If you’re ready to fiesta and flamenco all night long, book a flight to Alicante and let the nightlife consume you. Situated on the Spain’s eastern coast, Alicante has everything a trendy traveler could want: parties, discos, sun, sand, and of course, a couple very cool castles and museums to break up one’s day on the beach.
Flights to Alicante are packed with sun-worshipers during the summer months, but there’s plenty to do in the off-season. Because of its coastal location, Alicante enjoys excellent weather year-round but cheap flights to Alicante can be found during the winter months. It might be a bit cooler, so grab your jacket and stroll down the Paseo de la Explanade – Alicante’s seafront promenade featuring open-air cafes and outdoor musicians. It’s no wonder Alicante is one of Spain’s most visited cities – it’s adventure, excitement and individuality keep travelers coming back for more.
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Spain’s waters are the warmest around Alicante, reaching the 80s (F) in August. There is sunshine year-round—up to six hours a day in winter and twelve in summer. Temperatures reach the 90s in July, and it can be a bit sticky with humidity on really hot days. Winters are mild with coastal breezes and temperatures as low as the mid-50s. Spring and fall are typically around 70 degrees and rainy.
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Peak Season:
Alicante is popular in summer and winter, and many consider it an all-year destination. The most popular time to book flights to Alicante is between May and October when the weather is sunny and warm most of the time, and the area is inundated with millions of tourists. During this time, Alicante flights can be expensive and accommodations are expensive and hard to find without a reservation.
Because of the number of people who travel to Alicante during this peak season, this is also the time of the biggest and wildest parties.
National Day is October 12 when the Spanish are also on holiday.
Off Season:
Winter and spring have fewer crowds, Alicante flights are cheaper and hotel prices are lower. However, many of the bars, restaurants and attractions are closed over this period.
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The capital of Costa Blanca is best explored on foot. The size of the city is such that full bus service is not really needed, so the bus routes are minimal. Taxis are available at taxi stands in the center of town, or you can call one. There is tram service from the Plaza del Mar to the beaches as well as past the Estacion de la Marina and on to La Albufereta.
When you go farther afield, not surprisingly the best way to explore Costa Blanca is by boat. Different boats travel to different areas, and you can charter a privately owned boat. There are also bus routes between the major resorts and mainland locations, and trains run from Alicante to other Costa Blanca destinations.
Renting a car is another option, giving yourself the freedom to travel when and where you choose.
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- Alicante isn’t just about the beaches, shopping and partying. It also has some truly excellent museums. MUBAG, the Museo Bellas Artes Gravina is one the best. Opened recently in December 2001, this museum of fine arts showcases the best work from the Alicante area from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
- The primary pull of the town, however, is its spectacular beaches. Costa Blanca means the white coast, and the beaches surrounding its main city live up to the name. There are at least five beaches in the town and nearby. The most crowded is Playa de Postiguet right in the city center, which has a palm-tree lined promenade. Though busy, it is cleaned daily so is always in good condition. The least popular beach with tourists, and therefore the best place to find some peace and quiet, is El Saladar beach, near to the airport.
- If there isn’t enough partying for you in Alicante itself (an unlikely eventuality), the Balearic Islands are just a short ferry ride away. From the port in Alicante you can get a ferry to Ibiza, which takes just under three hours and operates a daily service. If you head down to the port, some promoters will offer tickets for boats and entrance to clubs in Ibiza all in one.
- Make sure you try some turrones while you’re in the area. A local delicacy, it is a nougat made of honey and almonds.
- Alicante is the hub of much of the summer tourism in Spain, but you only have to go a short distance from the city to find some unspoilt regions. The northern part of Costa Blanca is full of orange and almond groves, quaint farms and even locals who don’t speak English… The city of Denia is a good starting point for exploration of the region. The town itself is beautiful and is topped by the 18th-century castle. Even better, it is said to have 320 days of sunshine a year and it celebrates more festivals than any other city in the country. You can reach Denia by train from the Estacion de la Marina.
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