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1. Alicante Harbour

For many visitors to the coast of Spain, the Alicante Harbour is the first port of call. When most of Alicante’s maritime industry shifted to nearby Valencia in the 1980s, the city’s harbor precinct was redeveloped for the tourist market. Today, 80,000 visitors disembark at the harbor from cruise ships, ferries and pleasure craft each year. The area surrounding the harbor is busy most of the day, with locals and visitors alike strolling the promenade in search of the perfect restaurant or bar.
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Alicante Harbour showing a bay or harbor

2. Postiguet Beach

Those wanting to cool off after a day of exploring Alicante’s treasures will love this stretch of beach. If you’ve always wanted to swim in the Mediterranean Ocean, this is an ideal place to fulfill your dream. Located adjacent to Alicante’s famous harbor precinct, Postiguet Beach can easily be reached on foot from the city, making it an ideal candidate for a quick swim.
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Postiguet Beach featuring swimming, tropical scenes and a beach

3. Campello Beach

Decades of tourist development along the Spanish coast have eroded some of the traditional character from the coastal towns. But El Campello and its stunning Campello Beach have resisted the transformation. The area offers a beautiful seaside getaway with all of southern Spain’s authentic charm. Make the trip to the beach for some of the best watersports on the coast or to visit the lively fishing harbor and watch the boats come and go. A stroll along the miles of wide, pristine white sand will reveal beautiful beachfront architecture and the relaxed approach to life perfected by generations of locals. Campello Beach is the perfect daytrip for visitors to Alicante, and a family-friendly swimming spot.
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Campello Beach showing swimming, a beach and a coastal town

4. Alicante Golf Course

Marked with a lake in the shape of an “S,” the designer’s initial, there is no doubt that Alicante Golf Course is a source of pride for both Severiano Ballesteros and the people of Alicante. Opened in 1998 to cater to both the increasing numbers of Spanish golf players and the many beachgoers looking for somewhere to play golf between dips in the sea, it now serves as a championship course that is also beloved by amateurs. Bring clubs or rent some and try the ingeniously designed challenges of the greens.
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The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

5. Central Market

The people of Spain are incredibly passionate about their food; it’s a central part of their daily lives. For many residents of Alicante, their day begins at the Central Market, an enormous fresh market in the heart of the city. Covering a huge area, the market has more than 200 stalls on two levels. Most of the wares at the market are fresh produce and meats; however, there are some non-perishable items, making it a great destination to pick up authentic souvenirs. If you’re heading to the beach or planning on climbing Mount Benacantil, a stop at the market on your way out of town is a great way to prepare an inexpensive and healthy picnic and get a taste for local customs at the same time.
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Central Market which includes a city and markets

6. Explanada de Espana

The Spanish love their evening strolls. They even have a word for it: paseo. The Explanada de España is the promenade that runs from the busy port region and wraps itself around the coast. Its surface was constructed from more than 6 million marble tiles. The red, white and black patterns represent the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a hive of activity, by day or night, and one of the most popular routes to follow in the city.
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Explanada de Espana showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

7. Castle of Santa Barbara

Perched 545 feet (166 meters) above sea level, upon the top of Mount Benacantil, this monumental fortification overlooks the city of Alicante and is one of the city’s major attractions. The Castle of Santa Bárbara is one of the largest castles from the medieval period remaining in Europe. It covers the entire summit of the mountain. Despite dating back more than a millennium to a period of Muslim rule in the ninth century, the castle has been expertly cared for and is almost entirely intact. Whether you have a passion for history or just make the trip for the panoramic views, no visitor to Alicante should miss the Castle of Santa Bárbara.
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Castle of Santa Barbara showing a city, general coastal views and night scenes

Popular places to visit

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Arenales Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Arenales Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Elche. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Arenales Beach
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Palmeral of Elche

Explore the great outdoors at Palmeral of Elche, a lovely green space in Elche. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Palmeral of Elche
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Santa Maria Basilica

You can learn about the history of Elche with a visit to Santa Maria Basilica. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Santa Maria Basilica
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Rio Safari Elche

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Rio Safari Elche during your vacation in Elche? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Rio Safari Elche
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Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium

Catch an event at Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium during your trip to Elche. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium
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Huerto del Cura Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Huerto del Cura Garden, a lovely green space in Elche. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Huerto del Cura Garden
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Altamira Palace

You can learn about the history of Elche when you stop by Altamira Palace. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Altamira Palace
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Playa de L'Altet

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de L'Altet during your trip to Elche? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Playa de L'Altet
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Playa de Les Pesqueres - El Rebollo

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de Les Pesqueres - El Rebollo during your trip to Elche? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Playa de Les Pesqueres - El Rebollo
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Alicante

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