Alicante

Arriving at Alicante Airport

Alicante Airport has one terminal with multiple onward transport options for you to get to your next destination.

The arrivals hall is on Floor 0, where you will also find a taxi rank just outside the exit. A taxi to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes and means you get door-to-door service. The departures area is on Floor 2 - where you will also find the bus station. If you’re going into Alicante, then catch Bus C-6. There are other buses available for travel to other towns in the area. Car hire is another option and a particularly great choice if you’re travelling with children and prefer the flexibility that having your own car affords.

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Pre-book your transfer with HolidayTaxis and avoid the queues when you arrive.

What to expect in Alicante

There is no doubt that Alicante is a touristy town, influenced by the nearby airport and holiday resorts. Nevertheless, it’s an energetic, attractive Spanish city with a castle, old quarter and long waterfront.Alicante is only one hour ahead of Birmingham - so there’ll be no jet lag here. Spanish is the official language but you will find that English is widely spoken in the region, particularly for people working in tourism. However, that doesn’t mean the locals won’t appreciate you learning a few local phrases: hello (hola), goodbye (adios), please (por favour) and thank you (gracias) are a good place to start.Alicante enjoys a Mediterranean climate meaning the summers are dry and hot and the winters are mild and a little cool.

Although renowned for its legendary nightlife and for being a popular stag party destination, there is more to Alicante than meets the eye. A gorgeous Spanish city with a gothic church, narrow cobbled streets, pastel coloured buildings and even a Museum of Contemporary Art, you can have a splendidly Spanish time in Alicante if you know where to look.

The colourful Spanish way of life spills over into its fiestas. Almost every week there is a fiesta somewhere in Alicante, so you should find something going on during your time there. One of the most prominent events in the city’s diary is the Fogueres de Sant Joan Festival held in June. It’s a festival dedicated to fire, with the main event involving setting alight satirical statues made of cardboard and wood.

From food and festivals to flaming cocktails and flamenco, there’s loads to keep you busy in this diverse city. Heading to Alicante for a hen or stag do? Read our article on planning a hen or stag weekend abroad.