Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Fortress on top of Mount Benacantil, with views over the city and the port. A lift goes up to it.
Alicante, Spain
Alicante: airports, things to do and where to stay
Alicante is the gateway to the Costa Blanca, with beaches right in the centre, a palm-lined seafront and a castle on Mount Benacantil.
Alicante airports
From the airport to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport is about 10 km from central Alicante.
C6 Alicante-Aeropuerto
Daily bus to central Alicante, stopping at the train station. At Luceros it connects with the TRAM along the Costa Blanca.
Autobuses a Elche
Lines R10 and R11 link the airport with Elche and Torrellano; the R10 continues to Los Arenales del Sol.
Taxi
Rank on the arrivals road. Fares from the airport include a €4.25 supplement.
Alicante
Things to do in Alicante
Explanada de España
Palm-lined promenade with a wavy mosaic pavement, next to the marina.
Playa del Postiguet
The city-centre beach, at the foot of the castle and a few steps from the old town.
Basílica de Santa María
The city's oldest church, Gothic with a Baroque doorway, in the old quarter.
Isla de Tabarca
Small walled island and marine reserve, reached by boat from the port.
Where to stay in Alicante
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Alicante?
Alicante is served by Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC).
How far is the airport from central Alicante?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport is about 10 km from central Alicante.
How do I get from the airport to central Alicante?
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport you can take C6 Alicante-Aeropuerto (bus), Autobuses a Elche (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Alicante?
Highlights of Alicante include Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Explanada de España, Playa del Postiguet, Basílica de Santa María, and Isla de Tabarca.
Photo credits
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara: Artistosteles, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Explanada de España: YaGeek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa del Postiguet: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basílica de Santa María: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Isla de Tabarca: Jose A., CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons