Guidebook for Alacant

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Guidebook for Alacant

Food Scene

One of the best places to eat Spanish food in town
150 locals recommend
Nou Manolín
3 C. Villegas
150 locals recommend
One 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 Remedio
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)
Great pizza in the heart of the old town
70 locals recommend
Sale & Pepe Barrio | Pizzería Alicante | Restaurante Italiano Alicante
3 Calle de Muñoz
70 locals recommend
Great 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.
902 locals recommend
Santa Bárbara Castle
902 locals recommend
Great views of Alicante city from the castle perched up on the hill of Santa Barbara.
Alicantes famous bullfighting ring
97 locals recommend
Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'Espanya
97 locals recommend
Alicantes 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!
131 locals recommend
Canelobre Caves
CV-776
131 locals recommend
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!
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.
424 locals recommend
El Castell de Guadalest
424 locals recommend
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

Lovely shady square with restaurants around it.
48 locals recommend
Placa Gabriel Miro
Plaza Gabriel Miró
48 locals recommend
Lovely 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 Canalejas
Nice 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.
21 locals recommend
Cala Ambolo
5 C. Richard Wagner
21 locals recommend
Beautiful cove with crystl blue waters about 1 hour from Alicante.
Miles of fine sandy beach usually quieter than other beaches in the area
16 locals recommend
Los Arenales Del Sol Beach
48 Av San Bartolomé de Tirajana
16 locals recommend
Miles 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
316 locals recommend
Playa de San Juan
316 locals recommend
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 Francesc
The 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 16
Old 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
60 locals recommend
Auditorio Alicante
5 P.º Campoamor
60 locals recommend
Regularly 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
210 locals recommend
Teatro Principal de Alicante
s/n Pl. Ruperto Chapí
210 locals recommend
Historic theatre in center of alicante. There is a lovely tranquil bar that is a nice spot to relax in the evening

Shopping

Here you'll find lots of clothes stores and also Carrefour.
226 locals recommend
Plaza Mar 2
s/n Avinguda de Dénia
226 locals recommend
Here 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)
315 locals recommend
Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El Sabio
315 locals recommend
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)
Department store with gourmet cafe
215 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés
1 Av. Federico Soto
215 locals recommend
Department store with gourmet cafe
Lots of shops on this street
106 locals recommend
Avenida Maisonnave
Avenida Maisonnave
106 locals recommend
Lots of shops on this street

Essentials

Supermarket just round the corner and has everything you'll need
203 locals recommend
Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les Nacions
203 locals recommend
Supermarket just round the corner and has everything you'll need
Post office in Alicante
8 locals recommend
Correos
3 Pl. Gabriel Miró
8 locals recommend
Post office in Alicante
bank with cash machine
CaixaBank
17 Carrer Arquebisbe Loaces
bank with cash machine

Drinks & Nightlife

Great views over the marina to watch the sunset
36 locals recommend
SOHO MAR
Muelle Levante
36 locals recommend
Great 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.
10 locals recommend
OCHO Y MEDIO - Alicante
15 Plaza Sta. Teresa
10 locals recommend
Alicante's secret place for live music & comedy. A bar with character and a nice place to spend an evening.
The old town has many bars
Desdén
22 Carrer Llauradors
The old town has many bars