Your Perfect Weekend
24 – 26 April

Arrive & Check In

Land at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Transfer to your hotel in the city centre — ideally near the Explanada de España promenade. Drop your bags and freshen up.

Coffee on the Explanada

Stroll the iconic mosaic promenade and grab a café con leche at one of the terrace bars. Watch the palm trees sway and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere.

Lunch at Mercado Central

Head to the stunning Art Nouveau Mercado Central. Pick up fresh produce, sample local olives and jamón, or sit at a tapas bar inside the market for a laid-back first lunch.

Av. Alfonso X el Sabio

Barrio Santa Cruz & Cathedral

Wander the whitewashed alleys of the Barrio Santa Cruz — the oldest quarter, bursting with bougainvillea. Visit the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari, a stunning 17th-century baroque gem.

Casco Antiguo

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Take the free lift (or walk!) up to this majestic hilltop fortress overlooking the city and sea. Explore the ramparts and enjoy panoramic sunset views over Alicante Bay.

Must-See Monte Benacantil

Tapas Dinner & Nightcap

Head to the El Barrio neighbourhood for pintxos-style tapas and local Monastrell wine. Try arroz con costra (a local rice dish) if you can find it. End the night with a walk along the lit-up Explanada.

El Barrio District

Breakfast in Town

Start the day with a Spanish breakfast — tostada con tomate and fresh orange juice at a local café near your hotel.

Playa del Postiguet

Alicante's city beach, just steps from the castle lift entrance. Swim in the clear Mediterranean, sunbathe on fine golden sand, and rent a sun lounger for a lazy morning by the sea.

Must-Do Postiguet Beach

Seafood Lunch at the Port

Walk over to Puerto de Alicante and choose one of the terrace restaurants for fresh grilled fish, gambas al ajillo, and a cold clara (beer with lemon). Paella is a must!

Marina District

MACA – Museum of Contemporary Art

Housed in Alicante's oldest public building, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA) showcases Dalí, Miró, and Picasso alongside regional artists. Entry is free!

Plaza Santa María

Sunset Boat Trip to Tabarca Island

Hop on an afternoon ferry from the port to Isla de Tabarca — Spain's smallest inhabited island and a marine reserve with crystal-clear snorkelling waters. Return in time for dinner.

Highlight Alicante Port → Tabarca

Dinner & Evening Vibes

Enjoy a leisurely dinner at a restaurant in the Casco Antiguo. Try local dishes like pericana salad or esgarraet. Afterwards, enjoy a cocktail at one of the rooftop bars with city views.

Slow Morning Breakfast

Head to a neighbourhood bakery for a relaxed breakfast. Try fartons with horchata for an authentic Valencian start to the day.

Day Trip Option: Elche or Villena

Take the tram or train to Elche (20 min) — a UNESCO World Heritage palm grove city with an impressive medieval castle — or head to Villena to see its dramatic clifftop castle and renowned gold treasure museum.

Recommended

Farewell Lunch

Back in Alicante, enjoy a final long lunch. Head to the waterfront for a celebratory arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock) or splurge on a tasting menu at one of the city's acclaimed restaurants.

Shopping & Souvenirs

Browse the boutiques along Calle Mayor and surrounding pedestrian streets. Pick up local nougat (turrón), olive oil, and ceramics as gifts. The covered market also has artisan stalls on weekends.

Calle Mayor

Final Stroll & Gelato

One last walk along the Explanada de España with an helado (ice cream) in hand. Take in the sea views, breathe in the salty air, and say goodbye to beautiful Alicante.

Transfer to Airport

Head to Alicante-Elche Airport for your departure flight. ¡Hasta pronto, Alicante!