Best Beaches in Alicante
A small guide to the beaches in Alicante
To which beach, that is the question here. Alicante offers different beaches. Here is a brief description of what is on offer
PLAYA DE SANT JOAN among the best beaches in alicante
Between best beaches in Alicante of El Campello and Cabo de las Huertas lies this busy, almost three-kilometre-long open beach of fine, almost golden sand of first-class quality.
It is characterised by its location close to the city and lively atmosphere. Along its seafront there are dozens of restaurants to suit all tastes.
It is an easily accessible beach that has all the services to allow people with reduced mobility to swim.
PLAYA DE L’ALBUFERETA among the best beaches in alicante
Behind the cape called Cabo de las Huertas, there are a number of small, natural rocky coves of difficult access and further south, behind a small yacht club, is this lively beach. The vegetation, consisting mainly of palm trees, flowers and cacti, gives it a special charm.
This beach of fine, golden sand is in the middle of a housing estate of the same name, north of Alicante. It is bordered by two lateral cliffs that are recommended for fishing.
PLAYA DE L’ALMADRAVA among the best beaches in alicante
A rocky beach, with dark sand and calm waters.
It is located between Playa de la Albufereta and Cabo de las Huertas.
PLAYA DEL POSTIGUET among the best beaches in alicante
It is one of the classic beaches of Alicante, envied by many other provinces for its size, its fine, almost white sand, but above all for its location, right in the centre of the city.
The vegetation, added to its other charms, make it even more attractive.
It offers all the infrastructures of a very busy beach and becomes a popular meeting place during the summer nights. It is a disabled-friendly beach.
PLAYA DEL SALADAR among the best beaches in alicante
Behind the port, the road runs close to the seashore. You pass a few small stretches of beach until you reach the beach called El Saladar, which is almost one and a half kilometres long.
It is located in a semi-developed area and at its northern end it is characterised by a belt of dunes that gives it a pleasant atmosphere.
TABARCA BEACH an island of the coast with a small beach
It is a small beach located on the island of the same name, where coarse sand and stones rounded by the sea intermingle.
Its greatest attraction is the good quality and transparency of its waters and the richness of its marine depths, which have been declared a marine protected area.
A snorkelling paradise!
Curious about other beaches and places on the Costa Blanca? Take a look at Valencia