, as they don't expect tourists to come here. Consider taking the tram from Mercado (one stop) or take a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
38 locals recommend
Alcampo
s/n Avinguda de DéniaThis is a huge Auchan (they call it Alcampo here in Spain, or Jumbo if you are from Portugal), where you can get anything you may need. Much lower prices than in the city, as they don't expect tourists to come here. Consider taking the tram from Mercado (one stop) or take a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Getting Around
You can take bus C6 to and from the airport. The airport is around 20 minutes from the apartment.
The name of the bus stop which you use for the apartment is "Av. Alfonso El Sabio no 12" and is approximately 3 minutes walk from the flat.
The service runs from 5:00 to 24:00 and departs every 20 minutes.
234 locals recommend
Alicante Airport
Avinguda de l'AltetYou can take bus C6 to and from the airport. The airport is around 20 minutes from the apartment.
The name of the bus stop which you use for the apartment is "Av. Alfonso El Sabio no 12" and is approximately 3 minutes walk from the flat.
The service runs from 5:00 to 24:00 and departs every 20 minutes.
Underground tram station, 2 min walk from the apartment.
Great way to reach many places in the area, including nearby locations like Costa Blanca. You can buy your tickets there. Google Maps knows the departure times.
You can also take longer trips from here, to Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and more.
42 locals recommend
TRAM Mercat Central
Underground tram station, 2 min walk from the apartment.
Great way to reach many places in the area, including nearby locations like Costa Blanca. You can buy your tickets there. Google Maps knows the departure times.
You can also take longer trips from here, to Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and more.
Shopping
Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El SabioSightseeing
The castle offers stunning views of Alicante. You can hike up, or take an elevator.
902 locals recommend
Santa Bárbara Castle
The castle offers stunning views of Alicante. You can hike up, or take an elevator.
Arts & Culture
Auditorio Alicante
5 P.º CampoamorEntertainment & Activities
Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'EspanyaParks & Nature
Postiguet beack is 8 min walk from the apartment, and it is Alicante's main beach.
Be sure to check Costa Blanca beach in San Juan as well. That is my favorite.
140 locals recommend
Atalaya de la Playa del Postiguet
Postiguet beack is 8 min walk from the apartment, and it is Alicante's main beach.
Be sure to check Costa Blanca beach in San Juan as well. That is my favorite.
Playa San Juan is a very long, very wide beach 20 mins away from the apartment, by tram. It is far less crowded and offers better restaurants than Postiguet Beach.
You can take line 3 from Mercado station., which is 2 min from the apartment. The tram runs twice per hour, at :20 and :50, and it takes 15 mins to reach the beach. There are multiple tram stops you can get off at along the beach.
316 locals recommend
Playa de San Juan
Playa San Juan is a very long, very wide beach 20 mins away from the apartment, by tram. It is far less crowded and offers better restaurants than Postiguet Beach.
You can take line 3 from Mercado station., which is 2 min from the apartment. The tram runs twice per hour, at :20 and :50, and it takes 15 mins to reach the beach. There are multiple tram stops you can get off at along the beach.