Title: Babel Travel Guide: Best of Babel, Alicante Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Babel](https://expedia.co.uk/Babel-Hotels.d909931271520768000.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Babel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Babel.d909931271520768000.Car-Hire-Guide)[Babel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Babel.d909931271520768000.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Babel Travel Guide ## Alicante ## Visit Babel Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Alicante travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante.dx356) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067239/937ae53c-2c91-4d95-9bae-6b0fa4f343c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante Harbour 4.5/5(318 reviews) Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Harbour-Alicante-City-Centre.d6067239.Attraction) ![Postiguet Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067235/bc6faf37-9a05-4f3c-b5be-843445e54d78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Postiguet Beach 4.5/5(126 reviews) Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Postiguet-Beach-Ensanche-Diputacion.d6067235.Attraction) ![Explanada de Espana which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158846/f90e14ed-71dd-4bae-abd2-2ef1d7a42169.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explanada de Espana 4.5/5(40 reviews) Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Explanada-De-Espana-Alicante-City-Centre.d6158846.Attraction) ![Beautiful beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/356/407c6f87-08cb-4b45-8925-9b15a47104c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Juan Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Beach-Playa-de-San-Juan.d553248635975698106.Attraction) ![Central Market featuring markets and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/e00ac8cf-d495-418d-8a16-8f5312a97664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Market 4/5(283 reviews) Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Market-Mercado.d6161641.Attraction) ![Castle of Santa Barbara featuring a city, night scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067233/7f811083-e56d-4fdd-9117-51b52c748be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle of Santa Barbara 4.5/5(160 reviews) Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Santa-Barbara-San-Anton.d6067233.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46325861/b16921c9-9e88-4013-beed-65d008307f42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-pola-pola-park-entry-ticket.a46325861.activity-details) ![Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49104759/b693cf25-e23c-4075-89fd-368cd827b8eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alicante-santa-barbara-castle-wine-tasting-tapas.a49104759.activity-details) ![Boat Taxi Tabarca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46337283/7b7d5da1-a525-4f21-91e0-70d3aa8172ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island £13 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taxi-boat-santa-pola-to-tabarca-island.a46337283.activity-details) ![View from the Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1154301/3c542f32-4ba1-48ae-a75b-09a73a5ac98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-albir-benidorm.a1154301.activity-details) ![Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48332060/138a8557-32ac-433e-b310-7badeaeefdf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alicante-craft-beer-tasting-at-santa-barbara-castle.a48332060.activity-details) ![ Guadalest and Altea Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49399955/7f033b32-0d91-403a-8394-00bd85282bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guadalest-and-altea-day-trip-from-alicante-or-benidorm.a49399955.activity-details) [See all activities in Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Babel ![NH Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1350000/1349700/1349633/bf24ba2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NH Alicante Calle Mexico, 18 Alicante Alicante £81 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (556 reviews) Had a lovely time at the NH hotel. clean an spacious room. Staff was lovely too Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1349633&PinnedHotelID=1349633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909931271520768000) ![Melia Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/15956/04279c80_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melia Alicante Plaza del Puerto, 3 Alicante Alicante £152 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,167 reviews) Our room overlooked the marina, staff very friendly. This is our fifth stay at the hotel thought the hotel was abit throw other due to renovation work which we were unaware of until we arrived. Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=15956&PinnedHotelID=15956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909931271520768000) ![Odyssey Rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74587700/74587690/276952b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Odyssey Rooms Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante £99 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews) Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Will definitely visit again. Excellent location! Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=74587690&PinnedHotelID=74587690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909931271520768000) ![Eurostars Lucentum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1458600/1458531/64a06398_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eurostars Lucentum Alfonso X El Sabio, 11 Alicante Alicante £71 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Yes. It was superb Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=1458531&PinnedHotelID=1458531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909931271520768000) ![Eurostars Centrum Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64012/d32f8055_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eurostars Centrum Alicante Calle del Pintor Lorenzo Casanova,33-35 Alicante Alicante £76 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Insulation Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=64012&PinnedHotelID=64012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909931271520768000) ![Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1506200/1506200/79e4849b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante Canónigo Manuel Penalva, 2 Alicante Alicante £73 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Gran-Via-Sur.dx909929343030128640) ![Alicante Port d'Alacant marina with boats and view of castle Castillo twilight travel traveling holidays vacation panorama in Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396630/02df5071-ff38-4bcf-9813-a33446fd50c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Benalúa 4/5(11 area reviews) Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Benalua.dx553248635976396630) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Palmeral El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-El-Palmeral.dx553248635976400596) ![le port d'alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386956/707c4555-954c-4a7b-a840-39b86fead372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ensanche Diputación If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Ensanche-Diputacion.dx553248635976386956) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Blas-Santo Domingo While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium. 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