Hotels near Postiguet Beach

Postiguet Beach is Alicante's city beach, a curve of golden sand right at the foot of the castle rock, a couple of minutes' walk from the old town. Its palm-backed promenade and calm, shallow water make it the easiest place in the city for a quick swim between sights.

Because it is so central it gets busy in summer, but the setting - sand below, fortress above, marina to one side - is hard to beat for convenience. Sun loungers, showers, and beach bars line the sand, and the castle lift entrance is right behind it.

Pro Tip: For more space and cleaner water, hop on the TRAM to Playa de San Juan. But Postiguet is unbeatable for a fast dip - arrive before 11am in summer to claim a spot.