What to see in Alicante in 3 days
3-day itinerary for Alicante (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.
Alicante blends beaches, coast and food at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.
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Day 1Old Town · Explanada
Day 2Santa Bárbara
Day 3Cabo de las Huertas
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How many days do I need to see Alicante?
With 3 days you can cover the key areas of Alicante: Old Town, Explanada, Santa Bárbara and Cabo de las Huertas. The plan spreads them across your days so you don't retrace your steps or waste time between them.
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
The best time to visit Alicante is summer, though with a good itinerary it's worth it in almost any season.
How do you get around Alicante?
It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. That's why the itinerary links places by proximity, grouping a different area each day so you never retrace your steps.
What to visit in Alicante?
The must-sees in Alicante: Tabarca Island by boat, Santa Bárbara Castle, Explanada de España and Free Tour of Alicante. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.
Is Alicante worth visiting?
Yes. Alicante brings together beaches, coast and food, and the must-sees —Tabarca Island by boat, Santa Bárbara Castle, Explanada de España and Free Tour of Alicante— are easy to take in over 3 days. It's worth it even if you're short on time.
Where to eat in Alicante?
Some local picks from this guide: Monastrell, Nou Manolín and La Taberna del Gourmet. They're placed by area alongside each day of the itinerary.
What's the best day trip from Alicante?
Less than 150 km away you have Murcia, Cartagena and Valencia: a day trip you can also plan with the Trip Planner.
How much does it cost to visit Alicante?
It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.
Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?
Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.