Guidebook for Alicante
Essentials
Historical building, very crowded on Saturday, ideal for buying your fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.
It has now become the place to be for the weekend's "Tardeo" afternoon drink.
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Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El SabioHistorical building, very crowded on Saturday, ideal for buying your fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.
It has now become the place to be for the weekend's "Tardeo" afternoon drink.
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
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Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les NacionsMercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
Mercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
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Mercadona
4 Avinguda de les NacionsMercadona is part of a mayor supermarket chain, you have several stores around Alicante
Sightseeing
On the top of Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 metres, there is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, built in the ninth century. Access by lift from Postiguet beach side on the avenue.
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Santa Bárbara slott
On the top of Mount Benacantil at a height of 166 metres, there is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, built in the ninth century. Access by lift from Postiguet beach side on the avenue.
In the heart of the city is a 900m wide arc of golden sand. Wonderfully positioned for easy access and backed by a palm-shaded promenade with modern bars offering refreshments and food.
Carrer de Jovellanos
Carrer de JovellanosIn the heart of the city is a 900m wide arc of golden sand. Wonderfully positioned for easy access and backed by a palm-shaded promenade with modern bars offering refreshments and food.
Colourful quarter of old city, south-west of Santa Bárbara castle. Small houses climb up the hill leading to the walls and the castle, through narrow streets decorated with flags and tubs of flowers.
Calle San Antonio
Calle San AntonioColourful quarter of old city, south-west of Santa Bárbara castle. Small houses climb up the hill leading to the walls and the castle, through narrow streets decorated with flags and tubs of flowers.
One of the biggest and busiest family beaches 6km from Alicante, reachable by car, bus 21 and 22 (from stop in front of Mercado Central) or by TRAM L4 (Mercado), mere 15 minutes trip.
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Avenida de Niza
Avenida de NizaOne of the biggest and busiest family beaches 6km from Alicante, reachable by car, bus 21 and 22 (from stop in front of Mercado Central) or by TRAM L4 (Mercado), mere 15 minutes trip.
Huge beach at car distance, reachable by bus 27 (Urbanova stop, check time on subus.es as bus only circulates hourly and irregular in winter).
Nudist area is located between Urbanova and Arenales.
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Arenals del Sol
Huge beach at car distance, reachable by bus 27 (Urbanova stop, check time on subus.es as bus only circulates hourly and irregular in winter).
Nudist area is located between Urbanova and Arenales.
Designed in 1915, it is a wonderful circular plaza containing a dramatic fountain surrounding a tall monument. During June festivities, the "Mascelta" fireworks are performed here at 14:00.
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Plaza de Los Luceros
20 Placa de los LucerosDesigned in 1915, it is a wonderful circular plaza containing a dramatic fountain surrounding a tall monument. During June festivities, the "Mascelta" fireworks are performed here at 14:00.
Arts & Culture
Avant-garde design museum uses modern audiovisual techniques, with more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites.
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Arkeologisk museum i Alicante
S/N Placa Dr. Gómez UllaAvant-garde design museum uses modern audiovisual techniques, with more than 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites.
Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante. Totally renewed with an additional building to host permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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MACA-museet for samtidskunst i Alicante
3 Pl. Sta. MaríaContemporary Art Museum of Alicante. Totally renewed with an additional building to host permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Everything Else
University of Alicante offers a variety of courses, including intensive Spanish classes for foreigners. Bus 24 takes you there.
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University of Alicante Polytechnic School - EPSA
s/n Carr. de San Vicente del RaspeigUniversity of Alicante offers a variety of courses, including intensive Spanish classes for foreigners. Bus 24 takes you there.
Av de Jijona, 23
Closest bus stop to go downtown with lines 1, 3, 4 or 8 and 25 until the Esplanada.
If coming from Murcia, Madrid or Barcelona by train, you will arrive at Alacant terminus station.
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Alacant-Terminal station
1 Av. SalamancaIf coming from Murcia, Madrid or Barcelona by train, you will arrive at Alacant terminus station.
Well.... if you are here, you probably know it already :-) Get either bus (very cheap!) or taxi to get to the apartment.
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Alicante Airport
Avinguda de l'AltetWell.... if you are here, you probably know it already :-) Get either bus (very cheap!) or taxi to get to the apartment.
Looking for some local colorful pottery for your friends, or need some natural herbs for a pain? This centrally located store will certainly give you some good ideas.
Av. Alfonso El Sabio, 15
15 Avenida Alfonso El SabioLooking for some local colorful pottery for your friends, or need some natural herbs for a pain? This centrally located store will certainly give you some good ideas.
Alicante bullring, for those who understand this Spanish tradition.
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Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'EspanyaAlicante bullring, for those who understand this Spanish tradition.
The promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the most lovely promenades in Spain. Stroll along the waterfront
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Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
Passeig Esplanada d'EspanyaThe promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the most lovely promenades in Spain. Stroll along the waterfront
(14th-16th centuries), built in Gothic style over the former main mosque. Other features include the high altar, in Rococo style, and the portal, in Baroque style, both from the 18th century.
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Basilikaen til St. Mary of Alicante
1 Pl. Sta. María(14th-16th centuries), built in Gothic style over the former main mosque. Other features include the high altar, in Rococo style, and the portal, in Baroque style, both from the 18th century.
(15th-18th centuries), also built over a mosque. It is the main church of Alicante and the bishop's seat.
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Co-katedralen til St. Nicholas of Bari, Alicante
2 Pl. del Abad Penalva(15th-18th centuries), also built over a mosque. It is the main church of Alicante and the bishop's seat.
Nearest pharmacy.
Calle de Sevilla, 99, Alicante
+34 965 24 08 31
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia García Torrent
13 Avenida Pintor Xavier SolerNearest pharmacy.
Calle de Sevilla, 99, Alicante
+34 965 24 08 31
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Largest hospital in the province of Alicante.
With over 800 beds it is the leading medical centre in the city and region.
Access through C/Maestro Alonso 109, Alicante 03010 too
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Hospital General Universitario de Alicantet
11 Pintor BaezaLargest hospital in the province of Alicante.
With over 800 beds it is the leading medical centre in the city and region.
Access through C/Maestro Alonso 109, Alicante 03010 too
Nearby pharmacy
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia García Torrent
13 Avenida Pintor Xavier SolerNearby pharmacy
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Big pharmacy not to far away from the apartment.
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Farmacia Conde Lumiares
38 Av. Conde de LumiaresBig pharmacy not to far away from the apartment.
Check http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/servicios/farmacias/# for duty on Sunday and week nights
Need a tennis court? This club has what you need at proximity. http://www.camontemar.es/index.php/instalaciones/precios-y-procedimientos/tenis
Montemar
25 Carrer VirgiliNeed a tennis court? This club has what you need at proximity. http://www.camontemar.es/index.php/instalaciones/precios-y-procedimientos/tenis
Shopping
Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house.
Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
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El Corte Inglés
1 Av. Federico SotoYour temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house.
Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
Your temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Excellent "Gourmet" shop on the ground floor.
Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
Av Maisonnave, 1
1 Avenida MaisonnaveYour temple for shopping where you find literally everything for you and your house. Excellent "Gourmet" shop on the ground floor.
Reachable by bus line 1 and 3.
Food Scene
Lizarrán Alicante - Rambla
18 Rbla. Méndez NúñezGreat way to eat Spanish tapas.
If you feel like having some more coffee for the Nespresso machine in the kitchen.
One step from the El Corte Inglés, Easily reachable from the apartment by bus line 1 and 3.
Nespresso Boutique
15 Gran Vía de Don Diego López de HaroIf you feel like having some more coffee for the Nespresso machine in the kitchen.
One step from the El Corte Inglés, Easily reachable from the apartment by bus line 1 and 3.
One of the most famous beach-front paella restaurants around. Good food, service can be quite rude. Booking necessary, max. 24 before (+34) 965 650 003
Reachable by Tram L3 "Costa Blanca" station
Casa Domingo
One of the most famous beach-front paella restaurants around. Good food, service can be quite rude. Booking necessary, max. 24 before (+34) 965 650 003
Reachable by Tram L3 "Costa Blanca" station
Restaurante Valencia Once
11 C/ ValènciaVery good restaurant for local food
One of the best high end tapas and wine experiences in town.
www.latabernadelgourmet.com
Calle San Fernando, 10, Alicante
+34 965 20 42 33
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La Taberna del Gourmet
10 C. San FernandoOne of the best high end tapas and wine experiences in town.
www.latabernadelgourmet.com
Calle San Fernando, 10, Alicante
+34 965 20 42 33
Drinks & Nightlife
New beautiful & happy people for your Alicante night. Former El Forat staff to keep the spirit of Ibiza alive.
Calle Cienfuegos, 3
3 Calle CienfuegosNew beautiful & happy people for your Alicante night. Former El Forat staff to keep the spirit of Ibiza alive.