Alicante City - Costa Blanca

The city is buzzing with life and you can wine and dine at one of the many restaurants and bars or dance the night away at one of the clubs the city is so famous for.

The Paseo de la Explanada is the best place to go for that evening stroll.

During the summer the 'Trensnochador' (night train) makes enjoying yourself even easier as it connects and drops you off at all the night spots.

If you want to enjoy the tapas bars and restaurants, then the best place to go is El Barrio which is in the Old Quarter of the city.

A local landmark to visit is Benecantil mountain which overlooks the port and city. Perched high on top of the mountain is the beautiful Castillo de Santa Bárbara. You can also visit the nearby Isla de Tabarca (Island of Tabarca) and the 18th century church and castle of San José.

ALICANTE BEACHES
The city is surrounded by beautiful beaches such as La Playa de San Juan which is easily accessed from the road. La Albufereta is smaller and more secluded and El Postiguet is the nearest beach to the city and port. To the south of the city are the nudist beaches of La Playa Salador and Los Judios

Getting Here From Valencia

There are high-speed trains from Valencia and tickets cost approximately 25 euros. The journey takes 1 hour 25 minutes. Regional trains are much cheaper and slower at around 10 euros, journey time 2 hrs.

If you prefer to take the bus from Valencia there are frequent services from the Spanish bus company ALSA for around 14 euros - journey time two and a half hours... [Bus Website]

ALICANTE TOURS

Catamaran Cruise from Alicante

Sail on the Mediterranean Sea along the White Coast aboard a luxurious catamaran. Choose to spend the day however you please. Take a swim in the clear blue waters, or laze in the sun on the decks. Bring along your Scuba gear if you fancy a dive. The day is yours to spend how you wish. Your day includes a delicious lunch aboard the boat and the chance to sample the famous alcoholic specialty of Spain - sangria (wine, coca cola and fruits).

Seated comfortably in a Santana Anibal open top, off road vehicles 8 passenger seats and equipped with a professional music installation, you will experience the adventure of a lifetime. Your professional drivers will take you to the most beautiful places of this area: forgotten villages, a picturesque reservoir, a spectacular off road-climb up to 1.200m above sea level, to the "Barranco de Garx", also called the"Costa Blanca Grand Canyon".

At midday you will go to a typical Spanish restaurant, where you will have the chance to swim in the pool before lunch. A 3 course meal is included taken outside on the terrace with panoramic views and a swimming pool at noon. A second chance to get wet and with the highlight of the afternoon, are the Algar waterfalls: take a refreshing "natural shower" or jump into the crystalline source-water! For this excursion, sun protection, swimming costume and towels are recommended.