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Things to Do in Alicante
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Alicante — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Alicante — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Alicante
- ✦Castell de Santa Bárbara — free lift from Postiguet
- ✦Tapas crawl in El Barrio (Casco Antiguo)
- ✦Stroll the Explanada de España palm promenade
- ✦MARQ archaeology museum (European Museum of the Year)
- ✦Day-trip on the TRAM along the coast to Dénia
Best beaches in Alicante
- Playa del PostiguetCity beach beneath the castle, walkable from the old town.
- Playa San Juan7 km of fine golden sand — the main residential beach district.
- Cabo de las HuertasSeries of rocky coves perfect for snorkelling.
Events & festivals in Alicante
- Hogueras de San Juan20–24 JuneSpain's second-largest fire festival, declared of International Tourist Interest.
- Moros y CristianosVariousMultiple parades across the city's barrios.
- Volvo Ocean Race / The Ocean RacePeriodicAlicante is the start port of the round-the-world race.
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