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Alicante, discover the capital in 1 day

We encourage you to get to know the Costa Blanca and the province of Alicante from the campsite. It will never cease to amaze you!

Everything you need to know about the excursion we always recommend: camping – Alicante. Alicante is the capital of the province in which your campsite in Benidorm is located. Alicante is the second most important city in the Valencian Community. It has about 300,000 inhabitants, but welcomes a large number of visitors throughout the year that makes this figure is small. Here you have summarized information to get to know the city better. If you have come to the campsite with children or with friends, we recommend this visit to spend a different day.

Port of alicante and santa barbara castle

Organize your excursion from the campsite to Alicante from Benidorm

What is the weather like in Alicante?

Although it is very nice at the campsite, Alicante is a beautiful Mediterranean city with a very pleasant climate all year round with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 18 degrees! We recommend our Benidorm weather page. Thanks to this, it is possible to enjoy the beaches of Alicante at any time of the year. The most famous is the Playa del Postiguet, an urban beach of fine sand with all services. On the other hand, the longest and quietest beach is San Juan and, in addition, we can find numerous coves and small paradisiacal beaches.

What can I see on the excursion Camping – Alicante?

The old part of the city and the Barrio de Santa Cruz are perfect for an introduction to the Mediterranean and Alicante culture. Between the walls of the castle and the staggered streets you can take a break in any of its terraces. Among the architecture highlights the baroque palace where the town hall is located.

The port of the city, in the heart of the city, has become one of the most popular places of leisure in the city: restaurants, casino, discos? The Esplanade of Spain is a promenade parallel to the port where craft stalls are exhibited throughout the year.

To finish this little tour, we cannot forget the Castle of Santa Barbara. Its visit is a must, not only for being the most recognized symbol of the city, but also because its viewpoints are beautiful and from them you can see the whole city, for its history and for its continuous exhibitions. If you are looking for a cultural plan, it would be perfect that before going to the castle, you visit the MARQ (Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante).


What can I do in Alicante?

In addition to all of the above, the Teatro Principal of Alicante has a very varied programme throughout the year. There are also concerts and festivals, you can go shopping in Maisonnave or Gerona street,… Click here to see the whole program. And if you’re up for it, you’re in the perfect city for a night out. In El Barrio, the Central Market and Castaños Street there are many bars and pubs where the atmosphere on the terraces from lunchtime is guaranteed.


What is the local gastronomy?

For lunch, without a doubt, we recommend a rice restaurant, as the whole province has developed a tradition and culture around the elaboration of rice dishes. A good arroz a banda or any rice stew is the best option. On the other hand, fish and seafood are also treated very carefully, so it can be a good choice for dinner. If, on the other hand, you want to try international flavours, you are in the perfect city as the variety is endless.


When are the Bonfires of San Juan?

If you can come to the campsite, Alicante from the 20th to the 24th of June becomes a mixture of light, sound and colour. From the offering, through the mascletàs, verbenas and cremà, this is the week in which tradition and festivities bring all the people of Alicante and visitors to the streets. Don’t miss the city’s official festivities!


How to go to Alicante from the campsite?

You leave one of our Bungalows and 200m from Benidorm, you take the TRAM. It is a tram that connects the two cities in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. It is a very nice walk to enjoy the views, as it goes along the coast, and there is no possibility of getting lost as it reaches the Plaza de Luceros. By car, it will only take you half an hour to get there. There are also buses that leave from the Benidorm Bus Station, which is only a few minutes from the campsite, and go to the Alicante Bus Station, very close to the port.


This is just a small summary of things to do, but there is soooo much more, as a good provincial capital. For more information, please visit www.alicanteturismo.com. A perfect excursion if you are staying at the campsite. Live Alicante!

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