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Very well located and connected to all the beautiful villages in Costa Blanca area and very close to Alicante city, a must!

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San Juan de Alicante

San Juan in set in the province of Alicante, on the Mediterranean coastline of the Costa Blanca, in the autonomous community of Valencia. The main town lies approximately 2 kilometres inland and 8 kilometres from Alicante city. San Juan also incorporates an attractive beach and coastal stretch, boasting crystal clear waters, a three kilometre stretch of golden sands, and superb amenities and facilities for holidaymakers.

San Juan – Beach and Town
If you are looking for a relaxed family holiday, then you won’t be disappointed in choosing San Juan as your destination. You can sit back and relax on the wonderful stretch of golden beach, there are hammocks and sun umbrellas available and the pleasant beaches are perfect for children – clean with safe, crystal clear waters. 

Along the back of the beach runs a charming boulevard with local restaurants and bars. Head for a typical breakfast of sweet buns topped with sugar, or Pitufo (small, toasted baguette) topped with tomatoes, olive oil and salt. Wash down with the best Spanish coffee, or a freshly squeezed orange and you are now set up for a day on the beach, or for sightseeing in the local region.

Head into San Juan itself, just two kilometres inland and you will find a Characterful Spanish working town. There are plenty of shops and restaurants and a street market is held in the centre on Saturday morning. 

Places to visit
Next to the coastal resort of San Juan is the busier resort of El Campello. With its sandy beaches and buzzing town, El Campello can be visited easily from San Juan. In fact you can perfectly switch your days between both resorts. From El Campello you can also catch the narrow gauge train, which takes you along the Costa Blanca. 

If you want to check out the countryside and traditional towns and villages of the Alicante Province. Then a little bit further inland from San Juan you find Muchamiel (Mutxamel). Said to grow the best tomatoes in the world. This Arab town is worth a visit and the surrounding landscape changes from agricultural fields to almond trees as you head inland further towards Jijona. Birthplace of Spain’s famous Turron sweet.

Just a short drive from San Juan you can visit the Caves of Canalobre. Discovered in the 11th century by the Moors, these caves have been used throughout the centuries as war shelters, repair shops for Soviet planes and in more modern times they hold concerts. There are also spa waters, 38 degree pools in the caves said to cure many different ailments. 

If you are looking to explore the modern side of the Costa Blanca then the vibrant resort of Benidorm is not too far away. And of course just 8 kilometres from San Juan is the capital of the province, Alicante city. 

Eating out
Both in the town and along the coastal stretch, San Juan offers a good choice of bars and restaurants. Many establishments serve the wonderful gastronomy typical of the Costa Blanca, lots of seafood, paella and some lovely local wines to wash your meal down. 

Climate
This region of the Costa Blanca enjoys a privileged location and an excellent mild climate, with an average year round temperature of 18-20° C.

Things to do while you are here

Reviews for San Juan

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22. Aug 2018
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Where we lived there were not many restaurants and grocerystores so I can’t speak for hole San Juan area.


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Very clean beach with white sand but no showers to wash off the saltwater.
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Very well located and connected to all the beautiful villages in Costa Blanca area and very close to Alicante city, a must!


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Costa Blanca is all sun shine, blue skies, incredible beaches, beautiful villages, friendly people and amazing food. Prices vs quality amazing either. I fully recommend this place.
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San Juan was quiet and accessible -relaxing area with some excellent restaurants which were expensive.


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We loved Alicante -the place has everything you need to suit all ages from my 82 year old mother to my 4 year old grandson.
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it is a nice place.


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I think it is rather crowded.
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31. Aug 2016
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Nous étions en bordure de mer el Campbello trop d immeuble manque de charme


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Nous avons préfères la côte ente dénia et altea. Les plages sont belles mais beaucoup trop d immeuble
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Siisti pikkukaupunki lähellä merta ja pitkää uimarantaa


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Rannikkoalue melko vilkas, koska siellä on paljon hotelleja. Rannalta pääsee kätevästi junalla Alicanteen.
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Si buscas tranquilidad, poca aglomeración de turistas y una playa limpia, grande y tranquila, San Juan es perfecto para ello. Muy bien conectado con Alicante, Campello, etc.


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Sol, cielos azules y despejados, agua cristalina, buena comida y gente muy amable.
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flot og ren kunne evt godt have nogle toiletter i strand området.
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Plage plutôt bien préservée (par rapport aux gigantesques building plus au nord) Ville très agréable, proximité des commerces et services.


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Très bien. nb : dommage que de trop hauts building gâchent parfois les paysages côtiers / plages dans certaines villes
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Ohne Worte, einfach wunderbar! Hier Spanien noch Spanien!


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Alles toll
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San Juan var for langt væk til at vi kunne gå derind og da vi ikke havde bil så blev det ikke til så meget.


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Costa Blanca er en af de bedste strande og vandet var rent og pænt. Der var livreddere på udvalgte strækninger af stranden.
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