Alicante Travel Guide
Spain
Alicante is a Spanish coastal city with a population of 334,757, on the Mediterranean coast. Its compact shoreline makes it easy to combine city time with a beach visit.
Most international visitors arrive through Alicante-Elche Airport, the airport serving the city. The closest named beach is Platja del Postiguet, just 0.5 kilometres away, while several other beaches lie within 5 kilometres, including Serragrossa, Playa de San Gabriel, La Albufereta and La Almadraba.
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Weather in Alicante
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +34
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Spain for good service but is not obligatory. Locals may round up slightly or leave a small amount.
Best time to visit Alicante
Jan
18°2Feb
17°5Mar
20°7Apr
21°3May
23°6Jun
28°3Jul
30°2Aug
31°1Sep
27°6Oct
25°5Nov
22°2Dec
18°4Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Alicante
Platja del Postiguet
0.5 km away
Serragrossa
2.7 km away
Playa de San Gabriel
3 km away
Playa de Babel
3.1 km away
Playa de la Albufereta
3.5 km away
La Albufereta
3.8 km away
La Almadraba
4.2 km away
Playa de la Almadraba
4.4 km away
Things to do in Alicante
Universidad de Alicante - Museo
museum
4.8 km
Castillo de Santa Barbara
historic site
0.5 km
1 km
Concatedral de San Nicolas
christian place of worship
0.1 km
0.6 km
Plaza de Toros de Alicante
stadium arena
0.8 km
MUBAG
museum
0.1 km
Teatre Principal d'Alacant
theatre venue
0.4 km
Getting there
Alicante-Elche Airport · 9.3 km
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