10 Photos To Inspire a Holiday To Alicante

With its quaint, coloured homes, narrow streets, hilltop castle and quintessential Spanish culture, it's certainly not surprising that Alicante is an enormously popular holiday destination. Whether you want to walk along palm-fringed, white sandy beaches, visit lively local markets, enjoy some iconic arroz a banda, the local version of seafood paella on the marina or hike up to the ancient castle and experience the breath-taking panorama, there's something for everyone here. Here's a taster of what this magnificent destination has to offer...

 

 

1. Meander amongst posh yachts in the spectacular marina...

 

2. Take a mountain bike up one of the most famous trails in Spain...

 

3. Look down on the turquoise blue ocean from the height of Santa Bárbara Castle...

 

4. Visit the magnificent Botanical Gardens of El Huerto del Cura...

 

5. Relax on the enormous white beach at Altea Playa del Albir...

 

6. See the beautiful Spanish architecture in the port city...

 

7. Take a trip to Tabarca Island, for the ultimate snorkelling and diving experience...

 

8. Photograph the iconic, coloured houses...

 

9. And get ready for one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Mediterranean... 

 

10. We think you'll agree... it's all pretty breathtaking.

 

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