Alicante Airport
Alicante surroundings, beach and inland hotels
Tourist information
The province of Alicante is one of the main national and international tourist destinations in the Spanish geography. Elche (Elx), the Costa Blanca (white coast) in the Mediterranean or the inland valleys are shrouded in history, monuments, landscapes, gastronomy and fabulous beaches that will make your stay an unforgettable place. Below we offer you a list of the main cultural and tourist points of this wonderful and interesting area with an unbeatable hotel offer, being able to choose from all of them the one that suits you best according to your budget and your needs: downtown hotel, quiet hotel, hotel on the beach, etc.
The road network easily connects all these enclaves - Benidorm, Calpe, Denia, Jávea, Torrevieja, La Manga del Mar Menor, Orihuela, Murcia, Cartagena, Elche (Elx), Novelda, Alcoy, Elda-Petrel, Ibi, Villena, or Albacete- , so hiring a car on arrival at Alicante airport is a good option for getting around the region.
Alicante city
Alicante city (Alacant)
Welcome to Alicante city.
The city of Alicante offers you a wonderful coastline accompanied by an enviable climate, which will allow you to enjoy almost all year round the promenade that surrounds El Postiguet Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the city. A wide and varied cultural offer of museums and historical sites, such as the Castle of Santa Barbara or the Castle of San Fernando, and a succulent gastronomic offer will accompany you throughout the city. Don't miss Alicante's biggest and most official festival: Las Hogueras de Alicante, in June, accompanied by a refreshing Horchata de Chufa.
Elche historic city
Elche (Elx) - ancient history
Elche heritage.
Founded in the 5th century BC like Ilici, the city of Elche (Elx in Valencian) breathes history on all four sides as it is full of historical monuments, museums and cultural events. In Elche you can visit the sacred representation of the Mystery of Elche, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or El Palmeral de Elche, also declared a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The numerous representations of the Lady of Elche, emblem of the city, the strong tradition in the manufacture of footwear, the artisan elaboration of the white palm (the only place in the world where it persists) or the delicious rice with crust, are some of the jewels that you can find in this impressive city together with the Basilica of Santa María and the Tower of the Palace of Altamira.
Costa blanca (white coast) - Mediterranean beaches
Benidorm
The best Benidorm.
Benidorm is a cosmopolitan and international city par excellence, and one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain and Europe. Enjoy the most complete hotel, leisure, service and gastronomic offer you can imagine, now at your fingertips. A strategic enclave on the seafront, on one of the most famous beaches in Europe. Sunset strolls, shops, discotheques, shops, restaurants, hairdressers, children's areas, etc. In Benidorm you will have everything you need to enjoy a fabulous holiday accompanied by an enviable climate.
Costa Blanca (white coast) - Beach, sun, just that
Sunrise on the Costa Blanca.
Benidorm, Denia, Jávea, Teulada-Moraira, Benissa, Calpe, Altea, Alfaz del Pi, Finestrat, Villajoyosa, Campello, Alicante, Elche, Santa Pola, Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Pilar de la Horadada beaches, etc. What more can be said about one of the main tourist areas of Spain and the European continent?. 244 km of incredible Mediterranean beaches with fine sand that hold the record for blue flags, sunny almost all year round, and with spas, hotels and services with an unbeatable offer of restaurants and gastronomy. Enjoy an unforgettable holiday of relaxation and leisure.
Getaways outdoor
Inland mountains, valleys and swamps
Enjoy the nature.
Surrounded by mountains and exuberant nature, these enclaves of great historical, gastronomic and natural wealth, with extreme landscapes located in the interior of the province of Alicante, offer the traveller endless possibilities to lose themselves in their villages and mountains that still conserve a good part of their tranquillity. This route is known as the route of the monasteries of Valencia. The Algar springs, the Guadalest valley, the Alfaro mountain range, the Aitana mountain range, or the Alcoy valley with its Moors and Christians festivities in April, are some of its magnificent attractions.
Vinalopó Castles - The Castle Route
Revive the history of Spain.
The Route of the Vinalopó Castles, located in the Vinalopó Valley, is one of the most famous and interesting routes due to its heritage and its high historical content, as this region is home to one of the largest concentrations of castles in Spain. Among castles and fortresses dating back to the Middle Ages and still in good condition, the route runs through various towns such as Villena, Biar, Bañeres, Castalla, Sax, Petrel and Novelda.
Discover Alicante on your own
Do you like driving? Alicante and the Costa Blanca are full of real treasures. All you have to do is hire a car and discover them at your leisure.
Rental car companies and offers in Alicante
Car hire companies such as Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Europcar often promote offers for several days or full weekends, so hiring a car on arrival at Alicante airport is a good option for visiting the region.
See the offers and discounts on car hire in Alicante
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