Lonely PlanetAug 9, 2026
A guide to Alicante, Spain
Everything you need to know before visiting Alicante, Spain, from the best time to visit to the top sights.
25 things in this story
- AlteaNeighborhoodcobblestone street
- Sant JoanFestivalfiery summer solstice celebrations
- Semana SantaMuseumreligious processions in March
- Santa FazNeighborhoodpilgrimage in April
- Santa Faz MonasterySightdestination of Santa Faz pilgrimage
- BenidormNeighborhoodbeach resort town
- Alicante TramPlacepublic transport to coastal resorts
- Castillo de Santa BarbáraAttraction9th-century castle ruins
- Mt BenacantilSightmountain where the castle is located
- Explanada de EspañaSightpromenade lined with palm trees
- Platja del PostiguetSightcity beach next to Old Town
- Platja de l’AlbuferetaSightbeach with clear waters
- Platja de Sant JoanSightexpansive sandy beach
- Cap de l’HortaNeighborhoodrocky cape with clear-water coves
- Via Verde de CanteraTrailelevated greenway connecting beaches
- LucentumMuseumfoundations of the Roman City
- Tossal de ManisesSightarchaeological site of Roman city
- Museo Arquelógico de Alicante (MARQ)Museumdisplays artifacts from Lucentum
- CuatroLatas BarBarserves classic local tapas
- Las MascletasFestivalmassive fireworks display at La Plaza Luceros
- La Plaza LucerosRestaurantsite of Las Mascletas fireworks
- Fogueres de Sant JoanFestivalweek-long festival celebrating summer solstice
- La FavaRestaurantmodern restaurant in Benidorm
- ElcheNeighborhoodinland city with Europe's largest palm grove
- Plaza Gabriel MiróPark