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Alicante

Spain · Valencian Community

Alicante, in Spanish, or Alacant, in Valencian, is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historical Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.

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Things to do in Alicante

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour · 8 h · from $51.38 · 4.6/5 (250 reviews)
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market · 3 h 30 min · from $55.94 · 5.0/5 (821 reviews)
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar · 11 h · from $53.66 · 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup · 3 h 30 min · from $95.90 · 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
Vibrant Flamenco Show and Tapas Menu in Alicante · 2 h · from $39.96 · 4.8/5 (103 reviews)
Alicante City Tour by Tuk Tuk · 2 h · from $113.03 · 4.2/5 (9 reviews)

All experiences in Alicante

Practical facts

Local time: UTC+1 · 7 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Valencian Community
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 38.35° N, 0.49° W

Near Alicante

Benidorm · 39 km away
Torrevieja · 43 km away
Altea la Vella · 50 km away
Murcia · 69 km away
Xativa · 72 km away
Cartagena · 92 km away

More of Spain

From the Mediterranean beaches of Andalusia to Basque seafood, Galician green hills, and the Moorish palaces of Granada, Spain rewards travelers who let go of a tight itinerary.

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