Alicante Excursions

Castle Santa Barbara, Alicant © www.123rf.com / Antonio Ballesteros
Most Popular Hotels in Alicante:
Partida Del Tosalet, 03791
C/ Haya, 03724
Camino Viejo De Altea 51, 03581
Alfonso Xiii, 03300
 
 




The Isla de Tabarca (Island of Tabarca) is in fact a natural monument, and is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Country. It is 11 miles (20km) from Alicante. The waters around the island are now listed as a Marine Reserve. The island has an important set of fortifications, an 18th-century church and the Castle of San José. Tabarca was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1964. Kon Tiki (tel: (96) 521 6396) have boats departing several times a day from Muelle de Costa 2. The journey to the island takes about 30 minutes.

Located less than an hour's drive north in the direction of Valencia, Altea is set on a small hill overlooking a stretch of coastline. The restricted tourist development is centred on the seafront and the town has retained its character and charm. The old village on the hill is a picturesque one, with its blue-domed church and white houses, all decorated with beautiful flowers. Contact Tourist Info Altea, Carrer Sant Pere 9 (tel: (96) 584 4114), for more information.

Terra Natura Wildlife Park is a great way to spend the day with the family. This recently inaugurated wildlife park (website: www.terranatura.com) is outside the famous tourist resort of Benidorm, about an hour's drive north of Alicante. There's also a theme park called Terra Mitica (tel: 902 020 220; website: www.terramiticapark.com).

Tours of Alicante


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