Best Hotels In Alicante
Hotel Hospes Amerigo
Calle Rafael Altamira, 7, 03002
A five-star hotel situated in Alicante’s atmospheric old town, Hotel Hospes Amerigo is luxurious and distinctly Mediterranean. The on-site Fondillon Restaurant serves great tapas, while the Bodyna spa offers a place to unwind and kick back.
Hotel NH Alicante
Carrer de Mexico, 18, 03008
If the rooftop pool with views of the city isn’t enough to capture your attention, then the four-star Hotel NH Alicante’s spacious interiors will. Climate-controlled suites, many with balconies, give the centrally located hotel an airy, metropolitan feel. There’s also a gym and sauna to let off some steam after a busy day.
The Level at Melia Alicante
Paseo del Puerto Viejo, 3, 03002
For a laid-back holiday atmosphere, this adults-only four-star hotel combines sea front views and great facilities, with some rooms including a terrace and whirlpool tub. You’ll also have easy access to Postiguet Beach and the marina, just minutes away.
Best places to eat in Alicante
Restaurante El Canto
Carrer Alemania, 26, 03003
Authentic tapas is the order of the day at El Canto, a local restaurant where the decor is distinctly traditional. Fill up on baguette slices topped with Iberico ham, eggs served alongside asparagus, tuna steaks or garlic-roasted prawns.
Templo Restaurante
Calle Periodista Pirula Arderius, 7, 03001
Another favourite with the locals, Templo Restaurante, is a high-end haven for meat lovers. In a small and sophisticated setting where you can sample dishes to match. Enjoy steak tartare or lamb chops sauteed with garlic.
Porto Felice Ristorante Italiano
Muelle Levante, 8, Módulo 4, Local 2, 03001
Dine with a view of the Alicante marina at Porto Felice Ristorante Italiano, where Italian cuisine has an ocean focus. Dig into a dish of linguine topped with fresh clams and garlic while the kids enjoy a classic pizza, then treat everyone to tiramisu and crepes for dessert.
Best things to do in and around Alicante
Explanada de Espana
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, 03002
If there’s a single must-do in Alicante, it’s strolling along the iconic, mosaic-marble boulevard that runs parallel to the port wharf. Beneath the shade of towering palm trees, you can browse trinkets, see street artists in action and sample coffee shops aplenty. By night, there are open-air concerts where you can dance into the early morning.
Santa Barbara Castle
Santa Barbara Castle, 03002
Alicante’s huge fortification serves as a reminder of the city’s past, long before the city became the beach holiday destination it is today. Climb up to Mount Benacantil to see the medieval walls up close and take in some of Alicante’s best views.
San Juan Playa
Av. de Niza, 03540
Just five miles from central Alicante, San Juan Playa is a popular beach for families and couples. It’s wider and longer than Alicante’s city beach, and you can hire parasols and volleyball nets and make a day of it.