San Vicente del Raspeig Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Come enjoy a holiday in Sant Vicent del Raspeig, the home of the University of Alicante, and discover a town with a long tradition of curious and popular celebrations.

Discover Sant Vicent del Raspeig, a university town close to Alicante where the defining feature might be just how friendly the locals are. The place name comes from Saint Vincent Ferrer, who stayed there in the beginning of the 15th century in the El Raspeig area, which is how the town was known until the beginning of the 19th century.

Thanks to our wide range of cheap trips to Sant Vicent del Raspeig, you’ll be able to learn about a town that has managed to both maintain its traditions while also evolving to become a modern city with all the modern amenities. It has a multitude of unique buildings to visit, such as the old Town Hall, which dates back to the 19th century and is modernist in style, or the church of Sant Vicent Ferrer, neoclassical in style. You’ll also want to make sure you don’t miss the Vertical Gardens, the tallest garden in Spain.

All this and more await if you book one of our package deals to Sant Vicent del Raspeig. To really get the most out of your visit, you’ll want to check the town’s calendar of celebrations and fiestas. The patron saint festivities are celebrated on the Monday immediately after Easter Sunday, together with the Moors and Christians celebration, which commemorates the Reconquest by the Crown of Aragon. If you decide to visit the town in July, you can also enjoy the Fogueres de Sant Vicent, a festival similar to the Falles of Valencia or the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante. Both festivities have been declared of Provincial Tourist Interest.

When you check out our deals for trips to Sant Vicent del Raspeig, you should remember that the town is very close to Alicante airport. The public transport network is very extensive. There’s an intercity bus service that connects the town with nearby cities such as Alicante and Alcoi, the local train network of Murcia and Alicante, and a tram line. Once there, Sant Vicent also has an extensive taxi service so that nothing stops you from going where you want, when you want on your holidays.

Villa Alojamiento y Congresos - Villa Universitaria

Villa Alojamiento y Congresos - Villa Universitaria

3 out of 5
Av. Vicente Savall Pascual, 16, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante
The price is £59 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£59
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Vicente del Raspeig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante ...
8/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)
Good value in Good location
"The hotel is 30 minutes by tram.from the centre of Alicante but has plenty of good bars and restaurants nearby Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean Breakfast choice is quite limited but adequate Front desk staff are great Friendly and helpful as no information board or pack is available I would ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Villa Alojamiento y Congresos - Villa Universitaria
UNIVERSA HOTEL

UNIVERSA HOTEL

2.5 out of 5
C. Vicente Savall Pascual 33, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante
The price is £69 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£69
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Vicente del Raspeig. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Good experience overall"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

UNIVERSA HOTEL
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is £115 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£115
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to town. Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very nice bar area for relaxing after a day out exploring."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel AG Express Elche

Hotel AG Express Elche

2 out of 5
Autovia A-70, KM 25, Area de Servicio Elche, Elche, Alicante
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Elche. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (516 reviews)
"The rooms are clean the beds are comfy and the staff are great you can have a laugh with them easy to get along with. Your bins are emptied daily and your bed turned down. I would stay again if I was driving in Spain"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel AG Express Elche
Blue Line Apartment Hotel

Blue Line Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Marina Baixa 11, Villajoyosa, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Villajoyosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
2nd time here and amazing!
"This was our 2nd holiday here at the most beautiful apartment we have ever stayed in. The location is perfect, with amazing sea views, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The wrap around balcony is just brilliant for eating, sunbathing and relaxing."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Blue Line Apartment Hotel
NIU Line

NIU Line

4 out of 5
Calle Puntes del Moro, 24, Villajoyosa, España Alicante
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Villajoyosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Cala de Finestrat and Poniente Beach are ...
NIU Line
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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