☀️ Weather in Alicante
Alicante enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year with average temperatures of 18°C. Warm summers (25-30°C) and mild winters (12-17°C) make the Costa Blanca a perfect destination year-round.
Complete Alicante Guide 2025
Everything you need to know to enjoy the Costa Blanca to the fullest: weather, transport, gastronomy, beaches and much more
🚊 Getting Around Alicante
TRAM: Tram network connects Alicante with Benidorm, Altea and Denia. Urban and intercity buses cover the entire province. Car rental available from €25/day. Taxis and VTC operate 24/7.
🍽️ Alicante Gastronomy
Try arroz a banda, arroz con costra, and the famous Jijona turrón. Alicante Central Market offers fresh local products. Port area and Explanada concentrate the best restaurants.
🏖️ Best Beaches in Alicante
Postiguet Beach (city center), San Juan (5 km of fine sand), Granadella in Jávea (crystal clear waters), Cala Finestrat, and Benidorm coves. All with Blue Flag and full services.
🎉 Events and Festivities
Hogueras de San Juan (June 20-24): most important festival. Moors and Christians (year-round in different towns). Maritime Holy Week. Weekly markets in each locality.
🛍️ Shopping and Markets
Torrevieja Market (Friday), Santa Pola (Monday), Benidorm (Wednesday and Sunday), Calpe (Saturday). Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Center, La Zenia Boulevard. Alicante Outlet in Elche.
Top 10 Must-See Places in Alicante
- 1. Santa Barbara Castle - 360° panoramic views
- 2. Explanada de España - Iconic seafront promenade
- 3. Tabarca Island - Protected marine reserve
- 4. Santa Cruz Quarter - Picturesque old town
- 5. MARQ - Provincial Archaeological Museum
- 6. Guadalest - Medieval mountain village
- 7. Altea - White village with artistic charm
- 8. Calpe and Peñón de Ifach - Costa Blanca symbol
- 9. Torrevieja Salt Lakes - Natural pink lagoons
- 10. Elche - UNESCO World Heritage Palm Grove
Practical Tips for Your Visit
💰 Daily Budget
Budget: €40-60 | Mid-range: €80-120 | High: €150+
🕐 Best Time
Spring and autumn for ideal weather. Summer for beach.
📱 Connectivity
Free WiFi in most places. Excellent 4G/5G coverage.
🏥 Emergencies
112 (emergencies) | General Hospital: 965 93 83 00
🗣️ Language
Spanish and Valencian. English widely spoken in tourist areas.
💳 Payments
Cards accepted everywhere. Cash useful at markets.
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