Alicante, famous for sun and beaches, offers a multitude of active and cultural activities.
Alicante offers more than beaches. You can count on the hills and mountains in the province that offer beautiful hiking routes. Whether you prefer an easy route that can be done with kids or something more challenging, there are routes for everyone.
With an average temperature of 18 degrees and more than 320 sunny days per year, you can play golf all year round. There are several golf courses in the area.
You can find a lot of history in Alicante. The Santa Barbara castle is iconic and offers a great view over the city. The casco antiguo, the old neighbourhood at the foot of the castle is worth a walk around.
In the province you can find beautiful historic villages like Guadalest and Altea. Or if you would like to go on a short boat trip, think about a visit to Isla Tabarca.
If you would like to go on a guided tour, in Alicante you can join a free tour. Or you can enjoy a tour in the province.
If - after a day of activities - you would like to eat well, there are ample options to try. Eat like a local and try some of the rice dishes, like Arroz a Banda, Arroz del señoret or Arroz negro (black rice) prepared with sea food. There are more variaties, like Arroz de montaña (rice from the mountain), Arroz con pata (leg), Arroz al horno (from the oven) and many more. Also tipical are Olleta Alicantina, la Pericana, local seafood dishes or el Caldero (speciality of Isla de Tabarca). Furthermore, there are restaurants of all types: Tapas bars, Italian, Asiatic, Vegetarian restaurants and more.