Why You NEED To Visit Alicante! | 🇪🇸Alicante Travel Guide 🇪🇸
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Published 2018-11-16
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Do you know the meaning of the saying, ‘Pa’lante, como los de Alicante’? If you’re from the English-speaking world, then maybe not. But you should! It means ‘Forward, like the people of Alicante’. In Spain, this popular saying defines the people of Alicante by their drive, determination and spirit. Historically, this port city on the Costa Blanca has faced many struggles - be they due to war or economic troubles - but the people of Alicante have persevered, with their heads held high, and pressed forward.
The late 1950s and 60s were a transformative time for the city. The growth of global tourism drove holidaymakers to locations like Alicante, which enjoyed beautiful climates year-round. The local economy benefited greatly from well-funded construction projects such as hotels and complexes that accompanied this increase in tourism, and in turn, the extra visitors drove an increase in the number of wonderful restaurants, bars and cafés Alicante has to offer.
At the heart of Alicante is an energy - a culture and identity that has persevered through the growth of the tourism here. The idyllic and instagrammable paved streets of the Barrio de Santa Cruz lead you on a path around the mountain at the centre of the city, Monte Benacantil, and the ancient walls of the Castillo de Santa Barbara on its peak. The castle is visible from everywhere in the city, whether you’re soaking up some sun at the beach, or shopping for fresh local produce in Alicante’s Mercado Central.
With neighbors like the infamous Benidorm, I had a few assumptions about the nature of tourism in the city, and I couldn’t have been more wrong. The real, authentic Alicante is here and waiting for you, and I could feel it from the moment we landed.
The city of Alicante is around 1,260 miles from London. To get there, we chose the way you’ll also most likely be using, which is to fly! We flew from Gatwick airport, so to start our trip in style, we booked ourselves into the Number 1 Lounge. Unlimited food and drink was a nice way to enjoy the free WiFi, which was perfect for some extra last-minute research and filling our Netflix downloads for the plane. If you fancy starting your holiday like a VIP, you can use the Holiday Extras app to book yours.
Alicante has its own airport, so getting in is easy. A flight from Gatwick to Alicante takes only around 2.5 hours. Then, the airport is just a 20 minute drive away from the town centre. Our recommendation? Book yourself a private transfer or taxi. The door to door service is the most hassle-free option. Alternatively, you can take the C6 bus from Alicante Airport into the city, which arrives every 20 minutes throughout the daytime or once an hour between midnight and 5am, and takes just 20 minutes.
We wanted to soak in as much of the Alicante experience as we could, so we’re doing most of our exploring by foot. Many of the best sights in Alicante are all within walking distance of one another. We used Google Maps to plan our routes. Perfect if you’re planning on doing a lot of walking, but it’ll also show you your public transport options too, so you’ll know if you could save time by opting to catch a tram instead.
Alicante is full of energy, so it’s no surprise that this city attracts party people, stag do’s and hen nights. But if you know where to look, it can also be serene, idyllic and a history lover’s paradise… if you know where to look.
So on our first morning in Alicante, we made our way over to the Castillo de Santa Barbara to get the best views over Alicante. On our way there, we passed the Playa del Postiguet, or Postiguet Beach, and naturally, had to stop to enjoy i
All Comments (21)
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Alicant-YAAAAY
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Tomorrow I'm Going To Alicante With My Sister, My Dad, And His Wife. I'll Be In Alicante For 10 Days! Cant Wait!
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I lived here for six months and it’s my favourite city ever ❤️
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I just finished my Alicante holiday. I went to Algar waterfalls TWICE, it was sooo good, the highlight of my holiday. I would have never though about going there, but I did thanks to your video!!
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I wish all tourists were like you. ..Spain is a very beautiful country and it is really worth going. I am very lucky to live in Alicante😃
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Thanks for visiting my city . It’s a pleasure share this paradise to everyone .
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Wow she really loves her city and proud of it, how kind to give free tour
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Precioso Alicante tengo la gran suerte de vivir allí💕💕💕
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Gracias por mostrar una parte de España con tanto cariño y respeto. Ojalá todos los turistas fueran así 😣😣😣😧😧😧
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Thank you for showing Alicante with such love and appreciation!! 👌🏽
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This bloke does a great job of presenting an informative picture of Alicante.
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I‘m about to move out to Alicante after I finished study next year. I have been there for vacation with my parents since 21 years. I can’t wait!
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❤️ESPANIA❤️ Love the bright sun there the beautiful colors and the stunning views. Very good video with a lot of helpful information. Great. Well done!
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Thank you for the quality content!
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Thank you for your lovely way to show the beautiful city of Alicante. Great work! Pa'lante como los de Alicante.
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2 years ago on our way to Morocco in the car we took an hotel in Alicante and we did go out 2 for only 2 hours before night and we directly fall in love with this city and guess what.. we are going again in this weekend for 10 days and i Just cannot wait and now i look for vlogs because i dont want to miss anything :) And the Spanish language is also beautiful LOVE ITl GREAT VIDEO!!
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Alicante is one of my new favorite cities. its a hidden gem
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So envious of the Alicante attraction there. Been to Spain but never been here. The buildings and culture of Spain is amazing. So much to see and feel, her histories. Now I know why the Spanish people are unique and proud people. Cheers.
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Great video as I fly to Alicante on Tuesday for 3 nights. I'm so looking forward to seeing this wonderful city. Thank you 😊
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I have also visited the water falls several times it is worth visiting and then off to Guadalest a lovely mountain village I love Guadalest which is also worth a visit
