Alicante - Maps and Towns - Costa Blanca - Southern Spain

Alicante City, the capital of the Alicante province, is at the heart of the region of Alicante. This thriving cosmopolitan city has three thousand years of history behind it but has entered the 21st century as a leading centre of commerce, culture and tourism. The port of Alicante straddles the coast with the magnificent backdrop of the Benacantil mountains. Alicante has a very mild climate with winter temperatures averaging 16-17° C. It boasts a wealth of beaches including an open beach of 7 kilometres, a secluded beach protected by a headland, an urban beach that is located next to the port and one south of the city in Agua Amarga. Alicante’s impressive seafront promenade is the palm-fringed Paseo de la Explanada, lined with street cafes and inlaid with red, cream and black marble. Alicante’s night life is concentrated around the old city centre known as El Barrio.

Daily markets are held at Paseo Gadia which are especially good for jewellery, leather goods and cheap watches. The market comes to life in the evening.
On Thursdays and Saturdays, a street market selling goods ranging from fruit and vegetables to clothes is held.
Alicante has numerous shops and shopping centres.
Al Altet airport is 10km south of the city centre.
There are 4 golf courses within easy reach of Alicante, Alicante Golf Club and El Plantio Golf Club are less than 10km from the city centre.

Just north of Alicante is Albufereta, a developed area on the coast with numerous shops and cafes and, of course, plenty of sand. Albufereta Playa is a concealed beach and watersports are popular in the area.

Further up the coast, the resort of El Campello is the main resort at the northern edge of Alicante city. The centre of the old town is located 2km from the coast on a small hill whilst the main tourist area is built around the former fishing district. El Campello is a large tourist area with plenty of amenities, including El Campello yacht club.
The town has a supermarket, shops, bars, restaurants, estate agents, banks and childrens play area.
A street market is held on Wednesdays in the town.
El Campello is 13km from Alicante city, easily accessible via main roads.
Bonalba Golf Club is a couple of minutes away.

San Vicente del Raspeig is a large industrial town where the University of Alicante is situated. Approximately 30 000 students attend the college and consequently the town is home to a number of foreign residents although the majority of the population is Spanish. San Vicente is a modern city, much of the residential development has occurred over the last fifty years in tandem with industrial expansion.
San Vicente’s street market is held on Saturdays.
San Vicente is on the outskirts of Alicante city, part of the same conurbation.
Alicante Golf Club, Bonalba Golf Club and El Plantio Golf Club are all in the vicinity.

Further up the coast, inland, lies Buscot, a village nestled on a hill that is crowned by the ruins of a twelth century Moorish castle. Three kilometers from Buscot are the Cuevas del Canalobre, the highest domed caves in Spain. The massive chamber is a popular tourist attraction, the acoustics are so good that a stage has been erected within the caves for concerts and folk festivals. The caves are situated on the slopes of the Cabezo d’Or – the golden hill. There are several hiking routes that can be taken from Buscot, where walkers can enjoy unique views of the dry and jagged landscape.
Buscot is a medium sized village with a population of 1300
Buscot’s street market is held on Sundays.
Buscot is 5km from the coast and 10km from Alicante. It is situated just off the main coastal roads.
Bonalba and Alicante Golf Clubs are a 10 minute drive away.