Guidebook for Alicante

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Guidebook for Alicante

Essentials

Historical building, very crowded on Saturday, ideal for buying your fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. It has now become the place to be for the weekend's "Tardeo" afternoon drink.
315 locals recommend
Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El Sabio
315 locals recommend
Historical building, very crowded on Saturday, ideal for buying your fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. It has now become the place to be for the weekend's "Tardeo" afternoon drink.
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
203 locals recommend
Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les Nacions
203 locals recommend
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
203 locals recommend
Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les Nacions
203 locals recommend
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante

Sightseeing

On the top of Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 metres, there is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, built in the ninth century. Access by lift from Postiguet beach side on the avenue.
902 locals recommend
Santa Bárbara Castle
902 locals recommend
On the top of Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 metres, there is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, built in the ninth century. Access by lift from Postiguet beach side on the avenue.
In the heart of the city is a 900m wide arc of golden sand. Wonderfully positioned for easy access and backed by a palm-shaded promenade with modern bars offering refreshments and food.
Carrer de Jovellanos
Carrer de Jovellanos
In the heart of the city is a 900m wide arc of golden sand. Wonderfully positioned for easy access and backed by a palm-shaded promenade with modern bars offering refreshments and food.
Colourful quarter of old city, south-west of Santa Bárbara castle. Small houses climb up the hill leading to the walls and the castle, through narrow streets decorated with flags and tubs of flowers.
Calle San Antonio
Calle San Antonio
Colourful quarter of old city, south-west of Santa Bárbara castle. Small houses climb up the hill leading to the walls and the castle, through narrow streets decorated with flags and tubs of flowers.
One of the biggest and busiest family beaches 6km from Alicante, reachable by car, bus 21 and 22 (from stop in front of Mercado Central) or by TRAM L4 (Mercado), mere 15 minutes trip.
11 locals recommend
Avenida de Niza
Avenida de Niza
11 locals recommend
One of the biggest and busiest family beaches 6km from Alicante, reachable by car, bus 21 and 22 (from stop in front of Mercado Central) or by TRAM L4 (Mercado), mere 15 minutes trip.
Huge beach at car distance, reachable by bus 27 (Urbanova stop, check time on subus.es as bus only circulates hourly and irregular in winter). Nudist area is located between Urbanova and Arenales.
39 locals recommend
Arenals del Sol
39 locals recommend
Huge beach at car distance, reachable by bus 27 (Urbanova stop, check time on subus.es as bus only circulates hourly and irregular in winter). Nudist area is located between Urbanova and Arenales.
Designed in 1915, it is a wonderful circular plaza containing a dramatic fountain surrounding a tall monument. During June festivities, the "Mascelta" fireworks are performed here at 14:00.
105 locals recommend
Plaza de Los Luceros
20 Placa de los Luceros
105 locals recommend
Designed in 1915, it is a wonderful circular plaza containing a dramatic fountain surrounding a tall monument. During June festivities, the "Mascelta" fireworks are performed here at 14:00.

Arts & Culture

Avant-garde design museum uses modern audiovisual techniques, with more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites.
441 locals recommend
Archaeological Museum of Alicante
S/N Placa Dr. Gómez Ulla
441 locals recommend
Avant-garde design museum uses modern audiovisual techniques, with more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites.
Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante. Totally renewed with an additional building to host permanent and temporary exhibitions.
204 locals recommend
MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante
3 Pl. Sta. María
204 locals recommend
Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante. Totally renewed with an additional building to host permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Everything Else

University of Alicante offers a variety of courses, including intensive Spanish classes for foreigners. Bus 24 takes you there.
12 locals recommend
University of Alicante Polytechnic School - EPSA
s/n Carr. de San Vicente del Raspeig
12 locals recommend
University of Alicante offers a variety of courses, including intensive Spanish classes for foreigners. Bus 24 takes you there.
Closest bus stop to go downtown with lines 1, 3, 4 or 8 and 25 until the Esplanada.
Av de Jijona, 23
Closest bus stop to go downtown with lines 1, 3, 4 or 8 and 25 until the Esplanada.
If coming from Murcia, Madrid or Barcelona by train, you will arrive at Alacant terminus station.
59 locals recommend
Alacant-Terminal station
1 Av. Salamanca
59 locals recommend
If coming from Murcia, Madrid or Barcelona by train, you will arrive at Alacant terminus station.
Well.... if you are here, you probably know it already :-) Get either bus (very cheap!) or taxi to get to the apartment.
234 locals recommend
Alicante Airport
Avinguda de l'Altet
234 locals recommend
Well.... if you are here, you probably know it already :-) Get either bus (very cheap!) or taxi to get to the apartment.
Looking for some local colorful pottery for your friends, or need some natural herbs for a pain? This centrally located store will certainly give you some good ideas.
Av. Alfonso El Sabio, 15
15 Avenida Alfonso El Sabio
Looking for some local colorful pottery for your friends, or need some natural herbs for a pain? This centrally located store will certainly give you some good ideas.
Alicante bullring, for those who understand this Spanish tradition.
97 locals recommend
Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'Espanya
97 locals recommend
Alicante bullring, for those who understand this Spanish tradition.
The promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the most lovely promenades in Spain. Stroll along the waterfront
199 locals recommend
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
199 locals recommend
The promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the most lovely promenades in Spain. Stroll along the waterfront
(14th-16th centuries), built in Gothic style over the former main mosque. Other features include the high altar, in Rococo style, and the portal, in Baroque style, both from the 18th century.
76 locals recommend
Basílica of St Mary of Alicante
1 Pl. Sta. María
76 locals recommend
(14th-16th centuries), built in Gothic style over the former main mosque. Other features include the high altar, in Rococo style, and the portal, in Baroque style, both from the 18th century.
(15th-18th centuries), also built over a mosque. It is the main church of Alicante and the bishop's seat.
126 locals recommend
Co-cathedral of St Nicholas of Bari, Alicante
2 Pl. del Abad Penalva
126 locals recommend
(15th-18th centuries), also built over a mosque. It is the main church of Alicante and the bishop's seat.
Nearest pharmacy. Calle de Sevilla, 99, Alicante +34 965 24 08 31 Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia García Torrent
13 Avenida Pintor Xavier Soler
Nearest pharmacy. Calle de Sevilla, 99, Alicante +34 965 24 08 31 Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Largest hospital in the province of Alicante. With over 800 beds it is the leading medical centre in the city and region. Access through C/Maestro Alonso 109, Alicante 03010 too
24 locals recommend
Hospital General Universitario de Alicantet
11 Pintor Baeza
24 locals recommend
Largest hospital in the province of Alicante. With over 800 beds it is the leading medical centre in the city and region. Access through C/Maestro Alonso 109, Alicante 03010 too
Nearby pharmacy Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia García Torrent
13 Avenida Pintor Xavier Soler
Nearby pharmacy Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Big pharmacy not to far away from the apartment. Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia Conde Lumiares
38 Av. Conde de Lumiares
Big pharmacy not to far away from the apartment. Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Need a tennis court? This club has what you need at proximity. http://www.camontemar.es/index.php/instalaciones/precios-y-procedimientos/tenis
Montemar
25 Carrer Virgili
Need a tennis court? This club has what you need at proximity. http://www.camontemar.es/index.php/instalaciones/precios-y-procedimientos/tenis

Shopping

Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
215 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés
1 Av. Federico Soto
215 locals recommend
Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Excellent "Gourmet" shop on the ground floor. Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
Av Maisonnave, 1
1 Avenida Maisonnave
Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Excellent "Gourmet" shop on the ground floor. Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.

Food Scene

Great way to eat Spanish tapas.
28 locals recommend
Lizarrán Alicante - Rambla
18 Rbla. Méndez Núñez
28 locals recommend
Great way to eat Spanish tapas.
If you feel like having some more coffee for the Nespresso machine in the kitchen. One step from the El Corte Inglés, Easily reachable from the apartment by bus line 1 and 3.
Nespresso Boutique
15 Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro
If you feel like having some more coffee for the Nespresso machine in the kitchen. One step from the El Corte Inglés, Easily reachable from the apartment by bus line 1 and 3.
One of the most famous beach-front paella restaurants around. Good food, service can be quite rude. Booking necessary, max. 24 before (+34) 965 650 003 Reachable by Tram L3 "Costa Blanca" station
Casa Domingo
One of the most famous beach-front paella restaurants around. Good food, service can be quite rude. Booking necessary, max. 24 before (+34) 965 650 003 Reachable by Tram L3 "Costa Blanca" station
Very good restaurant for local food
21 locals recommend
Restaurante Valencia Once
11 C/ València
21 locals recommend
Very good restaurant for local food
One of the best high end tapas and wine experiences in town. www.latabernadelgourmet.com Calle San Fernando, 10, Alicante +34 965 20 42 33
151 locals recommend
La Taberna del Gourmet
10 C. San Fernando
151 locals recommend
One of the best high end tapas and wine experiences in town. www.latabernadelgourmet.com Calle San Fernando, 10, Alicante +34 965 20 42 33

Drinks & Nightlife

New beautiful & happy people for your Alicante night. Former El Forat staff to keep the spirit of Ibiza alive.
Calle Cienfuegos, 3
3 Calle Cienfuegos
New beautiful & happy people for your Alicante night. Former El Forat staff to keep the spirit of Ibiza alive.