7 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.

Let the collections at Museo Arqueologico de Alicante and Micro-Gigantic Museum capture your imagination. Get some cultural insight at Castillo de Santa Barbara and El Palmeral. Get out of town with these interesting Alicante side-trips: Playa Gandia (in Playa de Gandia), London Fashion (in Gandia) and Torrevieja (La Mata Beach & Las Salinas de Torrevieja). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Alicante (MACA), delve into the distant past at Denia Castle and Archaeological Museum, stroll through Playa de Levante o la Fossa, and don't miss a visit to Explanada de Espana.

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If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Alicante International Airport, San Javier Airport and Región de Murcia International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Alicante can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel back home.