Tabarca
Located off Costa Blanca, Spain's smallest inhabited island has an 18th-century walled town, clear waters with 45m visibility, and a marine reserve home to sea bass and dolphins.
Beach in Alicante
Playa de San Juan
This 7-kilometer Mediterranean beach near Alicante has calm waters and golden sand. Visitors can join volleyball games, cycle along palm-lined promenades, or explore rocky coves at Cabo de las Huertas.
Playa de San Juan stretches 7 kilometers along Alicante's coastline. Walk or cycle along the palm-lined promenade, stopping at Spanish cafés serving fresh seafood and local drinks. Cool off in the Mediterranean Sea, join a beach volleyball game, or practice your swing at the adjacent Alicante Golf Course designed by Severiano Ballesteros. At the northern end, explore the rocky coves of Cabo de las Huertas.
The Beach
The 7-kilometer golden sand beach slopes gently into the Mediterranean, making it ideal for families with young children. You'll find 12 shower points, foot-wash stations, and first aid posts positioned every kilometer along the beach. Tall palms along the promenade create natural shade spots throughout the day. The beach maintains Blue Flag status for its water quality and cleanliness.
Sports
Play volleyball at one of the 20 courts or work out at the outdoor fitness zones. Your children can enjoy playgrounds with swings, slides, and rope net pyramids. The marked sports areas include spaces for football and a skateboarding section with ramps. Rent windsurfing equipment, kayaks, or pedal boats from the water sports shops. A dedicated cycling lane runs the length of the beach.
Getting There and Parking
Take the TRAM from Alicante city center to reach the beach in 20 minutes. Board the L4 tram at Luceros station and exit at Londres stop, or take L3 to El Campello station. Trams run every 15 minutes during summer and every 30 minutes in winter. Three main parking areas sit behind the promenade. Bus routes 21 and 22 stop at Costa Blanca and Plaza Coruña stations.
San Juan Festival
On June 24th, locals and visitors gather for the Hogueras de Alicante to mark the summer solstice. Watch as over 100 bonfires light up the shoreline after sunset. Listen to live music and watch fireworks illuminate the night sky. At midnight, join the tradition of throwing fruit and coins into the sea while making wishes.
Dining and Refreshments
Stop at the cafés and bars along the promenade for refreshments. Try local specialties at ice cream parlors La Ibense and El Cantonet de Jijona, such as leche merengada (a milkshake with egg whites and cinnamon) or orxata (a drink made from tiger nuts).
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What else to see in Alicante?
Santa Bárbara Castle
Rising 166 meters above Alicante on Mount Benacantil, this 11th-century fortress spans 400,000 square meters across three levels, with views stretching to Tabarca island.
Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Located in a former hospital, this award-winning museum uses holograms and digital displays to present 100,000 years of history, including Roman streets and underwater excavations.
Hogueras de Alicante
This six-day June festival fills Alicante's streets with 30-foot satirical monuments, daily firework displays, and street parties before all 80 sculptures burn on June 24th.
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
This restored 17th-century granary houses 800+ artworks, including pieces by Picasso, Dalí and Miró. Three floors display Spanish modern art in a baroque building from 1685.
Explanada de España
A 600-meter marble promenade along Alicante's waterfront, with 6.5 million tiles forming wave patterns. Palm trees shade paths near Casa Carbonell's ornate domes and La Concha auditorium.
Mercado Central de Alicante
Built in 1921, this modernist market has 300 family-run stalls across two floors, with fresh Mediterranean produce, local red prawns, and tapas bars under a grand stained-glass dome.
Parque El Palmeral
This 72,000-square-meter Mediterranean garden has 2,000 palm trees, artificial lakes for rowing, multiple playgrounds, and a BMX track. A tunnel connects to calm beaches nearby.
