Alicante

[[file:Alicante Banner 2 - View of Santa Barbara Castle}} This Muslim Friendly Travel Guide is part of eHalal.io Travel Group Puerto de Alicante - Mount Benacantil in Alicante, view from the sea Alicante (Catalan phrasebook|Valencian: Alacant) is a popular tourist city in the Valencia (region) | Valencian Community of Spain. and is the capital of Alicante (province) | Alicante province.

Introduction

The city is believed to have been founded by the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, who established the fortified settlement of Akra Leuka (Greek: Ἄκρα Λευκή, meaning 'White Mountain' or 'White Point'), where Alicante stands today. It was later conquered by the Romans who renamed it Lucentum. In mediaeval times, Alicante became a major Mediterranean trading station, exporting Rice, none-alcoholic drinks, Olive oil, oranges and wool. The city has become a hub of tourism directed to the beaches of the Costa Blanca.

Tourist Info Alicante Rambla Méndez Núñez, 41 38.34689,-0.48465 near Plaza de San Cristobal ☎ +34 965 200 000 +34 965 200 243 Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00, Saturday Sunday 10:00-14:00 The primary tourist office is open year round and has free maps and brochures.
Tourist Info Alicante Ayuntamiento Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 38.34522,-0.48126 in the city hall ☎ +34 965 149 219 Opening Hours: 09:00-14:00 16:00-18:00, Saturday Sunday 10:00-14:00
Tourist info Alicante Platja del San Juan Avda de Niza, s/n 38.37474,-0.41042 Playa de San Juan / San Juan Beach - Opening Hours: July - Aug: daily 10:30-14:30 17:30-20:30
Tourist Info Alicante Renfe Avda de Salamanca, s/n 38.3445,-0.4951 in the main train station ☎ +34 965 125 633 Opening Hours: 09:30-14:00 16:30-19:00, Saturday Sunday 10:00-14:00
Tourist info Alicante Aeropuerto Aeropuerto El Altet - ☎ +34 966 919 367 Opening Hours: Tuesday 09:00-19:00, W-F 09:30-15:00

Travel to Alicante

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there is never a dull night in this small Spanish city. Drinks are cheap and shots are sometimes free.

Another focal point is the eastern rim of the marina, called Puerto, in and around the

Casino Mediterráneo GPS 38.34208,-0.47963 - Alicante - Casino Mediterráneo Alicante 2 - , where things start and end later – a typical night can end at around 07:00 or 08:00. As this part of town has a bad reputation at night, most late night restaurants here hire their own security who also act as bouncers. Especially at dawn party goers should take care, as theft is common.

Where to sleep in Alicante

Hotel San Remo C/ Navas, 30 38.34565,-0.48705 ☎ +34 965 209 500 Check-in : 13:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Doubles €40, breakfast €3 Has nonsmoking rooms and free Wi-Fi.
X Hostel Alicante Web: alicante @☎com Carrer del Tucuman, 28 38.34779,-0.49312 centrally located and less than 5 minutes walk from the train station ☎ +34 654 22 03 17 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 11:30 €17 Amenities include, singles, doubles and shared dormitories for short and long term stays, guest kitchen, free breakfast, roof top terrace, free internet and Wi-Fi and large common room to meet other travelers. It's clean, safe and is the only true backpackers hostel in the city.
La Milagrosa Bed & Breakfast C/ Villavieja 8 38.34612,-0.47978 by Iglesia de la Santa Maria, 2 blocks from the beach ☎ +34 965 216 918 Check-in : 15:30 / Check-out: 11:30 €42+ (singles), €75+ (doubles) Thoroughly refurbished, bright and clean with a large roof terrace. Kitchen and laundry facilities available, free Wi-Fi. Close to nightlife. Also has apartments that can house up to 6 people.
Hotel Les Monges Palace - Hostal Les Monges Palace - C/ San Agustín, 4 38.34588,-0.48153 ☎ +34 965 215 046 +34 965 147 189 Check-in : 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Doubles €70, including breakfast Alicante - Hostal Les Monges Palace 2 - Has an onsite Snacks café and free Wi-Fi and is nonsmoking throughout the building. Public parking €13/day.
Hotel NH Rambla de Alicante @otels.com C/ Tomás López Torregrosa, 11 38.34721,-0.48513 near the central market ☎ +34 965 143 659 +34 96 5206696 Doubles €63+, including breakfast | checkin=15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Has a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi. Public parking €9.50/day.
TRYP Alicante Gran Sol Hotel Rambla Méndez Núñez, 3 38.34387,-0.48318 ☎ +34 965 203 000 +34 965 211 439 Check-in : 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Doubles €96, including breakfast Alicante - Tryp Alicante Gran Sol Hotel 08 - Has nonsmoking rooms, onsite restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Private parking €9.50/day.
Hotel Hospes Amérigo Calle Rafael Altamira, 7 38.34461,-0.48266 ☎ +34 965 146 570 Check-in : 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Doubles €150+, including breakfast Alicante - Hospes Amérigo 3 - The hotel is in a 16th-century former Dominican monastery and has an cafe located on-site-restaurant, fitness centre, swimming pool, private secluded sauna and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted on request, private parking €26/day, electric vehicle charger available.
Hotel NH Alicante @otels.com C/ México, 18 38.33645,-0.50714 corner of C/ Rosa Chacel ☎ +34 965 108 140 +34 965 110 655 Doubles €155, including breakfast | checkin=15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, private secluded sauna, onsite restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Private parking €14/day.
Sercotel Spa Porta Maris Plaza Puerta del Mar, 3 38.34231,-0.47866 port ☎ +34 965 147 021 +34 965 216 945 Doubles €100+, including breakfast | checkin=16:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Alicante - Sercotel Hotel Spa Portamaris 2 - Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, onsite restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Public parking €20/day.
Meliá Alicante Plaza del Puerto, 3 38.34289,-0.47877 port ☎ +34 965 205 000 +34 965 142 633 Doubles €125+, including breakfast | checkin=16:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Alicante - Hotel Meliá Alicante 2 - Has a swimming pool, fitness centre and onsite restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, public parking €20/day.

Telecommunication

The city provides free Wi-Fi to everyone in a number places across the downtown, including the Plaça Ajuntament GPS 38.34497,-0.48098 Plaça de l'Ajuntament, Alacant.JPG(Plaza del Ayuntamiento), Plaça dels Estels GPS 38.34600,-0.49071 Luceros2.jpg(Plaza de los Luceros), Plaça de la Muntanyeta GPS 38.34425,-0.48801 La plaça de la Muntanyeta d'Alacant.JPG(Plaza de la Montañeta) and the Castell de la Santa Bàrbara (Santa Barbara Castle) and at Platja del Postiguet (Postiguet Beach).

Cope in Alicante

Alicante is generally a safe city, but visitors should take precautions in the port area, which should be avoided at night and dawn. {{flag|United Kingdom

British Consulate Alicante Rambla Méndez Núñez, 28-32, 6ª planta 38.34575,-0.48375 ☎ +34 965 216 022 +34 965 140 528 -

Where to go from Alicante

La grotte de canelobre - panoramio (6) - Coves del Canelobre

Tabarca – there are several companies near the port which offer boat trips, from 45-minutes excursions on a catamaran to all-day trips to the island. Prices vary.
Coves del Canelobre - Cuevas de Canelobre / Canalobre Caves | 38.51028,-0.41139 near Busot, 24 km North of Alicante ☎ +34 965 699 250 Opening Hours: 1 September - 30 Jun: Tuesday to Friday 10:30-16:50, Saturday Sunday and holidays 10:30-17:50; 1 July - 31 Aug: daily 10:30-19:30; Easter Sunday 10:30-19:30; closed Monday after Easter, 25 Dec and 1 Jan €7 (adults), €4.50 (seniors), €3.50 (children 5-14), free (children under 5) Canelobre Caves La grotte de canelobre - panoramio (6) A large cave network with impressive stalacites and stalagmites. The inner aspect of the main cave, with one of the highest vaults of Spain, is very similar to the one of a cathedral. Visitors are able to admire the diverse and capricious forms that have been taking rocks: candelabra, animals and multitude of stunning forms. Sometimes and their superb acoustic and environmental conditions take advantage of for spectacles in which music is privileged protagonist. Entrance requires you join in on a tour which is mainly in (Spanish), although some information is provided in English.
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