Alicante Travel Guide & Itinerary

Alicante offers a balance that’s rare to find—a coastal city where the rhythm of daily life blends naturally with the experience of being a visitor.

This travel itinerary ebook gives structure to that balance, guiding you through the city’s most distinctive places while leaving you space to explore them in your own time. It’s for travelers who enjoy understanding a destination through its lived-in charm, its quieter details, and the way its landmarks fit into local life.

One of the most striking points in the city is Santa Barbara Castle, which looks out over the coastline and the streets below. It’s not just a historic site; it’s a place where perspective shifts—over the sea, over the past, and over the layers of the city. Not far below, Postiguet Beach brings another side of Alicante into focus. Calm, well-located, and popular among locals, it gives you that direct connection between the Mediterranean and urban life.

The Esplanade d’Espanya, lined with palm trees and patterned tiles, is more than a promenade. It’s where the city walks together, where sounds from the cafés meet the movement of people passing through. Nearby, the harbour creates a more open frame—sailing boats, waterfront restaurants, and reflections that change with the light.

The central part of Alicante, including the traditional market and small surrounding streets, is where you begin to understand the daily energy of the place. The Central Market is full of color and noise but also routine, and the center as a whole feels like it has room for both residents and visitors without one overwhelming the other.

To the north, San Juan Beach extends the coastal experience, offering a more open and spacious shoreline that contrasts with Postiguet. And on the opposite side of the city, El Palmeral Park adds something different again—green paths, artificial waterfalls, and open areas for walking or simply sitting quietly.