Outstanding places in Alicante

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Outstanding places in Alicante

San Juan de Alicante Beach is one of the province’s most prominent attractions, and is barely 2 minutes from Hotel Almirante. Notwithstanding,there are a multitude of places to visitin our province to discover its culture and gastronomy.

The Hotel Almirante team is going to recommend some of these to you, which we consider to be of special interest, and which are nearby. Castles, hiking, good food and nice people, Alicante is, without doubt, a place to discover.

The Caves of Canelobre

The Caves of Canelobre are in Busot,,24km from Alicante, at 700m above sea level and on the northern slope of the Cabeçó D’Or mountain. Inside the caves, there are stalactites and stalagmites of all different shapes and sizes, from natural candelabras to animals, all illuminated by the installation’s lighting.

Its natural dome is like a cathedral’s and one of the highest in Spain. Furthermore, its acoustics enable musical performances to be staged during the evenings. This is, without doubt, an option to bear in mind for discovering the magic of Alicante.

Tabarca Island

Tabarca Island is located off the coast of Santa Pola.. It is one of the biggest islands of the Valencian Community and was a former refuge for Barbary pirates.. Later, it was a fishing village and has now become a real touristic attraction full of things to discover.

Tabarca is a maritime paradise with crystalline waters and perfect for spending a day enjoying the Mediterranean sea. It has a protected natural reserve where you can can practice snorkelling, as well as a multitude of coves where you can enjoy a leisurely swim.

If this were not enough,it has several varios restaurantes costeros en los que saborear los mejores arroces alicantinos coastal restaurants where you can enjoy the best Alicante rice dishes or a good caldero. This is, without doubt, one of the most outstanding coastal villages with charm in the whole region.

Algar Springs

Algar Springs are located 3km from Callosa de Ensarrià, a small town near Benidorm. This location has great ecological wealth, with flora and fauna to discover.

Algar Springs includes a 1.5km stretch of the river of the same name to enjoy its springs and waterfalls, with places to swim and spend a good day getting wetin the best company.

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Alicante has a multitude of charming places to have fun and enjoy different experiences. The Hotel Almirante team recommends a few of them but, if you look a bit further, you will discover some real delights

Our customers say

    
 
 
        
   Cara B 
 08/04/2024
 
 
 Verificada Relaxing stay in Alicante
Super friendly and clean stay! The hotel is in a great location, so close to a lovely clean sandy beach, Super comfy bed, fab shower and tasty food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and have booked to stay again in September, thank you muchos :)
  
 
       
   Sld11 
 07/04/2024
 
 
 Verificada A hidden gem
We booked this hotel for a last minute get away as the weather was so bad in the UK. A much needed break was needed due to heavy work commitments over the past few months. We booked a premium room - it overlooked the pool / garden area. The room decor and bathroom were of a high standard - plenty of storage, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, powerful shower and Karl Lagerfeld toiletries. We stayed on a breakfast only basis. The dining room wasn’t your usual chaotic scramble for food but a pleasant, calm experience. The food was of a good standard, all fresh with a good variety. There were tables inside and out on the patio. We mainly opted for outside as it was a welcome change to eat in the sunshine. Beware of the birds as they are quite tame and if food is left they swoop in on your table. The pool area was so chilled and lovely. There is a separate garden area with deckchairs and in the summer months a small pool bar. As it was low season we could always get a sunbed. The pool is not heated but we did brave it and once in it was okay. You can hire pool towels for a ten euro deposit. The hotel is spotlessly clean along with the outside / garden areas being very well kept. The staff are all polite and we found the reception staff really helpful. My husband hired a bike for a few hours for a reasonable price. The area on first glance is full of high rise accommodation- it’s clear that this area is maybe a Spanish second home resort. If you look beyond the ‘high rises’ though the area has a lot to offer. It’s easily accessible from the airport using the C6 bus to Alicante followed by the L3 tram. The tram goes right along the coast as far as Benidorm where you can pick up the train to Altea or Denia. The promenade stretches for miles and miles. We walked to El Campello one way and then to the lighthouse the other way. The beach was very clean and the water very clear. There’s lots of restaurants along the prom or inland in the town area. We visited Alicante (L3) one evening - 20 mins on the tram. We also visited Vila Joyousa - tram to El Campello (L3) then switch to L1 Benidorm. I would recommend this lovely hotel and area. We had a much needed relaxed break in the sun.
  
 
       
   Alison K 
 06/04/2024
 
 
 Verificada Few days away in beach resort just outside Alicante.
Fantastic hotel. Should be a 4 star hotel! Breakfast is extensive and fresh. The hotel is quiet and understated but absolutely delightful. Practically on the beach front with a beautiful pool area. Tram takes you into Alicante in about 20 mins. Loved my stay and would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   NedMcK1961 
 17/03/2024
 
 
 Verificada Highly recommend
Excellent hotel in a perfect location beside what is a superb beach. I would recommend spending a little extra on a panaromic room and inclusive breakfast. Very friendly and polite staff throughout the hotel from reception, bar, house keeping etc.....
  
 
       
   Wil 
 16/03/2024
 
 
 Verificada Excellent hotel ****
Mooi hotel met ruime kamers ; eigen parking ; mooi groot zwembad Mooie ligging ; kort bij zee Heerlijk ontbijt en zeer vriendelijk personeel Voor ons zeker een vier sterren hotel Het hotel ligt in een rustig gebied , maar er is genoeg te beleven in de omgeving We komen zeker terug
  
 
       
   Sarah C 
 13/03/2024
 
 
 Verificada A lovely hotel in a good location.
We stayed here for two nights at the end of a few days visiting family. I mainly chose it because it was close to the beach and had a car park so it was a very nice surprise to find that we loved it. Built in 1964, it is on a smaller scale than most of the surrounding buildings. It is set in pleasant grounds with a lovely pool, down a drive so it is not close to the road. Our room and bathroom were good, and we had a balcony looking onto the pool and garden. It has mostly been refurbished, and some rooms are still being worked on. The restaurant and bar area are very pleasant and the food is delicious. There are nice sofas and magazines set out in the public area. The service is excellent, and there is a new spa on site, but I did not use it. The location is good, right by the beach and with the tramline at the end of the drive so you can go into Alicante.
  
 
       
   phil 
 05/03/2024
 
 
 Verificada Hôtel de charme idéalement situé
Accueil chaleureux et professionnel de tout le personnel. Décoration très soignée. Jardins et piscine très bien entretenus ainsi que l'entièreté de l'hôtel. Chambre Panorama : époustouflante face à la mer. Lit super confortable. Restaurant et buffet du petit-déjeuner de haute tenue. Vivement notre prochain séjour !
  
 
       
   Jeannette E 
 04/03/2024
 
 
 Verificada Exceptional hotel wish we had stayed longer
Wonderful find this spotlessly clean hotel is, every member of staff were friendly and helpful too. The buffet breakfast was top class, I was delighted to see my favourite smoked salmon which I had with perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. The only thing this hotel could improve on is to add more power outlets to the bedrooms, there was only one and we had a room with 3 single beds. Great location too, a short walk away from the tram station so a trip to the centre of Alicante was easy (€1.45 each, each way), we could of gone the opposite direction to Benidorm too if we had stayed longer. We didn't make use of the swimming pool but it looked very well looked after as did all the grounds.
  
 
       
   Laurie S 
 30/05/2022
 
 
 Verificada Great hotel, clean and quiet
Lovely hotel and very clean. We had a corner room so had amazing views of both the pool and the beach. Both the room and the bathroom were a really good size with plenty of storage. This hotel is located in a quiet part of Alicante which suited us during the day. There is a limited bar service by the pool. We would have preferred it if the pool opened at 10am or a bit earlier - 10:30 am seemed quite late. There was a good selection for breakfast. We did eat in the hotel restaurant one evening. The food was tasty but the menu was quite limited and it was more expensive than other restaurants in the centre of Alicante. The mojitos were excellent! We went at the end of May which doesn't seem to be high season, as the restaurants near the hotel / beach weren't open in the evening. It was easy enough to get a tram to the main part of the town, with the tram station only five minutes walk from the hotel and the journey taking less than 15 minutes; this was also cheap. We got taxis back later which cost about 15 euros. Taxis to / from the airport took about 25 minutes and cost about 40 euros. We would definitely go back.

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