Guidebook for Alicante
Food Scene
Great place to chill. Traditional rice dishes, modern Mediterranean tapas and drinks until late in the summer months. Reservations: 965 16 27 11
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Ola Restaurant
Great place to chill. Traditional rice dishes, modern Mediterranean tapas and drinks until late in the summer months. Reservations: 965 16 27 11
French owners to this family friendly restaurant. Try the cous-cous... but book ahead! Reservations: 965 16 13 63
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante La Familia
8 Carrer Sol NaixentFrench owners to this family friendly restaurant. Try the cous-cous... but book ahead! Reservations: 965 16 13 63
A traditional setting for this amazing sea-front restaurant. Superb quality seafood, meat and rice dishes. Probably one of the most extensive wine lists in Alicante. Reservations: 965 65 10 70
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Casa Julio
s/n Av. de NizaA traditional setting for this amazing sea-front restaurant. Superb quality seafood, meat and rice dishes. Probably one of the most extensive wine lists in Alicante. Reservations: 965 65 10 70
Busy and chic! Tapas to die for, modern Mediterranean cuisine. At night it turns into a lively bar. Don't forget to call for a table: 965 14 32 69
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Portal
2 C. BilbaoBusy and chic! Tapas to die for, modern Mediterranean cuisine. At night it turns into a lively bar. Don't forget to call for a table: 965 14 32 69
Superb meat from this Argentinian owned restaurant. In the summer enjoy a drink in their open air chill out bar next door. Reservations: 965 65 98 16
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Troncos Restaurant
98 Av. AlbuferetaSuperb meat from this Argentinian owned restaurant. In the summer enjoy a drink in their open air chill out bar next door. Reservations: 965 65 98 16
Fresh approach to Mediterranean cuisine. Right in the middle of the buzz of Alicante.
Reservations: 965 20 48 84
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mary
5 Carrer CastañosFresh approach to Mediterranean cuisine. Right in the middle of the buzz of Alicante.
Reservations: 965 20 48 84
Tapas by one of Alicante's top chef. Treat yourself to the very best in both quality and innovation. Reservations: 965 20 15 80
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Barra de César Anca
1 C. OjedaTapas by one of Alicante's top chef. Treat yourself to the very best in both quality and innovation. Reservations: 965 20 15 80
Chic NY style coffee house with excellent brunches.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baker & Co
46 Av. de la CondominaChic NY style coffee house with excellent brunches.
American cupcake boutique. Delicious for tea!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Manolitas
20 C. CanalejasAmerican cupcake boutique. Delicious for tea!
Fun and chic Italian restaurant. If you feel hungry, this is the place to go! They serve pizza by the metre... Reservations: 965 06 29 72
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sale Pepe Pizzería S L
5 Calle Cándida Jimeno GargalloFun and chic Italian restaurant. If you feel hungry, this is the place to go! They serve pizza by the metre... Reservations: 965 06 29 72
Everything Else
This is the closest golf course to us designed by Seve Ballesteros. More info & bookings: www.alicantegolf.org
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alicante Golf
37 Av. Locutor Vicente HipólitoThis is the closest golf course to us designed by Seve Ballesteros. More info & bookings: www.alicantegolf.org
GISED
2 Carrer Sol NaixentLocal diving club that also do lessons. More info & bookings: www.gised.es
Casino Mediterraneo Alicante
Muelle LevanteGamble the night away!
Volvo Ocean Race Museum. Check out their opening times here:
http://museovolvooceanrace.esatur.com/museovolvo_informacion.html
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo The Ocean Race
10 Mlle. LevanteVolvo Ocean Race Museum. Check out their opening times here:
http://museovolvooceanrace.esatur.com/museovolvo_informacion.html
You can travel by boat to Tabarca from Alicante´s port. The trip takes 50min and tickets are around 20 euros. The idea is to go in the morning and come back around 4pm.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla de Tabarca
You can travel by boat to Tabarca from Alicante´s port. The trip takes 50min and tickets are around 20 euros. The idea is to go in the morning and come back around 4pm.
Essentials
This is the famous "El Corte Inglés" supermarket. Quality fresh produce.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supercor
5 Av. GoletaThis is the famous "El Corte Inglés" supermarket. Quality fresh produce.
Spanish supermarket chain with good quality at great prices.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercadona
5 C, Álvarez SereixSpanish supermarket chain with good quality at great prices.
Sightseeing
A surprisingly good morning or afternoon out. Breathtaking views and nice bar to enjoy a drink from the top.
902 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A surprisingly good morning or afternoon out. Breathtaking views and nice bar to enjoy a drink from the top.
Probably the photo that you have seen of Alicante. A wide pedestrian street with lovely palm trees, always busy with people, bars & restaurants, stalls, music... running in parallel with the port.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
Passeig Esplanada d'EspanyaProbably the photo that you have seen of Alicante. A wide pedestrian street with lovely palm trees, always busy with people, bars & restaurants, stalls, music... running in parallel with the port.
Right in the center of the old town. Blue domed 1600´s cathedral and cloisters.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocatedral de San Nicolás de Bari, Alicante
2 Pl. del Abad PenalvaRight in the center of the old town. Blue domed 1600´s cathedral and cloisters.
Shopping
Nearest mall with all high street brands & cinemas. Some films available in their original language: www.plazamar2.com
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Mar 2
s/n Avinguda de DéniaNearest mall with all high street brands & cinemas. Some films available in their original language: www.plazamar2.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Right in the middle of the buzz, NIC serves the best gin & tonic in town. Very busy!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nic Combinados Y Cocteles
22 Carrer CastañosRight in the middle of the buzz, NIC serves the best gin & tonic in town. Very busy!
Arts & Culture
Voted one of the best museums in Europe. This is Alicante's archaeological museum.
441 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
S/N Placa Dr. Gómez UllaVoted one of the best museums in Europe. This is Alicante's archaeological museum.
Roman archaeological remains of the city of Alicante. Just a walk away from the flat!
Opening times:
Winter: 10-2pm & 4-6pm (Sun: only am)
Summer: 9-12am & 7-10pm (Sun: 10-2pm) Closed on Monday
Carrer Zeus
Carrer ZeusRoman archaeological remains of the city of Alicante. Just a walk away from the flat!
Opening times:
Winter: 10-2pm & 4-6pm (Sun: only am)
Summer: 9-12am & 7-10pm (Sun: 10-2pm) Closed on Monday
Contemporary Art Museum. Located in Alicante's old town... and just a nice walk away from our flat.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 to 8pm
Sunday: 10 to 2pm
Closed on Monday
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante
3 Pl. Sta. MaríaContemporary Art Museum. Located in Alicante's old town... and just a nice walk away from our flat.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 to 8pm
Sunday: 10 to 2pm
Closed on Monday