Things to do · Central Costa Blanca
Things to Do in Playa San Juan
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Playa San Juan — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Playa San Juan — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Playa San Juan
- ✦Cycle the 7 km seafront paseo from Cabo Huertas to Campello
- ✦Play golf at Alicante Golf (designed by Seve Ballesteros)
- ✦Hike or snorkel the Cabo de las Huertas coves
- ✦Take the TRAM to Alicante's old town and castle in 20 minutes
- ✦Eat seafood at the legendary beach restaurants of the paseo
Best beaches in Playa San Juan
- Playa de San Juan7 km Blue Flag beach of fine sand, gentle slope, full lifeguard service, showers and beach bars.
- Playa del MuchavistaNorthern continuation into El Campello — equally long and sandy.
- Cabo de las Huertas covesRocky calas at the southern headland — Cala Cantalar, La Palmera, Los Judíos.
Events & festivals in Playa San Juan
- Hogueras de San Juan20–24 JuneSpectacular bonfire festival on the beach for the summer solstice, declared of International Tourist Interest.
- Virgen del Carmen16 JulySea procession honouring the patron of fishermen.
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