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Things to Do in San Juan de Alicante
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in San Juan de Alicante — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in San Juan de Alicante — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in San Juan de Alicante
- ✦Walk the historic centre and Plaza de España
- ✦Ride at the Club Hípico de San Juan
- ✦Visit the 18th-century Finca Abril and surrounding huerta
- ✦Cycle to Playa de San Juan via the Vía Parque
- ✦Catch a concert at the Auditorio de Sant Joan
Best beaches in San Juan de Alicante
- Playa de San Juan7 km of fine golden sand 5 minutes east — one of Spain's best urban beaches (technically in Alicante municipality).
- Playa MuchavistaContinuation of San Juan beach into El Campello, 10 minutes north.
Events & festivals in San Juan de Alicante
- Fiestas de Sant JoanJunePatron-saint fiestas around the summer solstice with bonfires and parades.
- Moros y CristianosJuneSmaller-scale but characterful re-enactments.
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