Holiday rentals and apartments in Alicante

With its wonderful mix of vibrant nightlife, quaint, historical city charm and gorgeous beaches, Alicante is a beloved tourist gem along the Spanish Mediterranean. This perfect destination offers 300 days of golden sunshine, access to 1250 km of pristine coastline with wide golden beaches and plenty of opportunities for varied and interesting day trip itineraries to magnificent local attractions.

Savour an unforgettable family or group holiday with access to all the best historical sights, beaches, vineyards, eateries and day trips from Alicante. Choose from a variety of urban as well as suburban accommodation options in Alicante where you can make yourself at home in a spacious, tastefully decorated holiday rental with fully equipped selections offering ample space to accommodate groups of 6, 8, or even 20 guests! Many of the immaculate rentals on offer have a stunning balcony view of the ocean, and there are larger accommodation options that boast a magnificent pool in a secluded garden. The beach is an average of only 1 km from your holiday rental!

Holidays in Alicante: The area and getting around

Alicante is a beloved tourist city that boasts the historical charm of quaint shops and bars where you will find the best tapas and cocktails in Spain and a quintessentially Spanish vibe! Enjoy wonderful attractions such as the historical Alicante tram with superb Costa Blanca panoramas and sublime views from the ancient castle. Lose yourself in time in the historical heart of Alicante, El Bairro where winding cobbled streets and flower festooned buildings exude old world appeal. The nearest airport is located on the outskirts of Alicante with plenty of low-cost flight options from mainland Britain. The average flying time is 2 hours 30 minutes, perfect for a beach paradise getaway in summer or winter.

Alicante offers you an unforgettable coastal getaway perfect for a family or group holiday. Here you have access to the best attractions ranging from scenic hikes to ancient towns dotted along the coast such as neighbouring Torrevieja famous for its vibrant street markets, plus the unmissable, heritage city of Murcia. The 21 km coastal area in the immediate vicinity of Estepona offers you prime access to beautiful, pristine beaches bustling with incredible amenities and stunning boardwalks with wonderful conditions for swimming and water sport. There are a multitude of options for dining on local as well as top-notch international cuisine.

Travellers and activities

With over 300 days of glorious golden sunshine per year and over 100 golf courses to choose from, Alicante is a paradise destination offering the perfect golf and beach combination. Relax and unwind as you discover the stunning variety of courses within easy driving distance where you can practise your skills and enjoy sublime ocean and mountain views, plus the luxurious clubhouses that have made this region one of the most sought after golfing destinations in Europe. The stunning top-rated El Plantio Golf Course is just 5 minutes from the centre of Alicante by car!

This perennial destination offers you the best opportunities to sample the unique regional dishes that make this corner of Spain a culinary mecca for visitors. Alicante is the birthplace of Spain's famous turron or almond nougat as well as being a haven for incredible ice cream parlours! Cod is a central ingredient to dishes along the central Costa Blanca coast, and you can relish codfish cooked to perfection with olive oil, garlic and red peppers. Paella alicantina is a culinary delight in a class of its own with the addition of salmorreta, a special sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, parsley and ñora peppers in which the rice is sautéed!

Top 5 travel tips in Alicante

Spend the day soaking up the glorious, golden sunshine and enjoying the calm, crystalline waters of beautiful Postiguet beach, a perfect family beach destination for a day of fun in the sun. Here you get a luxurious 900 m stretch of clean, urban beach with fantastic palm lined access to the promenade where you can stop for a bite to eat or take a stroll. Relax and enjoy superb, pristine beach swimming conditions right next to the heart of the town!

If you fancy gazing out over sweeping, azure ocean vistas or admiring a spectacular bird's eye view of the town of Alicante from a hilltop fortress dating back to the ninth century, head up iconic Mount Benacantil located a stone's throw from the town centre. You can hike up the side of the mountain along a moderate walking route if you are feeling energetic, or you can enjoy the convenience of the lift that takes you directly up to the castle.

Calling all wine lovers! You are in for a treat with two stunning, distinct wine regions within easy reach of Alicante. Vinalopo to the south produces the region's legendary red wines with La Marina to the north known for fine bottles of white. Both areas are studded with gorgeous vineyards that will provide you with a glorious day out of fine vino and local tapas plus the chance to stock up on gift wines.

Why not spend a delightful, relaxing couple of hours strolling along Alicante's beautiful, chic, iconic, breezy, palm lined Explanada de Espanha. The tiled walkway runs parallel to the waterfront and offers stunning views of the yacht marina, a look at magnificent building facades en route and boasts a wonderful selection of upmarket eateries to choose from lining the promenade. Why not stop for a late dinner with the twinkling lights of the harbour sparkling nearby!

Take a break from historical buildings and town sightseeing and step into a peaceful oasis of botanical calm and cool, frond lined walkways at Huerta de Cura Artistic Garden located under half an hour southwest of Alicante. Here you will be surrounded by fascinating sculptures, birdsong, shimmering ponds filled with fish, an extraordinary collection of ornamental plants such as the 180-year-old Imperial Palm Tree, citrus groves and a stunning succulent rock garden!