My guide to Alicante places to eat, shop and visit.

Christina
My guide to Alicante places to eat, shop and visit.

Restaurants

Some of my favourite places :)
Local neighbourhood restaurant for lunch, dinner or just a drink in summer (lunch only in winter during weekdays). Also good for sundowners, nice atmosphere and good food.
Restaurante La Playita
8 Carrer Sol Naixent
Local neighbourhood restaurant for lunch, dinner or just a drink in summer (lunch only in winter during weekdays). Also good for sundowners, nice atmosphere and good food.
Nice local restaurant bistro style. Great couscous served during Oct-May. Nice salads, pasta and homemade dishes. Friendly atmosphere. Giovanna and Rogelio are the owners.
Restaurante La Familia
Nice local restaurant bistro style. Great couscous served during Oct-May. Nice salads, pasta and homemade dishes. Friendly atmosphere. Giovanna and Rogelio are the owners.
By the Almadraba Beach, great little place for a coffee, sundowner, a nibble or sandwich.
Chiringuito almadraba
22 Calle Corbeta
By the Almadraba Beach, great little place for a coffee, sundowner, a nibble or sandwich.
Lovely spot located after Playa Albufera and the small Marina Costa Blanca. Great spot for sundowners but also open for food all day and evening.
Restaurante Villa Bandida
Lovely spot located after Playa Albufera and the small Marina Costa Blanca. Great spot for sundowners but also open for food all day and evening.
Only a 20 mins walk from the flat is this little gem i- an Argentinian grill with a lovely garden and friendly service. In winter you can sit inside by the fire or outside in the garden for many days during our warm winters. The diverse meat menu is explained by the owner. They have other very nice dishes apart from meat. Love to go there after a nice long walk or eating out with friends.
Puerto Madero grill & drinks
1 C. del Olimpo
Only a 20 mins walk from the flat is this little gem i- an Argentinian grill with a lovely garden and friendly service. In winter you can sit inside by the fire or outside in the garden for many days during our warm winters. The diverse meat menu is explained by the owner. They have other very nice dishes apart from meat. Love to go there after a nice long walk or eating out with friends.
A 10-minute walk from the flat is another grill place, this one more rustic . Chunky Argentinean meat flamed on the grill. Very popular with families. It's opposite La Isleta in a small villa by the road. Value for money.
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Los Troncos Restaurant
98 Av. Albufereta
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A 10-minute walk from the flat is another grill place, this one more rustic . Chunky Argentinean meat flamed on the grill. Very popular with families. It's opposite La Isleta in a small villa by the road. Value for money.
nice garden, nice indoors, great for just a drink or a meal. 20 min walk from flat in the Miriam Blasco area. Avenida Historiador Vicente Ramos
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Mauro Restaurant
10 Av. de Ansaldo
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nice garden, nice indoors, great for just a drink or a meal. 20 min walk from flat in the Miriam Blasco area. Avenida Historiador Vicente Ramos
A great restaurant in Alicante town. Cool ambience and decor, lovely food, great wines and service. The cocktail bar is fun and bartenders are skilled cocktail makers, music as from 11pm onwards. Not to be missed!
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El Portal
2 C. Bilbao
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A great restaurant in Alicante town. Cool ambience and decor, lovely food, great wines and service. The cocktail bar is fun and bartenders are skilled cocktail makers, music as from 11pm onwards. Not to be missed!
Wonderful and trendy tapas bar in Alicante, you won't regret the visit, in fact, a must. The same owner as El Portal, almost next door.
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Manero | Tapas & Delicatessen
7 C. Médico Manero Mollà
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Wonderful and trendy tapas bar in Alicante, you won't regret the visit, in fact, a must. The same owner as El Portal, almost next door.
This is a MUST classic & traditional Tapas bar in the centre of town, sit or hang by the large bar and watch Iberico ham being hand-cut by skilled "jamoneros", great seafood, and in fact, all tapas are fab. Busy and buzzy. MICHELIN 2020. Don't sit in the restaurant, the bar is much more fun and lively!
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Nou Manolín
3 C. Villegas
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This is a MUST classic & traditional Tapas bar in the centre of town, sit or hang by the large bar and watch Iberico ham being hand-cut by skilled "jamoneros", great seafood, and in fact, all tapas are fab. Busy and buzzy. MICHELIN 2020. Don't sit in the restaurant, the bar is much more fun and lively!
On the famous Explanada, the palm-fringed boulevard alongside the port, there are not too many places I would recommend as most are tourist traps. This one has good service, ambience and I think food is rather good. Terrace and inside. Also good for drinks.
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Terre
11 Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
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On the famous Explanada, the palm-fringed boulevard alongside the port, there are not too many places I would recommend as most are tourist traps. This one has good service, ambience and I think food is rather good. Terrace and inside. Also good for drinks.
Michelin-starred Monastrell is run by chef Maria Jose San Roman, a great place to celebrate an anniversary or just to enjoy! Beautifully located next to the Yacht Club (Club de Regatas). Outside and inside seating, and also a lovely roof terrace for drinks and stunning views. A trendy and good value hot spot compared to other famous restaurants in EU capital cities.
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Monastrell
1 Av. del Almte. Julio Guillén Tato
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Michelin-starred Monastrell is run by chef Maria Jose San Roman, a great place to celebrate an anniversary or just to enjoy! Beautifully located next to the Yacht Club (Club de Regatas). Outside and inside seating, and also a lovely roof terrace for drinks and stunning views. A trendy and good value hot spot compared to other famous restaurants in EU capital cities.
A must place!. High-quality tapas bar-resto on Calle San Fernando hidden between the Explanada and the Ayuntamiento-City Hall. Fabulous tapas, daily menus during the week, good hang out and ambience. Run by Chef Maria Jose San Roman's daughter.
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La Taberna del Gourmet
10 C. San Fernando
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A must place!. High-quality tapas bar-resto on Calle San Fernando hidden between the Explanada and the Ayuntamiento-City Hall. Fabulous tapas, daily menus during the week, good hang out and ambience. Run by Chef Maria Jose San Roman's daughter.
Veggies and Vegans will be happy here!
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Bodhi Green
46 C. San Fernando
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Veggies and Vegans will be happy here!
Great food and views. ideal for celebrating a special date. Expensive by Spanish standards. Recommended to book. Chef Maria José is Michelín winning who owns several places in town.
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Monastrell
1 Av. del Almte. Julio Guillén Tato
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Great food and views. ideal for celebrating a special date. Expensive by Spanish standards. Recommended to book. Chef Maria José is Michelín winning who owns several places in town.
Delicious food, Spanish-Peruvian fusion, their Arroz dishes (paella) are outstanding, as their Peruvian style starters. Well worth a visit but do book before. https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g1064230-d17456768-Reviews-Nora_y_Aji-Alicante_Costa_Blanca_Province_of_Alicante_Valencian_Country.html
Ñora y Ají
Local 10 Dársena Pesquera
Delicious food, Spanish-Peruvian fusion, their Arroz dishes (paella) are outstanding, as their Peruvian style starters. Well worth a visit but do book before. https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g1064230-d17456768-Reviews-Nora_y_Aji-Alicante_Costa_Blanca_Province_of_Alicante_Valencian_Country.html
Great meeting and people watching place, chill out with a warm or cold drink overlooking the marina in the port. It's next to the Alicante beach Postiguet and the Hotel Melia.
Samoa Café del puerto
Great meeting and people watching place, chill out with a warm or cold drink overlooking the marina in the port. It's next to the Alicante beach Postiguet and the Hotel Melia.
If you like meat this is the place, in San Juan up on one of the roads by middle of the San Juan beach. Run by Michelin starred chef Maria Jose San Roman A lovely old villa, good service. Maria Jose has several restaurants in town.
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La Vaqueria
52 Ctra. Benimagrell
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If you like meat this is the place, in San Juan up on one of the roads by middle of the San Juan beach. Run by Michelin starred chef Maria Jose San Roman A lovely old villa, good service. Maria Jose has several restaurants in town.
Old house and genuine Spanish family running this place since the 50’s. they make ARROZ on open fire. At weekends it gets busy so book as they can only make 5 paellas at the same time and must make slots. Nicest is to sit outside in the garden, inside is very noisy and not so comfy.
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Casa Filo Restaurant
7 C. Remo
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Old house and genuine Spanish family running this place since the 50’s. they make ARROZ on open fire. At weekends it gets busy so book as they can only make 5 paellas at the same time and must make slots. Nicest is to sit outside in the garden, inside is very noisy and not so comfy.
Lovely tapas & deli, next to El Portal and same owner.
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Manero | Tapas & Delicatessen
7 C. Médico Manero Mollà
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Lovely tapas & deli, next to El Portal and same owner.
Located in San Gabriel towards the airport. Delicious fresh fish and seafood. Absolutely genuine place and hardly any tourists. Open for lunch only. Do book, it's popular !
Mesón Marinero
Located in San Gabriel towards the airport. Delicious fresh fish and seafood. Absolutely genuine place and hardly any tourists. Open for lunch only. Do book, it's popular !
Owned by my friend Bartolo, who tells you what’s on the menu and what to eat, it is always good and atmospheric. Hidden away behind Plaza Gabriel Miro on the corner of Calle Valdes 9
One One
9 C. Valdés
Owned by my friend Bartolo, who tells you what’s on the menu and what to eat, it is always good and atmospheric. Hidden away behind Plaza Gabriel Miro on the corner of Calle Valdes 9

Must go places

Highly recommended to visit!
It's a joy to visit, shop and have tapas at the Central Market, it is really worth your visit. Buy fresh produce, flowers, enjoy the buzz and breathe the atmosphere. Really good prices for veggies, fruits and sooo fresh!
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Centrální trh v Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El Sabio
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It's a joy to visit, shop and have tapas at the Central Market, it is really worth your visit. Buy fresh produce, flowers, enjoy the buzz and breathe the atmosphere. Really good prices for veggies, fruits and sooo fresh!
amazing views 360 degrees around town and beyond. best at sunset. Well kept Moorish castle
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Hrad Santa Bárbara
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amazing views 360 degrees around town and beyond. best at sunset. Well kept Moorish castle

Altea Old Town

The old village Altea on top of the hill by the Basilica, lovely quaint streets, bars, cafes, restaurants and art shops is well worth a visit. Also a walk along the seashore promenade. There is a natural park by the lighthouse on top of the south shore hill that offers a great hike (not difficult). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g666316-Activities-Altea_Costa_Blanca_Province_of_Alicante_Valencian_Country.html
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Altea la Vella
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The old village Altea on top of the hill by the Basilica, lovely quaint streets, bars, cafes, restaurants and art shops is well worth a visit. Also a walk along the seashore promenade. There is a natural park by the lighthouse on top of the south shore hill that offers a great hike (not difficult). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g666316-Activities-Altea_Costa_Blanca_Province_of_Alicante_Valencian_Country.html
Lovely hike before or after visiting the village of Altea https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g790189-d2323668-Reviews-Parque_Natural_de_la_Serra_Gelada-El_Albir_L_Alfas_del_Pi_Costa_Blanca_Province_o.html
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Přírodní park Serra Gelada
18 Cam. del Faro
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Lovely hike before or after visiting the village of Altea https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g790189-d2323668-Reviews-Parque_Natural_de_la_Serra_Gelada-El_Albir_L_Alfas_del_Pi_Costa_Blanca_Province_o.html

Sightseeing

Not to be missed is an afternoon/sunset visit to the Fort Santa Barbara, great history and 360-degree views around the whole of Alicante. https://www.alicanteturismo.com/en/castle-of-santa-barbara/
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Hrad Santa Bárbara
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Not to be missed is an afternoon/sunset visit to the Fort Santa Barbara, great history and 360-degree views around the whole of Alicante. https://www.alicanteturismo.com/en/castle-of-santa-barbara/
MARQ is worth a visit, a really nice arqueology museum.
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Archeologické muzeum v Alicante
S/N Placa Dr. Gómez Ulla
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MARQ is worth a visit, a really nice arqueology museum.
Small but neat, worth a visit, next to the pretty basilica of Santa Maria
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MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante
3 Pl. Sta. María
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Small but neat, worth a visit, next to the pretty basilica of Santa Maria
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Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina (MUBAG)
13 Carrer Gravina
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If a concert or play is of interest, the lovely little theatre is nice but seating is a bit hard ;)
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Teatro Principal de Alicante
s/n Pl. Ruperto Chapí
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If a concert or play is of interest, the lovely little theatre is nice but seating is a bit hard ;)

Clubs

For afternoon, evening or night clubbing. in the Port of Alicante, near the Ocean Race museum.
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Marmarela Mediterranean Cocktail Club
14 Mlle. Levante
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For afternoon, evening or night clubbing. in the Port of Alicante, near the Ocean Race museum.
Punta Piedra Sea Club New trendy and fashionable night club and restaurant by the edge of the sea. approx 10 min walk from flat towards Alicante City.
Puntapiedra
Punta Piedra Sea Club New trendy and fashionable night club and restaurant by the edge of the sea. approx 10 min walk from flat towards Alicante City.

Neighbourhoods

This beach is a 10 min walk from the flat. There is a Cafe-Bar-Restaurant and public wc's.
Albufereta Beach
This beach is a 10 min walk from the flat. There is a Cafe-Bar-Restaurant and public wc's.
lovely sea walk from Albufereta beach to Playa San Juan round the cape and the natural park. bring a hat/cap and water! about 1.5-2 hours walk
Senda del Cabo de las Huertas, 03540 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Španělsko
lovely sea walk from Albufereta beach to Playa San Juan round the cape and the natural park. bring a hat/cap and water! about 1.5-2 hours walk

restaurants

you can never go wrong here with the great selection of local "arroces". divine, and also spectacular views. sit on the terrace weather permitting or get a window table. Booking recommended.
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Dársena
6 Mlle. Levante
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you can never go wrong here with the great selection of local "arroces". divine, and also spectacular views. sit on the terrace weather permitting or get a window table. Booking recommended.