Sight Seeing in Alicante
Alicante offers a wonderful mixture of Spanish city life, first class shopping, sumptuous cuisine and fantastic golf courses – not to mention stunning sandy beaches coupled with beautiful Spanish scenery! Besides its golden beaches, Alicante’s mountain-top castle is well worth a visit whilst you are in Spain so make sure you take your camera. Alicante is well known for its wine, as are the surrounding towns, the dry Spanish wines of Alicante come with a kick and are a great aperitif. Book a cheap flight to Alicante with Jet2.com to sample the local wine in the Spanish sunshine.
To get fantastic views of Alicante city and its beautiful coastline take the lift from El Postiguet Beach to Santa Barbara Castle.
Art lovers should not miss a visit to the Museo de la Asegurada modern art museum, with works by some of the great Spanish artists Salvador Dali and Picasso.
To see the traditional side of Alicante take a stroll through the historic buildings and whitewashed houses set on the narrow streets of the old town.
The Spanish city of Calpe, north of Alicante airport, lies around its focal point of "the rock", a huge boulder which can be viewed right along the bay. Calpe’s mountainous surroundings ensure protection from the elements and therefore offer the guaranteed Spanish sunshine.
If you fancy exploring the famous rock you can either reach the summit via the tunnel, or take the more relaxed approach and catch a boat from the marina. This up-market Spanish resort is a great place to explore on foot or relax by the marina.
Romantic Breaks in Alicante
Alicante is known for its beautiful white beaches lined with luxury yachts but Spain’s South East coast is also made up of quaint villages with whitewashed houses which make the perfect setting for a romantic stroll. Delicious Tapas and Spanish wine can be enjoyed over a long summer evening in one of the many traditional tavernas.
Fun Seekers in Alicante
You can’t beat Benidorm for the best in Costa Blancan nightlife – with an array of discos, clubs and bars you can party all night guaranteed! One of the most popular is KM disco which attracts top DJ's like Judge Jules and Brandon Block.
In Benidorm you don’t even have to leave the beach to find fun. Levante beach boasts swinging bridges, diving boards, rafts, slides for the more adventurous types as well as a wet playground. Those wanting to keep dry during the day can release their inner speed demon on the go-karting tracks.
Amusement park Terra Mítica guarantees a fun day out for all. On the outskirts of Benidorm this park has Mediterranean themed rides. An equally fun, but much wetter time, can be had at Aqualand where dardevils can ride the Kamikaze slides or the Black Hole ride. This waterpark proves to be a popular day out for Stag and Hen dos too.
If you’re looking to party till dawn then Benidorm is definitely the place to be, known for the best in Costa Blancan nightlife –full of discos, clubs and bars to suit all tastes clubbers can dance all night whilst others enjoy the music from their seat with a cocktail or two.
If it’s a bit of fun in the Spanish sun you’re after then book your cheap flights to Alicante with Jet2.com, stag and hen dos can benefit from our Group Booking service, see www.jet2.com/Groups.aspx for details.
Family Fun in Alicante
For families and those wanting more relaxing entertainment the Old Town offers relaxing restaurants and people-watching on the promenade. There is always so much to do and see whilst in Benidorm, so book your cheap flights to Spain early at Jet2.com to ensure you get the best deal available online.
Benidorm also boosts two fantastic beaches. Levante Beach is the liveliest with a promenade lined with bars and cafes and swinging bridges, diving boards, rafts, slides and a wet playground further out to sea. Excellent life-guard and children’s services are on offer to cater for all your families needs. Pontiente Beach near the Old Town is a little quieter and less crowded than its lively neighbour, and offers safe swimming and activities for families.
For a fun packed day out why not visit Terra Mítica, a giant amusement park located just outside of Benidorm? The five areas of the park offer visitors a truly Mediterranean experience with themed rides based on the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece, Iberia and Rome. Alternatively try Aqualand for a cracking day out at this fun-filled water park!
Events in Alicante
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Top Tips for Alicante
Sample Alicante's Sumptious Spanish Cuisine - With plenty of international cuisine on offer you have the choice to try something different. The traditional tavernas offer tasty local tapas if you fancy sampling some Spanish fayre. Or if you’re the kind to keep the home comforts, there are plenty of opportunities for a Sunday roast in the resort. To sample the local Spanish cuisine in the fabulous surroundings of the Costa Blanca, book a cheap flight from the UK to Alicante with Jet2.com, the low cost airline.
During the summer months visitors to Alicante can take the Truitrén (tourist train) where you can hop off at many spots such as the sports marina or just stay on and enjoy the scenery. It runs during July and August and is one of the best ways to get around. For the rest of the year buses and trains offer regular services in Alicante and further a field if you fancy a bit more exploring and a scheduled bus also serves Alicante airport.
Shopping – Shopaholics will be pleased to find high street names like Zara and H&M in the city centre where prices may be lower than in the UK. For tourists wanting to bring something a little bit different back then leather, ceramics and woodcarvings are all specialities of the area and can be found in many shops.
KEY PHRASES
Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don’t understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla usted ingles?
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo espanol.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? – ¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses
Cost of a pint of beer:
£1.80
Hotels & Apartments in Alicante
Here is a selection of our accommodation available in Alicante:
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Poseidon Hotels Complex (3*)
This complex has two main buildings where guests are accommodated and boasts a range of facilities to keep even the most active holiday maker occupied...
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Denia Marriott (5*)
This magnificent complex, set in spacious grounds, nestles into the hillside just outside the pretty town of Denia ...
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Apart Amatista (3*)
These newly built apartments are very well equipped and form the perfect home away from home right in the heart of Calpe...
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Castilla (3*)
Popular hotel located in the San Juan Beach area of Alicante, just a few minutes walk from the sandy beach, resort shops and amenities...
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Melia Alicante (4*+)
Positioned directly between Postiguet beach and the marina, the location of this quality hotel is perfect for visiting the historical centre of Alicante ...
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