7 Great Things to Do in Alicante

Why go to Alicante? If you need a small getaway with culture, tasty food, and nifty beaches? Alicante is the place for you! It is not a massive city or neither too small; it is perfect for a weekend getaway. When having 72 hours, there is a considerable amount of time exploring great things to do in Alicante and Costa Blanca.

1. The Grand Marina in Alicante

When entering Alicante, the first things you see in the harbor and the large breakwater that protects it. The Marina is a bewitching place to walk around and daydream about the lavish yachts lying in it. Who knows, maybe one day you will have your private yacht? The Marina is a charming place to walk around in the evening with the fresh sea breeze coming in and cooling the city down a couple of degrees.

2. The Old City of Alicante – El Barrio Viejo

I rented a room with Airbnb, just in the center of the old Barrio neighborhood – Plaza San Cristobal. You should walk around in the charming narrow streets of the old city, it is beautiful and gives you the authentic feel for the city. The Old City is also the area where you will find the nightlife. The streets in the Old City are a complete change from day-to-night.

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3. Playa de Postiguet – A Classic City Beach in Alicante

Playa de Postiguet is the beach in the heart of Alicante City Center. It is a beautiful and clean city beach with close access to everything. That is why I liked it. There is no hassle to go or to leave. The beach is just there to enjoy.

4. Castillo de Santa Bárbara

One of Spain largest Medieval fortresses!

Built-in 400 B.C, it has contained all sorts of people and purposes. Romans and Arabs used it drawbridges, batteries, hospitals, dungeons, and of course, more. It is a free attraction to see if you walk up the hill to reach the Castle.

The reward is a spectacular panorama view over Alicante, the mountains, and the sea. If you don’t fancy walking, you can always take the elevator to the castle from the Avenue de Juan Bautista Lafora. Remember, this is an excellent way to get space for more tapas and wine in the stomach. The elevator ride will cost you a small fee, and guided tours cost EUR 3.

5. Playa de San Juan

The Beach San Juan is the most delightful beaches of them all, and it is five kilometers from Alicante city center. You can easily go there by tram it will take you 20 min from Alicante C.C. This beach is perfect for a whole day of sunbathing and relaxation! The water is clear, clean, and beautiful to swim in. There are plenty of choices in cafés, restaurants, and shops on the promenade, everything that can make it a convenient beach to spend a day.

6. Tabarca Island A Day Trip from Alicante

We all love a little getaway; this is why we have a small island named Tabarca. Only 50 minutes outside of Alicante, you can escape to Tabarca Island, surrounded by the blue waters and the Mediterranean Sea. The only inhabited island in the region.

It is Mediterranean Marine Reserve, which allows snorkeling and diving around the island to see the marine life. The Island has unremarkable biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Travel to Tabarca Island from Alicante

I spent my day in a secret natural bay towards the lighthouse and away from the main beach. I finished off my day by walking in the main street and then eating some delicious fresh seafood from one of the restaurants the island inhabited. You find the boat to Tabarca island in the port of Alicante – the name of the company is Cruceros Kon Tiki the trip cost EUR 19.

7. Discovering the Best Mojito at El Coscorrón

For me, this was the coolest place of all the bars and nightclubs in Alicante. You enter by a small window-door, and suddenly you are in the dungeon of Mojito heaven at El Coscorrón Bar. Seriously good Mojitos! El Coscorrón is one of the most refreshing things to do in Alicante!! They make them non-alcoholic as well.

Other Great Things to Do in Alicante

Well, finding great food is one of the most important things to do in Alicante. I recommend walking in Calle San Francisco that has Mushrooms sculptures on the Street. There are many delicious tapas places in Calle San Francisco where you can discover Spanish food’s richness and tastiness.

Stop by El garaje bar is where the locals get generous food portions and fair prices. Enjoy this place! My favorite La Taberna San Pascual, excellent service, deliciously tasty food, great atmosphere, lovely table wine, and reasonable prices.

Other things to do in Alicante is the Mercado Central, go here to get the freshest fruit and a feel for where the locals go and do their everyday shopping. Stroll Explanada de Espana and watch the people.

Below are a few tours I would definitely check out doing in Alicante

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Travel to Benidorm & Altea

SaveIf you have more than 72 hours, you should add Benidorm and Altea to your list for some exploring. Altea is one of the most charming towns of the Costa Blanca, North. A beautiful old town packed full of white houses with character and an impressive church that is perfect for the postcard back home.

From Alicante to Benidorm and Altea you can travel with the Tram.

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Final Saying About Alicante

There it was seven great things to do in Alicante; I did all of these seven things in three days or 72 hours. That was just enough exploring and enough beach time to enjoy it all. The most important thing when traveling is to have fun if it’s not fun and it’s too much to do. Don’t do it at all, slow down and enjoy the beach or that thing you decided to do. Sometimes it’s okay to be on the beach. Sometimes that’s just what we need.