3 days in Alicante Itinerary

As Valencia’s second largest city and one of the most well-known along the Costa Blanca, Alicante has an enchanting atmosphere that blends rich history with animated beach life.

Get in touch with nature at Playa de Levante and Scuba & Snorkeling. Head to Zenia Boulevard and Mercado Centralfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alicante: Platja de Ponent (in Benidorm), Kelly's Kitchen Homemade Food (in Jesus Pobre) and Portal de la Marina (in Ondara). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de San Juan and don't miss a visit to Explanada de Espana.

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London, UK to Alicante is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Alicante is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in August: high temperatures in Alicante hover around 36°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.