Guidebook for Alicante
Food Scene
One of our favorites for seafood in general. The best boquerones fritos and patatas bravas we've had in the city.
Los Mejillones de Correos
19 Pl. Gabriel MiróOne of our favorites for seafood in general. The best boquerones fritos and patatas bravas we've had in the city.
The best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the city so far! It's so popular nowadays that you may need to make a reservation.
55 locals recommend
Bodhi Green
46 C. San FernandoThe best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the city so far! It's so popular nowadays that you may need to make a reservation.
Tapas Bar with great food and great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Chico Calla Alicante Calle San Fernando
20 C. San FranciscoTapas Bar with great food and great atmosphere.
This is our go to place for sushi. The price are very reasonable and they offer a daily lunch menu.
GO! Sushing Alicante
48 Rambla de Méndez NúñezThis is our go to place for sushi. The price are very reasonable and they offer a daily lunch menu.
La Taberna Ibérica
7 Calle Pedro SebastiàTypical Spanish food.
A place we always take family and friends. It has great quality food and a big exterior terrace. A must have are the scallops (zamburiñas). They are to die for. Good price for the quality of the food.
El Chaflán de Luceros
4 Pl. de los LucerosA place we always take family and friends. It has great quality food and a big exterior terrace. A must have are the scallops (zamburiñas). They are to die for. Good price for the quality of the food.
This place is very popular with locals in the summer months. The best Horchata in Alicante hands down! (Open only during summer months).
20 locals recommend
Horchatería Azul
38 Carrer Calderón de la BarcaThis place is very popular with locals in the summer months. The best Horchata in Alicante hands down! (Open only during summer months).
Excellent Mexican & Asian fusion. The owners are amazing and the although the cost is higher than average, it is well worth it.
6 locals recommend
Wasamole
5 C. José Gutiérrez PeténExcellent Mexican & Asian fusion. The owners are amazing and the although the cost is higher than average, it is well worth it.
If you like ramen, you must go here. If you time your arrival properly you can avoid the long cues.
Yokocho Ramen
6 Carrer Poeta Campos VasalloIf you like ramen, you must go here. If you time your arrival properly you can avoid the long cues.
Restaurante Open
12 C. Manuel AntónCreative Michelin star dishes at a reasonable price.
Typical dishes from Alicante. We recommend for a typical Alicante breakfast surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Rincon de Antonio
Typical dishes from Alicante. We recommend for a typical Alicante breakfast surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The Horchata is really good here. They also serve breakfast, coffee, pastries, and ice cream.
11 locals recommend
La Ibense
7 Av. de la ConstituciónThe Horchata is really good here. They also serve breakfast, coffee, pastries, and ice cream.
Beside all the amazing options they have on the menu, they also offer a tapa of paella rice. Its called "Arroz Robao" (Stolen Rice).
L'arruzz Alicante
Beside all the amazing options they have on the menu, they also offer a tapa of paella rice. Its called "Arroz Robao" (Stolen Rice).
Tapas Bar with excellent tapas and great atmosphere. Ask for la piruleta and you will never forget it.
52 locals recommend
Sento Barrio
7 C. San PascualTapas Bar with excellent tapas and great atmosphere. Ask for la piruleta and you will never forget it.
Great place for traditional Spanish food. Daily menu of the day M-F for 13,50€. Try the Sardines and beer for under 4 €.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Capri
6 C. San IldefonsoGreat place for traditional Spanish food. Daily menu of the day M-F for 13,50€. Try the Sardines and beer for under 4 €.
Really unique options. They cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering a range of gluten free, lactose free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Freedom Of Choice FOC
Really unique options. They cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering a range of gluten free, lactose free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of craft beers at an excellent price. Couple of my favorites are Gordon´s (Scottish style strong lager) and Kwak (Belgian strong pale ale).
6 locals recommend
Malatesta
17 Av. Dr. GadeaGreat selection of craft beers at an excellent price. Couple of my favorites are Gordon´s (Scottish style strong lager) and Kwak (Belgian strong pale ale).
Great place to have a nice beer and people watch. It is located on one of the busiest walking intersections in the old town.
Munich
1 C. San PascualGreat place to have a nice beer and people watch. It is located on one of the busiest walking intersections in the old town.
If you want a proper mixed cocktail, this is the place to go. Love the piña cololada.
Oculto Alicante
If you want a proper mixed cocktail, this is the place to go. Love the piña cololada.
Blacky bar
Look for dates where they offer traditional flamenco with singer, dancer, and guitarist.
Entre Bambalinas
Look for dates where they offer flamenco with singer, dancer, and guitarist.
Neighbourhoods
Cabo de las Huertas is a rock formation beach (calas) which is well worth the visit. Full of walking trails and amazing views. It is easily rechable by public transport, tram or bus in approx. 15 minutes from Alicante city center.
79 locals recommend
Cap de l'Horta
Cabo de las Huertas is a rock formation beach (calas) which is well worth the visit. Full of walking trails and amazing views. It is easily rechable by public transport, tram or bus in approx. 15 minutes from Alicante city center.
7 kilometers of beautiful sandy beaches. In the summer months if the local Alicante beach el postiguet is full, this is a great alternative.
316 locals recommend
Playa de San Juan
7 kilometers of beautiful sandy beaches. In the summer months if the local Alicante beach el postiguet is full, this is a great alternative.
Vilajoyosa
El Castell de Guadalest
Sightseeing
Santa Bárbara Castle
Atalaya de la Playa del Postiguet
Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El SabioParque de la Ereta
17 Calle Remigio SebastiàSaint Ferdinand Castle
Parque de Canalejas
Avenida de Ramón y Cajal
Serra Grossa - Alicante
Avinguda de DéniaTabarca Island
6 Pl. Pou del PalSupermarkets
Convenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Supercor Expres
4 C. Díaz MoreuConvenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment.
Mercadona
Local large supermarket chain. Lots of variety with good prices. Closed on Sundays.
Convenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment towards the beach.
56 locals recommend
Carrefour Express
2 Plaça de l'AjuntamentConvenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment towards the beach.
Convenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment towards the beach.
SUMA SUPERMERCADO
Convenient supermarket that opens everyday with long hours. Less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment towards the beach.
Lockers Luggage Storage
Ask us for the COUPON CODE and get 25% discount! We recommend to book in advance. Availability is very limited especially in the high season. Use discount code alf25.
18 locals recommend
24 Hour Luggage Storage (Consigna) Alicante City Center. ONLINE BOOKING ONLY.
27 C. José Gutiérrez PeténAsk us for the COUPON CODE and get 25% discount! We recommend to book in advance. Availability is very limited especially in the high season. Use discount code alf25.
Lockers Alicante - Consigna Equipaje. Frente a estación de tren.
Alicante Locker - Luggage Storage - Consigna Maletas
Use code "EnjoyAlicante" for 10% discount.
City/town information
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