Tips & Tricks
Tabarca Island — located 11 miles south of Alicante is a guitar-shaped island with a total area of 30 hectares. The Island of Tabarca has a curious history and has a firm place in ancient Greek history. It was once a refuge for Berber pirates and in 1760, King Carlos III ordered a fortress to […]
Parque de la Ereta (Alicante) — this park has excellent views of San Nicolás Cathedral and the Port, thanks to its location on Mount Benacantil. It is also a great starting point for visiting other appealing sights such as the Santa Cruz district. Planted with native plants and shrubs of subdued colours, its terraced slopes […]
Plaza de Toros (Plaza de España 7-8, Alicante) – first built in 1847, this bullring was renovated in 1888. Ever since, bullfights are regularly held here, as well as other events, such as the “Bonfires of Saint John”. When bullfights are not being held there, concerts are often booked there (attracting local and international artists […]
Kayak Alicante (Paraiso 66, Villajoyosa) – for those who want to explore the shores of Alicante, doing so by kayak is a fun experience. HIghly-rated on travel sites like TripAdvisor.com, “Alicante Aventura” also conducts mountainclimbing and other eco-tourist-friendly excursions. See its website for more details: www.alicanteaventura.com
El Postiguet (beach) — Postiguet Beach is located within walking distance of the center of town –which makes it attractive to locals and tourists alike. Behind the beach is a tiled promenade with a couple of restaurants and bars. During the Summer, a special wooden beach bar is erected (known as a “Chiriguito”) perfect for […]
Playa de San Juan (Alicante) — this is Alicante’s most famous beach, with sands stretching from the beaches at El Campello right through to the Cabo de las Huertas headland. It is an open beach with very high-quality fine sands and crystal-clear water located in an area with lots of apartments, services and businesses. All […]