About the place
Alicante, on the Costa Blanca, combines Santa Bárbara Castle with city beaches and a seafront promenade.
Country Information
👥 Country population
49.077.984
💱 Currency
EUR
🗣️ Languages
es,ca,gl,eu,oc
☎️ Phone Prefix
+34
Place Information
👥 Population
348.901
📍 Location
38.34517, -0.48149
⛰️ ALT
3 m
📅 SEASON
April to June and September to October
🗣️ LANG
Spanish and Valencian
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💉 VACCINES
No mandatory vaccines are required for entry. Routine vaccines (MMR, tetanus-diphtheria) should be up to date; check with a travel health clinic before departure.
🌡️ Current temperature
29°C
84.3°F
🕐 Local time
2026-11-04 11:33
⭐ Last reviews
Alicante
"Playa del Postiguet, castillo de Santa Bárbara y paseo por la Explanada. Buen clima y arroces excelentes; ciudad manejable, perfecta para descansar."
I recommend 3 days · went in July
Alicante
"Buen plan de playa y paseo: barrio de Santa Cruz, vistas desde el castillo y arroz a banda. Cómoda para recorrer a pie y con buen ambiente nocturno."
I recommend 2 days · went in August
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Alicante
"Ciudad soleada con mucha vida en la calle. El castillo, el puerto y las playas la hacen redonda; en verano hace calor, pero el mar compensa."
I recommend 3 days · went in September
Alicante
"Postiguet, arroz a banda y castillo de Santa Bárbara al atardecer, plan redondo"
I recommend 3 days · went in July