Alicante Holidays

We know jetting off to Spain for a fortnight in the sun is a popular choice for millions of British holidaymakers every year, but there's nowhere quite like Alicante. Nestled in the middle of Costa Blanca, this port city is lapped by the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean and offers plenty of rich culture and activities. Pack this in with legendary nightlife, diverse cuisine plus miles and miles of pristine sands, you’ve got one of the world's most exciting regions – Alicante.

Beaches
Alicante’s main charm is its endless beaches peppered along the coastline, including the famous San Juan Playa. Sun and sand worshippers will find restaurants, beach bars and designated sports areas on these white sands. Other well-equipped beaches comprise the Blue Flag El Postiguet along the port. For a more relaxed atmosphere, head to the smaller La Almadraba beach or peaceful El Saladar-Urbanova beach, while the hidden gem coves of Cabo de la Huerta offer crowd-free seclusion and are great snorkelling spots.

Culture
Alicante is replete with ancient architecture, such as the medieval blue-domed church of Santa Maria with its Michelangelo-inspired lettering. Some of the finest museums in Spain reside in Alicante, including the Bullfighting Museum and Museum of Archaeology – so history buffs can content themselves on their Alicante holidays! Meanwhile, the most vibrant fiestas here are in the summer, from the rollicking frivolity of the Bonfires of St John on 24th June, to August's more reverent Misteri d'Elx, an open air play to celebrate the Assumption.

Food & Drink
Offering typical Mediterranean flavours with a hint of Moorish influence, fresh produce and seafood features prominently in Alicante’s cuisine. From delicious tapas and paella to churros and turróns, Alicante has cuisine and budget to cater for all holidaymakers. Head to one of the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants or gastro bars for some traditional and authentic food you won’t forget any time soon. Meanwhile, bargain dishes and local house wine aren’t hard to find throughout town.

Nightlife
One of Spain's most tourist-friendly resorts by day, it's at night that really Alicante comes to life. Amble around the town and choose from the plethora of pubs, clubs and discos. All manner of entertainment can be found here – from Metro Dance and Z-Klub for clubbers to The Lighthouse for an English pub atmosphere. And don't forget that you aren't very far away from Benidorm, which – as most will recognise – is a party town that starts late and parties through the night!

Important Information
Flight Time: 3hr
Time Difference: +1hr
Currency: Euro
Official Language: Spanish