San Gabriel Travel Guide
Alicante
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Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
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.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Things to do
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Top hotels in San Gabriel
Melia Alicante
Lovely clean, comfortable room with amazing sea and castle views. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Just returned from a short break in Alicante. The hotel is perfectly located to explore the city. Unfortunately the Top "chill" floor was under renovation, so the high rise bar was out of service. We were still able to access and take in the fantastic view of the Santa Barbara castle. The most commendable ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
Excellent location close to major attractions
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
We have stayed at this hotel on a number of occasions. It's in a good location opposite the main market and airport bus stop. It's great for a few days when exploring the city but lacks any frills. The rooms could do with an upgrade but are clean and comfortable. Rooms at the the front of the hotel ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
The ac did not work , stuck on heat .
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Alicante Airport
Ample breakfast, easy check in / out
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Gabriel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but El Pantio Golf Course and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Alicante Courts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.