What are the best things to do in Alicante?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Alicante, Spain. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
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Why visit Alicante
Travel guide for Alicante, Spain — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Alicante is a stop in Spain, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 80–180 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Alicante trip cost
Budget
USD 35–60
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 80–180
per person / day
Luxury
USD 205–340+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Alicante, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Alicante
Estimated total (USD)
$2,565
≈ $1,283 per person · $366 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $130/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Alicante mid-range ground costs (budget 35–60 · mid 80–180 · luxury 205–340+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurante La Matanza Castellana
Restaurante Capri
100 Montaditos
Unik Asiatico Restaurante
La Tasca Del Barrio
Lemongrass Explanada
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel San Remo
Hotel Les Monges Palace
Hotel NH Rambla de Alicante
TRYP Alicante Gran Sol Hotel
Hotel Hospes Amérigo
Shopping
- Mercat Central
- Mercat Babel
- Mercat Benalúa
- Mercat Carolinas
- Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya market
- Mercado de Filatelia y Numismática
Nightlife
- Horchatería Azul
- BIRA
Good to know
Alicante travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Alicante?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Alicante, depending on how many day trips you want in Spain.
Where should I stay in Alicante?
Popular stays in Alicante include Hotel San Remo, Hotel Les Monges Palace, Hotel NH Rambla de Alicante. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Alicante cost?
On the ground in Alicante (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 35–60 per person per day, mid-range about 80–180, and luxury about 205–340+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Alicante, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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