Alicante Travel Guide - My Destination Alicante

Alicante local time

Fri

Weather in Alicante

19°C | 66°F Partly Sunny

Local currency

= 1.17 EUR

Voltage

230V

Locals' Insights

Locals' Tips

Casino Mediterraneo Alicante

Our Locals' Tip The Casino Mediterraneo Alicante is the perfect spot to hold a special celebration or conference.

Aladdin's

Our Locals' Tip Aladdin's is a wonderful place to look for unusual gifts.

Latest Articles

Gata Strikes the Right Chord

Traditional crafts may be dying out in some parts of Spain as mass-produced cheap alternatives flood the market. But they still play an important...more »

On the right track for Benidorm

A lovely way to explore the countryside is by train. One of...more »

...see for the first time the process of wet salt extraction which is unique to the area

Costa Blanca's Answer to Salt Lake City

Torrevieja, tourism and a favourite haven for ex-pats from Northern Europe are intrinsically linked. But there is another side of Torrevieja that is well-known to Spaniards but is more of a mystery to those who visit on...more »
The sound of marching feet fills the air. It's the only thing you can hear...

Passion Reigns in Alicante at Easter

The Spanish are passionate people, particularly when it comes to culture, food and their traditions. A chance to see all three working in harmony is during Easter, which is one of the most...more »

Family Fun in the Sun

With its temperate climate, hundreds of kilometres of safe sandy beaches, theme parks and child-friendly hotels forming just some of the...more »

Tuck in to Tapas in Alicante

A delicious way to try Spanish food is to get into the...more »

Biggest Baddest Bucket List Competition

Tommy Walsh, who came to fame in BBC's Ground Force, will be starring at this Homes, Gardens & Lifestyle Show. Visitors can enjoy talks and demonstrations by local gardening experts, tradespeople and artists as well as gardening and gastronomy displays. There are also food and wine tastings. The exhibition is designed to help you create your dream home,... more »

XXVII Benidorm Seven Rugby

24 May - 26 May
Sport

Saka Dawa Celebration

25 May
Arts

Videos

Terra Natura

Take a walk through nature with the sounds of wild animals ringing in your ears. At Terra Natura in Benidorm, you can watch the elephants feeding, monkeys swinging and sea lions playing tricks. more »

Virtual Tours

Salvador Artesano

If you love shoes, you won't want to miss out on a trip to Salvador Artesano shoe outlet in Elche. There are hundreds of shoes at discounted prices in the largest shoe shop factory in Europe. more »