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 £64 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£64
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (233 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Villa Alojamiento y Congresos - Villa Universitaria
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Melia Alicante
4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is £204 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£204
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
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El Plantio Golf Resort
El Plantio Golf Resort
4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely staff, good restaurant! Only 10 mins from the airport but no noise of planes."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

El Plantio Golf Resort
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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! (498 reviews)
"I always stay here when I am on a late flight. I come because I am fully satisfied with the hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

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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! (106 reviews)
"Nice property with great views!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"The apartment was in a great location on the edge of town but within easy walking distance. Check-in was done on-line and was simple. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The rooms themselves were spacious and clean with good views of the sea. We'd certainly book again."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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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