Sun-soaked Alicante is one of the Costa Blanca’s liveliest cultural destinations – but there’s more to this southern Spanish city than churches and clubs. Its location right on the coast makes it a brilliant choice for families looking to combine long, lazy beach days with fun day trips and delicious food.
When it’s time to get out of the sun, head into the shade at one of the best things to do in Alicante.
And when you need that inevitable pit-stop, order a plate or five at one of the best tapas bars in Alicante.
Do a day trip to Tabarca Island
Pack your snorkel and flippers and hop on a boat to the smallest inhabited island in Spain, Isla de Tabarca. Have a stroll around (it’s only 2km long), then hit one of the beaches – all are teeming with fish thanks to the island’s protected marine reserve status.
The promenade at Postiguet Beach / Image: Adobe Stock
Saunter the promenade at Postiguet Beach
Grab an ice cream and take a stroll along the palm tree-lined promenade at Postiguet Beach. And when you’ve had enough of that, pop into a bar for an ice-cold cerveza. Or three.
