Guidebook for Alacant
Food Scene
Nou Manolín
3 C. VillegasOne of the best places to eat Spanish food in town
Intimate Gourmet restaurant on quiet non-touristy square just behind the main touristy area. The best home made croquetas you'll eat (and many other tasty dishes)
Distinto Gastrobar
7 Pl. Virgen del RemedioIntimate Gourmet restaurant on quiet non-touristy square just behind the main touristy area. The best home made croquetas you'll eat (and many other tasty dishes)
Great pizza in the heart of the old town
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Sale & Pepe Barrio | Pizzería Alicante | Restaurante Italiano Alicante
3 Calle de MuñozGreat pizza in the heart of the old town
Sightseeing
Great views of Alicante city from the castle perched up on the hill of Santa Barbara.
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Santa Bárbara Castle
Great views of Alicante city from the castle perched up on the hill of Santa Barbara.
Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'EspanyaAlicantes famous bullfighting ring
The Canalobre Caves are a worthwhile visit if you have your own transport. Guided tours start more or less every half hour. Occasionally the caves host classical music concerts!
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Canelobre Caves
CV-776The Canalobre Caves are a worthwhile visit if you have your own transport. Guided tours start more or less every half hour. Occasionally the caves host classical music concerts!
Famous village with cobbled streets perched on top of a mountain, lots of nice restaurants and handicraft shops with stunning views of the blue lake below.
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El Castell de Guadalest
Famous village with cobbled streets perched on top of a mountain, lots of nice restaurants and handicraft shops with stunning views of the blue lake below.
Parks & Nature
Placa Gabriel Miro
Plaza Gabriel MiróLovely shady square with restaurants around it.
Nice for a walk under the shade of the trees, has a childrens park and outdoor fitness machines
Calle Canalejas
Calle CanalejasNice for a walk under the shade of the trees, has a childrens park and outdoor fitness machines
Beautiful cove with crystl blue waters about 1 hour from Alicante.
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Cala Ambolo
5 C. Richard WagnerBeautiful cove with crystl blue waters about 1 hour from Alicante.
Miles of fine sandy beach usually quieter than other beaches in the area
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Los Arenales Del Sol Beach
48 Av San Bartolomé de TirajanaMiles of fine sandy beach usually quieter than other beaches in the area
Miles of golden sands only a short hop on the Tram away from Alicante
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Playa de San Juan
Miles of golden sands only a short hop on the Tram away from Alicante
The famous El Campello Beach with lots of little shops and restaurants along the shore.
Hotel Jorge I
25 Carrer de Sant FrancescThe famous El Campello Beach with lots of little shops and restaurants along the shore.
Old fishing town with beautiful colourful houses and restaurants along the promenade. Sandy beaches
Playa La Caleta
40 Plaça Suelos Dotacionales Pl 16Old fishing town with beautiful colourful houses and restaurants along the promenade. Sandy beaches
Arts & Culture
Regularly hosts live concerts typically classical, jazz or world music
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Auditorio Alicante
5 P.º CampoamorRegularly hosts live concerts typically classical, jazz or world music
Historic theatre in center of alicante. There is a lovely tranquil bar that is a nice spot to relax in the evening
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Teatro Principal de Alicante
s/n Pl. Ruperto ChapíHistoric theatre in center of alicante. There is a lovely tranquil bar that is a nice spot to relax in the evening
Shopping
Plaza Mar 2
s/n Avinguda de DéniaHere you'll find lots of clothes stores and also Carrefour.
Historic central market selling meat, vegetables and fish. Interesting place simply to walk around. At weekends many people gather at the cafes behind the market for "El Tardeo" (afternoon drinks)
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Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El SabioHistoric central market selling meat, vegetables and fish. Interesting place simply to walk around. At weekends many people gather at the cafes behind the market for "El Tardeo" (afternoon drinks)
El Corte Inglés
1 Av. Federico SotoDepartment store with gourmet cafe
Avenida Maisonnave
Avenida MaisonnaveLots of shops on this street
Essentials
Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les NacionsSupermarket just round the corner and has everything you'll need
Correos
3 Pl. Gabriel MiróPost office in Alicante
CaixaBank
17 Carrer Arquebisbe Loacesbank with cash machine
Drinks & Nightlife
SOHO MAR
Muelle LevanteGreat views over the marina to watch the sunset
Alicante's secret place for live music & comedy. A bar with character and a nice place to spend an evening.
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OCHO Y MEDIO - Alicante
15 Plaza Sta. TeresaAlicante's secret place for live music & comedy. A bar with character and a nice place to spend an evening.
Desdén
22 Carrer LlauradorsThe old town has many bars