Gran Via Sur Travel Guide

Alicante

Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

4.5/5(318 reviews)

Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a beach

Postiguet Beach

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

4/5(283 reviews)

Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

4.5/5(160 reviews)

Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Things to do

View from the Castle

Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm

฿973
per adult
Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm
Picture 2 for Activity Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

฿374
per adult
Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

฿1,834
per adult
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

฿973
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Tabarca Island

Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island

฿561
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Alicante: Private Guided Visit to Alicante Bullring & Museum

Alicante: Private Guided Visit to Alicante Bullring & Museum

฿936
per adult
Alicante: Private Guided Visit to Alicante Bullring & Museum
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Top hotels in Gran Via Sur

Travelodge Alicante Puerto

Travelodge Alicante Puerto

3 out of 5
Avinguda d'Elx, 21, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (900 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect for our needs as a group of veteran football players on weekend trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was convenient for the airport and a 10 /20 minute walk to main bars and restaurants. The area next to the hotel looks like it is be rejuvenated with new apartment ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Travelodge Alicante Puerto
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is ฿2,535 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,535
฿2,789 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (629 reviews)
"The room was pleasant and clean, the view from the balcony was looking onto another building but a road in between. Nice size of balcony. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the shower was strong and warm."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is ฿6,441 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿6,441
฿7,085 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,102 reviews)
"Nice location. Good room"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Melia Alicante
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (962 reviews)
"Quiet/great location….friendly staff….would recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
El Plantio Golf Resort

El Plantio Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing food, great value Clean modern apartment"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is ฿4,240 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,240
฿4,664 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
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Other neighbourhoods around Gran Via Sur

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Babel

When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Babel
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Benalúa

4/5(11 area reviews)

Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.

Benalúa
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Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Ensanche Diputación
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El Palmeral

El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and El Pantio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Palmeral
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Alicante City Centre

4.5/5(282 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.

Alicante City Centre
Central Market which includes food, interior views and markets

Mercado

While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Central Market.

Mercado

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