Car Hire Alicante Spain

If you are lucky enough to visit Alicante for the San Juan festivities, between the 19th and 24th of June, you will enjoy a spectacle for the eyes, the Hogueras de San Juan. On these dates the city becomes a large-scale exhibition of really impressive sculptures.

Other important celebrations are the Moors and Christians, which are held throughout the province, between July and October. And of course, the Mystery of Elche, a World Heritage sacramental event, celebrated in August.

First things first, Santa Barbara Castle, the hallmark of Alicante’s capital, located 166 metres above sea level, offers you incredible views of the city and the entire bay.

In addition to El Postiguet Beach, the city has many interesting places, such as the Archaeology Museum of Alicante MARQ, the Modern Art Museum, the Hogueras Museum of Alicante, the Principal Theatre, the San Nicolás Cathedral, the Alicante Market, or the neighbourhood of Santa Cruz.

The nightlife of the city is quite active with a large number of bars, restaurants and clubs in the old town area.

In terms of beaches, Alicante has some of the best in Spain. A few kilometres from the centre of Alicante, you will find Playa de San Juan, El Campello, La Albufereta and La Almadraba.

Along the southern coast of the province, you have the beaches of Guardamar del Segura (and its dunes), Pilar de Horadada, Torrevieja, Santa Pola (and its marina) and Arenales del Sol. On the north coast (Marina Baja and Alta), you have the beaches of Villajoyosa; the beaches of Levante and Poniente in the bay of Benidorm, or the beach of Calpe and its rock of Ifach. Tabarca Island and Benidorm Island are also experiences you should enjoy.

Northern route of the Costa Blanca

Villajoyosa

Many of the best chocolates in Spain come out of this town, cheerful as their name suggests, derived from Latin. Besides its almost four kilometres of beaches and coves, you will be impressed by how they celebrate the Moors and Christians festival in July, where with a Royal Landing, they recreate a real naval battle.

Guadalest Castle

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Its bell tower, built at the top of the rock, is the picture of the village and one of the most visited places in Spain.

Altea

With one of the SEAT models named in its honour, and also known as the Dome of the Mediterranean, this town is synonymous with art. Because of its particular beauty and perfect state of preservation, it attracts artists from all over the world. It is no coincidence that Altea houses the Faculty of Arts of the University of Miguel Hernández in Elche.

Calpe

In this town you can find the symbol of the Costa Blanca, yes, the very same Peñón de Ifach, a gigantic rock that rises to more than three hundred meters of altitude, famous among climbers; and if you don’t climb, you can still enjoy the splendid views, ascending through a tunnel that leads to the summit.

Denia

With a Castle in keeping with its status as the capital of the kingdom which extended over the provinces of Alicante, Albacete, Jaen, the Balearic Islands and Sardinia; it is a town you must visit. Besides the Regional Ethnographic Museum of the Marina Alta, it has excellent beaches: Les Marines Beach, Les Bovetes Beach, Les Devedes Beach, L’Almadraba Beach and Les Rotes Beach.

Southern route of the Costa Blanca

Santa Pola

Located about thirty minutes from the capital of Alicante. A seafaring town by millennial tradition, since Roman times its ancient Portus Ilicitanus, was an important port of the empire. The Santa Pola Palm Grove still preserves traces of the old city. The Aquarium of Santa Pola represents the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean. Water and wind sports are another of its many attractions: its Cape of the Lighthouse, 140 metres away, is frequented by lovers of hang-gliding. It has the Playa Lissa and Playa Tamarit.

Guardamar del Segura

From the Castle, almost 70 metres high, you can see the whole of the Gulf of Santa Pola. It has four very attractive beaches: Playa Centro, Playa la Roqueta, Playa Moncayo and Playa Tusales. The barrier of Dunas de Guardamar stretches for fifteen kilometres.

Torrevieja

The Paseo de vistalegre, the port and the central area of Torrevieja, make walking in this area a very pleasant experience. If you visit on a Friday, be sure to go to the flea market. You will be surprised by the Boats of Salt, unique souvenirs, collection pieces. In addition to the beaches of Las Dunas and La Mata, we recommend you visit the Natural Park of the Salt Mines of Torrevieja and La Mata, where you can see flocks of flamingos.

The Meadow of Campoamor

Here, golf lovers are literally in its waters, for in addition to a magnificent beach, the town has three 18-hole golf courses: Campo de Golf Villamartín, Campo de Golf de las Ramblas and the Real Club de Golf Campoamor.

Pilar de la Horadada

This town is famous for its Torre de la Horadada. Its four kilometres are its main attraction, as it has six excellent beaches: Playa de las Mil Palmeras, Playa del Río, Playa del Gato, Cala Rincón, and Playa del Mojón; four of which have been awarded Blue Flag certification.

Alicante’s excellent climate and its 18 golf courses make it an exquisite destination for golf lovers.

There are many golf courses and of great quality, we mention some of them: Alicante Golf, Lo Romero Golf, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, La Marquesa Golf, Font de Llop Golf Resort, Real Club de Golf Campoamor, Bonalba Golf Resort, Club de Golf Alenda, Vistabella Golf, Altea Club de Golf, Club de Golf de Jávea, Villaitana Golf, Campo de Golf Villamartín, Campbell Lamont Golf.