Alicante
Spain · Comunitat ValencianaES
Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
Alicante or Alacant is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 366,221
- Coordinates
- 38.345, -0.481
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Alicante
Alicante is the kind of sizeable city you find in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Its resident count stands at approximately 366,221. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around adventure, nightlife and culture and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Alicante
Adventure in Alicante
(8)Looking for adventure? Alicante has Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. The full list runs to 8 activities. The list follows Alicante's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Alicante
(8)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. The full list runs to 8 activities. The list follows Alicante's own activity tags.
Culture in Alicante
(7)Under culture, Alicante is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Castles, Docks, Fountains and Mosques. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alicante.
Water Sports in Alicante
(6)Looking for water sports? Alicante has Diving, Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Alicante's own activity tags.
Nature in Alicante
(4)On the nature side, Alicante offers Beaches, Lakes, Nature Reserves and Scenic Roads. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alicante. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Alicante
(4)Alicante records Biking, Golf, Hunting and Tennis under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alicante. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Alicante
(4)Wellness lovers get Farms, Spa, Therms and Wellness. It is a direct read of Alicante's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Alicante
(2)Under family, Alicante is tagged with Playgrounds and Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alicante.
Shopping in Alicante
(1)Under shopping, Alicante is tagged with Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Alicante.
Best time to visit Alicante
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Alicante viable all year.
Getting there & around
Alicante works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Europe/Madrid on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Alicante that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alicante known for?
- Travellers associate Alicante with adventure, nightlife and culture. It sits in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain and counts about 366,221 residents.
- What can you do in Alicante?
- Alicante is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Climbing and Escape Room, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Alicante?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Alicante viable all year.
- Where is Alicante located?
- Alicante belongs to Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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