Plans in Alicante to make the most of the city

Do you want to know what to do in Alicante?

Alicante, province, city and municipality, both share the same name and the same beauty.

On this occasion, we will talk a little about the city of Alicante, which is located in the Valencian Community and is bathed by the Mediterranean.

But, although it is an ideal destination to enjoy the sea, in this blog we will not only talk about beaches.

What to do in Alicante?

As we have already mentioned, Alicante is the perfect place to enjoy the sun and the beach, especially in the summer season.

However, if you think that this is the only thing this wonderful city has to offer, I am sorry to say that you are wrong.

1. Plans in Alicante: shops, restaurants and leisure in general

If you’re planning a trip to this city, I don’t think you’ll be bored, as it has a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure activities.

If your intention is to go shopping, you can’t miss going to:

Gran Vía Shopping Centre: with an infinite number of shops of all kinds and a wide range of restaurants, this shopping centre is ideal for spending a couple of hours shopping.
Centro Comercial Puerta de Alicante: located on Avenida Alcalde Lorenzo Carbonell, this is the ideal place to go with children.
The Outlet Stores Alicante Shopping Centre: perfect for taking advantage of the biggest Outlet sales.
Centro Comercial Vistahermosa: with a unique and daring style, this shopping centre is out of the ordinary to say the least.
Bulevar Plaza: the last on the list, among so many others and the many that are left behind. Without a doubt, even one of them is worth a visit.

Planes en Alicante Centro Comercial Gran Vía — Gran Vía Shopping Centre

If you’re in the mood for a good meal, don’t hesitate to go to one of these restaurants:

Bodeguita 1999: located in the historic centre of Alicante, it offers a wide variety of dishes of Basque-Mediterranean origin.
Kodama: if you fancy Japanese food, this restaurant is your place. Sushi and fusion food.
El Mincho Alicante: fusion food, not forgetting the Mediterranean touch.
Teatro Bistrot: traditional Alicante and Levantine food restaurant. A delight for the most nostalgic palates.
Piripi: successful restaurant offering two different types of services, a tapas bar on the ground floor and a seafood restaurant on the upper floor.

Planes en Alicante: Bodeguita 1999 — Bodeguita 1999

If you are still looking for leisure, these are some of the best plans in Alicante:

Visit the island of Tabarca
Nightlife in front of the sea: stroll along the Explanada de España, stop in the pubs of the Avenida Costa Blanca…
Various nautical activities: jet skiing, scuba diving, paddle surfing, coastering…

Planes en Alicante: Isla de Tabarca — Tabarca Island

2. Plans in Alicante: heritage, history and culture

Although your motivation for travelling to Alicante is probably different, I don’t think you want to miss the chance to visit any of these places:

Basilica of Santa María: the oldest church in the city, built in Valencian Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries. It was initially built on the remains of a mosque.
Co-cathedral of San Nicolás: built between the 17th and 18th centuries, also on the remains of a mosque, it has a Renaissance-Herreresque style.
Castle of Santa Bárbara: located on the top of the Benacantil mountain, this castle is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante (MACA): located in the oldest civil building in the city and situated right next to the Basilica of Santa María, it has a baroque style. It houses works by artists such as Chillida, Dalí, Picasso and Joan Miró.
Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ): created in 1932, this avant-garde museum has collections dating from the Palaeolithic and extending to Modern Contemporary Culture.
Museum of the City of Alicante (MUSA): located in the Castle of Santa Barbara, it has 5 different areas in which the history of the city is narrated.
Lucentum Archaeological Site: houses the archaeological remains of the Roman city of Lucentum. It covers an area of 5 hectares, half of which corresponds to the old town.
Teatro Principal de Alicante: built between 1846 and 1847, the Teatro Principal has a very characteristic neoclassical style and is the perfect place to enjoy a good show.

Planes en Alicante: Basílica de Santa María — Basilica of Santa María

Planes en Alicante: Castillo de Santa Bárbara — Castle of Santa Bárbara

3. Plans in Alicante: beaches

Sorry to have kept you waiting, but if you were looking forward to the beach, you won’t be able to resist the temptation to visit Alicante after seeing the following:

San Juan beach: this kilometre-long beach in the capital is the best known in Alicante. With its characteristic fine sand, it has areas where you can play football or volleyball.
Albufereta beach: a small beach of fine sand located in the place where the city originated. In fact, certain archaeological sites can be found in the surrounding area.
Calas del Cabo de la Huerta: this area away from the busy beaches, and located between the beach of San Juan and Albufereta, has a splendid natural landscape, a calm sea and an ideal seabed for snorkelling.
Postiguet Beach: located in the heart of the city centre, it is under the majestic Santa Bárbara Castle and next to the aforementioned Explanada promenade.