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City
Alicante is a port city on Spain’s south-eastern Costa Blanca, and the capital of the Alicante province. Its old town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz, has narrow streets, coloured houses and a nightlife scene. From here, an elevator or a steep climb leads to medieval Castillo de Santa Bárbara, set on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Mediterranean coast.
Just 1.50€ each way by bus from Gran Alacant or around 20€ in a taxi.
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Alicante
Alicante is a port city on Spain’s south-eastern Costa Blanca, and the capital of the Alicante province. Its old town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz, has narrow streets, coloured houses and a nightlife scene. From here, an elevator or a steep climb leads to medieval Castillo de Santa Bárbara, set on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Mediterranean coast.
Just 1.50€ each way by bus from Gran Alacant or around 20€ in a taxi.
Towns & Resorts
Benidorm is a seaside resort on the eastern coast of Spain, part of the Valencia region’s famed Costa Blanca. A tiny fishing village till the 1960s, it’s now a popular Mediterranean holiday destination known for its nightlife. Its 2 wide sandy beaches, Levante Beach and Poniente Beach, are backed by palm-lined promenades, bars and rows of skyscrapers
From Gran Alacant:
Local bus change at Alicante to another bus or the coastline train/tram for a more scenic journey. Around 10€
Day coach trips are also available via private companies around 12€
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Benidorm
Benidorm is a seaside resort on the eastern coast of Spain, part of the Valencia region’s famed Costa Blanca. A tiny fishing village till the 1960s, it’s now a popular Mediterranean holiday destination known for its nightlife. Its 2 wide sandy beaches, Levante Beach and Poniente Beach, are backed by palm-lined promenades, bars and rows of skyscrapers
From Gran Alacant:
Local bus change at Alicante to another bus or the coastline train/tram for a more scenic journey. Around 10€
Day coach trips are also available via private companies around 12€
Santa Pola is a coastal town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó in the Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 58.6 km² and has a population of 30,000 inhabitants of whom 10,000 are residents of the nearby town of Gran Alacant.
From Gran Alacant:
Local bus 1.50€ // Taxi 10€
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Santa Pola
Santa Pola is a coastal town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó in the Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 58.6 km² and has a population of 30,000 inhabitants of whom 10,000 are residents of the nearby town of Gran Alacant.
From Gran Alacant:
Local bus 1.50€ // Taxi 10€
Activities & Days/Nights Out
Aqualandia is a waterpark, located in Benidorm in the Costa Blanca, Spain. It is twinned with the marine animal park Mundomar, which is immediately next door to Aqualandia, and shares the same free car park. Water is sourced directly from the sea
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Aqualandia
Aqualandia is a waterpark, located in Benidorm in the Costa Blanca, Spain. It is twinned with the marine animal park Mundomar, which is immediately next door to Aqualandia, and shares the same free car park. Water is sourced directly from the sea
This zoo is located in a beautiful palm tree field in a Mediterranean area and is home to hundreds of amazing animals from all corners of the world. Fancy exploring the wonders of nature and its creatures? You may also take the expeditionary train, which winds into the inside of the enclosures and discover even more. Also enjoy close encounters with some of the animals, like the lemurs or the sea lions.
At Rio Safari Elche find picnic areas, as well as restaurant service and in the summer the Water Park is open to visitors for an added cost, payable on the day.
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Rio Safari Elche
102 BajoThis zoo is located in a beautiful palm tree field in a Mediterranean area and is home to hundreds of amazing animals from all corners of the world. Fancy exploring the wonders of nature and its creatures? You may also take the expeditionary train, which winds into the inside of the enclosures and discover even more. Also enjoy close encounters with some of the animals, like the lemurs or the sea lions.
At Rio Safari Elche find picnic areas, as well as restaurant service and in the summer the Water Park is open to visitors for an added cost, payable on the day.
Casino Mediterraneo Alicante
Muelle LevanteThe night dresses up for the occasion at Benidorm Palace. A show of vedettes, dances, magic, humour, and other different performances will make for a pleasant and really fun evening. For over 30 years, Benidorm Palace has been striving to bring to stage the magic of a live show night after night. The settings and the arrangements make for the ideal venue for celebrations. This is an emblematic and award-winning venue of the Mediterranean coast.
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Benidorm Palace
13 Av. Dr. Severo OchoaThe night dresses up for the occasion at Benidorm Palace. A show of vedettes, dances, magic, humour, and other different performances will make for a pleasant and really fun evening. For over 30 years, Benidorm Palace has been striving to bring to stage the magic of a live show night after night. The settings and the arrangements make for the ideal venue for celebrations. This is an emblematic and award-winning venue of the Mediterranean coast.
Beaches
This is the closest beach to Gran Alacant!
From Gran Alacant this can be reached on foot, local bus, land-train or taxi. Also the Los Arenals del Sol beach is just a few meters next to the Carabassi beach and free for all.
Both beaches are natural sandy beaches where you can sunbathing and relaxing. You can go swimming in the sea from May to October. It’s a beach with fine sand and crystal clear waters perfect for swimming in. There are also restaurants and bars available along the beach or just a few steps in the direction of to Gran Alacant.
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Playa del Carabasí
Carrer Clot de GalvanyThis is the closest beach to Gran Alacant!
From Gran Alacant this can be reached on foot, local bus, land-train or taxi. Also the Los Arenals del Sol beach is just a few meters next to the Carabassi beach and free for all.
Both beaches are natural sandy beaches where you can sunbathing and relaxing. You can go swimming in the sea from May to October. It’s a beach with fine sand and crystal clear waters perfect for swimming in. There are also restaurants and bars available along the beach or just a few steps in the direction of to Gran Alacant.
Walks
The 'SKYWALK' is located next to the lighthouse at the top of Gran Alacant. Walk the end of Avenida Escandinavia at the very top of Gran Alacant and take in the views as you walk towards the lighthouse. You then need to take the path that runs behind the lighthouse.
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Santa Pola de l'Est
The 'SKYWALK' is located next to the lighthouse at the top of Gran Alacant. Walk the end of Avenida Escandinavia at the very top of Gran Alacant and take in the views as you walk towards the lighthouse. You then need to take the path that runs behind the lighthouse.
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BUTCHERS! Free Delivery with orders over 30€. Pre-order all your favourites for collection either at the La Marina store or for drop off at Gran Alacant.
Bell & Son
1 Av. de LondresBUTCHERS! Free Delivery with orders over 30€. Pre-order all your favourites for collection either at the La Marina store or for drop off at Gran Alacant.
Shopping!
The Gran Via Shopping Centre has more than 100 shops to provide for all your shopping needs. The bargain clothing store Primark is the latest big name to set up store here.
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Gran Vía Alicante
2 C. José García SellésThe Gran Via Shopping Centre has more than 100 shops to provide for all your shopping needs. The bargain clothing store Primark is the latest big name to set up store here.
Too many shops to list! Take a quick look online.
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Centro Comercial L'Alijub
7 Carrer JacarillaToo many shops to list! Take a quick look online.