📍 Destination Overview
Alicante, on Spain's southeastern Mediterranean shore, is the hub of the Costa Blanca. The Castillo de Santa Barbara crowns the Benacantil crag above the old town, with views over city and bay. Below, a palm-lined promenade and long Playa de San Juan offer beaches; old Santa Cruz has white walls and flower-filled balconies. Warm year-round, it gates southern Spain.
📍 Location
Alicante province, Valencian Community, on Spain’s Mediterranean
🗓️ Best Season
Apr-Sep
🕐 Time Difference
6 hours behind Beijing (5 in summer)
💰 Currency / Language
Euro (EUR) / Spanish
✈️ Transport Note
Alicante-Elche airport (ALC); lift up to the castle
🗓️ Suggested Stay
2-3 days
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
☀️ Summer (Jun–Sep)
Peak beach season; hot days above 30°C, great for swimming but crowded.
🌸 Spring (Apr–May)
Mild and quieter with blossom and orange flowers — ideal for city strolls.
January
⛅
16°/6°
February
⛅
17°/7°
March
🌤️
19°/9°
April
🌸
21°/11°
Good
May
☀️
24°/14°
Best
June
☀️
28°/18°
Best
July
🔥
31°/21°
Good
August
🔥
31°/21°
Good
September
🌤️
28°/19°
Best
October
🌤️
24°/15°
November
⛅
20°/11°
December
⛅
17°/8°
🎯 Alicante Experiences
Sunset castle stroll
After dark the castle glows; walk the ramparts away from the crowds and watch the city lights come on.
Boat & bay trip
Sail the Costa Blanca from the port on a catamaran or glass-bottom boat.
Tapas crawl
Hop between old-town and seafront bars chasing tapa after tapa with cold beer.
The best time for Alicante is May–June and September for comfortable warmth with fewer crowds; choose July–August if you want peak beach weather.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
Plane
Alicante–Elche airport (ALC) links many European cities; an airport bus reaches town in ~25 min.
Train
AVE high-speed trains serve Madrid and Valencia; the station is a short walk from the old town.
Coach
Long-distance coaches connect southern Spain and Europe; the station sits north of the old town.
Recommended Stay Areas
Old town / Explanada
Close to the castle and promenade — great for sightseeing, dining and nightlife.
Playa de San Juan
Beachfront resorts galore, ideal for a sea-centric stay.
Free Consultation
Plan your Costa Blanca escape
Stay beneath the castle, watch sunset from the ramparts, tram to Playa de San Juan and seal it all with paella.