Babel Travel Guide
Alicante
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
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.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
Alicante Golf Course
The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Things to do
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island
Alicante Private Tour with castle and drinks
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink
Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling
Top hotels in Babel
NH Alicante
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Melia Alicante
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Eurostars Lucentum
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hotel Areca
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Babel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Florida Baja
While Florida Baja may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Alicante Courts.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and El Pantio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Alicante Courts
- Alicante Harbour
- El Corte Ingles Shopping Center
- Postiguet Beach
- Campello Beach
- Alicante Golf Course
- Central Market
- Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal
- Explanada de Espana
- Castle of Santa Barbara
- Palmeral of Elche
- Alicante Town Hall
- La Marina Beach
- Villajoyosa Central Beach
- Nueva Tabarca
- Gran Via Shopping Center
- Pola Amusement Park
- Carabassi Beach
- Casino Mediterraneo
- Almadraba Beach
- University of Alicante
- Villajoyosa Seafront Promenade
- EL Pinet Beach
- San Nicolas Cathedral
- Arena Alicante
- Santa Pola Food Market
- Alicante Bullring
- Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium