Alicante Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
The most prominent symbol of Alicante is the Castle of Santa Barbara, which looks out over the city and the sea, from the summit of Mount Benacantil.
The Explanada de España is one of the most appealing promenades of the city. With palm trees and flower beds, the romantic setting is completed by the occasional cafe.
There is a beach for everyone in Alicante, and any one of them would be the perfect setting for an afternoon's sunbathing. The first, running north to south, is San Juan, long, broad and busy. It is a resort in itself, with hotels, restaurants, icecream bars, even a golf course. It really comes into its own as a top summer clubbing destination.
The scene changes completely with a series of small coves to the south, Palmeral, Cantalares and Judíos. Next, you come to small, sandy Almadraba, and watersports-friendly Albufereta. This is linked by tram to the city beach Playa del Postiguet. After crossing the city and port, the last beach is the wide, sandy Saladar or Urbanova beach, with panoramic views across the bay.
Tourist Information
Avenida de Salamanca
Tel: (96) 520 0000.
Website: www.alicanteturismo.com
Tourist Info La Rambla
Rambla de Méndez Núñez 23
Tel: (96) 520 0000.
Tourist Info Playa de San Juan
Avenida de Niza s/n, Playa de San Juan
Tel: (96) 520 0000.
Opens only in summer.
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