Hotels in Alicante

Alicante is a sunny port city on Spain's Costa Blanca, backed by the hilltop Santa Bárbara castle and fronted by palm-lined esplanades along the Mediterranean. A relaxed Valencian city with a long history as a trading port, it combines sandy urban beaches, a lively old quarter, and a mild climate that draws visitors year-round.

The marble-paved Explanada de España leads to the marina and the Postiguet beach, while the atmospheric Barrio de la Santa Cruz climbs toward the castle with its sweeping bay views. Beyond the city, the Costa Blanca resorts, the island of Tabarca, and the wine country of the interior are all within easy reach.

Alicante is affordable, walkable, and blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year. Summers are hot and busy, but its mild winters make it a popular escape long after other Spanish beach towns quieten down.