Alicante holidays, Costa Blanca Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Alicante
The historical resort of Alicante sits between the mountains and is one of the best-known towns on the Costa Blanca. With a three thousand year history, Alicante’s mix of old and new delivers stunning architecture, abundant shopping and beautiful golden sandy beaches.
The Costa Blanca is famous for its vibrant nightlife and Alicante is no exception serving up a wide variety of bars, restaurants and clubs catering for all tastes. The main area where people hang is the The Esplanada de Espana. This is a pedestrian palm fringed walkway which wraps around the harbour and boasts many shops, cafes and restaurants.
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| Beach & coves | ✔ |
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| Children's club | ✔ |
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| Castles | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Waterparks | ✔ |
| Nearest Airport | Alicante airport |
Featured villa holiday rentals in Alicante
The self catering holiday rentals in and around Alicante are a collection of beautiful villas and apartments, many with pools and some with spectacular views of the coves and lovely beaches.
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Things to see and do around Alicante
Alicante and the surrounding area is full of interesting beach resorts, historic towns and countryside to explore by car and boat. The main attraction in Alicante itself is 16th Century Castillo de Santa Barbara. You take the elevator from the harbour up to the impressive castle where you can wander over the drawbridges, see the dungeons and beautiful gardens. There are plenty of other things to see and do.....
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| Explore the medieval Castillo de Santa Bárbara | ✔ |
| Banos de la Reina - sunmerged Roman ruins | ✔ |
| Experience the amazing scenery from the top of the Mirador Monte Toix | ✔ |
| Evening stroll along the Esplanada de Espana | ✔ |
| Exploe the old town of Alicante called Barrio de la Santa Cruz | ✔ |
| Vists the Caves del Rull in the village of La Vall d'Ebo near Alicante | ✔ |
| Calpe Saltmine - an ancient Roman salt lake behind the main beach that attracts Flamingos | ✔ |
Our view on Alicante holidays
Alicante is a wonderful beach resort set within pristine natural beauty on one of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca. Renting a self catering villa or apartment in Alicante is the perfect way to enjoy this wonderful part of the Spanish coast and ideal for family holidays, groups or romantic getaways.
