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.
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.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Things to do
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
Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Top hotels in San Gabriel
Melia Alicante
Great position and hotel staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Odyssey Rooms
The receptionist was amazing such a sweet lady she spoke 3 languages The room was spacious with comfortable beds and very clean The location perfect We will be back
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Room was clean and tidy. All the staff we're friendly and helpful. Good location to tram way and easy walk to town. Only negative is that the walls are not sound proof.... SO EAR PLUGS AN ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Lovely lobby and entrance, room was spotless! Breakfast was great, lots to choose from! Location is great with bus stops close by to take you to the city centre. Beach is 10 mins walk, lovely long stretch witg beautiful views! Really impressed and would return!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
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
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Very brief stay as had early morning flight. Hotel was lovely, easy walking to centre or front, staff excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Gabriel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Benalúa
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.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
San Blas-Santo Domingo
While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium.
