Costa Blanca sun, a marble esplanade, and a castle on the hill.
Alicante is the gateway to the Costa Blanca and an easy, sunny city break in its own right - a palm-lined seafront, a golden city beach and the Santa Barbara castle looking down over it all.
Reliable sun, a 15-minute hop from the airport, the launch point for the whole Costa Blanca (Benidorm, Calpe, Javea), and great-value seafood and rice dishes.
May to June and September to October for warm sea and fewer crowds. July-August is peak; winters are mild and quiet.
An early swim off Postiguet beach, then coffee under the palms on the Explanada de Espana.
Beachfront yoga at Playa de San Juan and the climb up to Santa Barbara castle for a workout with a view.
Tram a few stops north to El Campello for quieter beaches than the city centre.
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The old town below the castle - whitewashed lanes, tapas bars and the city’s nightlife.
The big sandy beach a tram-ride north - resort hotels and a long promenade, calmer than the centre.
The marble-tiled seafront esplanade and marina - central hotels and easy access to the port beach.
No - UK visitors can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
About 15 minutes by taxi, or 20 minutes on the frequent C6 airport bus into the centre.
Yes - the scenic TRAM light railway runs up the Costa Blanca coast to Benidorm in about an hour.
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