City in Spain
3 things to see
Alicante has a free hilltop castle with panoramic Mediterranean views, a long city beach that costs nothing, and a pleasant old town with tapas bars at local prices. The seafront Explanada promenade is free to stroll, and most of a day here can be spent without spending much at all. It sits on the same coast as Valencia and offers a quieter, more affordable alternative. Spring and autumn bring warm weather without the peak-summer beach crowds.
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Alicante's signature palm-lined promenade runs along the marina with a distinctive wavy mosaic pavement made from 6.5 million marble tiles. Free to walk day or night, it connects the port to the old town and is the city's natural social spine.
A blue-flag city beach directly below Santa Barbara Castle, making for one of Spain's best castle-and-beach combinations. Free access, calm Mediterranean water, and a promenade connecting it to the port make it an effortless budget day.
This medieval castle sits atop Mount Benacantil with free entry and panoramic views over Alicante's harbor, old town, and coastline. Walking up the back route from the old quarter is free, or a paid elevator cuts through the rock from Postiguet Beach.
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