Alicante City Guide And Airport Transfer Service

Squatting on the Valencian Community, Alicante is a city which is bound to sway the breath of every traveller away. Known to be the capital of the Province of Alacant, this alluring city proved itself to be a historic Mediterranean port due to the rich culture and the dense history that it bears. The name ‘Alicante’ is seen to be derived from the fact that the city boasts numerous white- sandy beaches that this part of the country displays.

Alicante Street      |        Image by Brett Hodnett from flickr 
 

Lined by numerous museums and churches, Alicante presents a view so rich that the travellers would not be able to soak all of it at once. The medieval fortress with baroque architecture designed with a luxurious interior that towers the entire city and a classic Mediterranean rustic town lined with peach coloured houses and cobblestones streets sums up the beauty of this city.

Sea port,Alicante        |        Image by Marauder Dawn from flickr 
 

From the adventure lovers to serenity seekers, the place shelters every sort of tourist that wants to witness the beauty of this magnificent city. During the warmer months when the sun is up, the visitors are often seen to enjoy swimming, soaking the healthy rays of the sun and sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea port features numerous restaurants, bars and dining places from luxurious dining halls to a budget friendly bar. Make sure to pay a visit to the Old Town Quarter if you want to explore the hyped but worthy places of this vibrant town. 

Best Time To Visit Alicante

The city is known for its warm hospitality throughout the year, however, if you want to visit the city at the peak time when the area is filled with tourists and locals, make sure to book your tickets during the summers from June to September. The months are seen to host a lot of festivals during that time which will make your trip worth reminiscing throughout your lifetime. 

Book your Airport Transfers in Alicante

It is usually said that a true traveller is the one who has the potential to keenly observe every minute sight of the surrounding walking over his foot. Alicante is a city that boasts numerous beaches and is known to be a rather compact city to boast a ton of public transportation, the sightseeing areas are situated in close proximity to each other and can be easily explored via walking which makes transfers from Alicante a rather easy one as compared to the rest of the cities in Spain.

Bus,Alicante       |        Image by sludgegulper from flickr 
 

Bus

If you are looking for cheap Alicante transfers from one part of the city to the other, make sure to check out the busses that run within the city for the comfort of its passengers. There are numerous lines, Line 24 usually serves the passengers to meander around the city while the line 24N is functional only during the night. A single ticket would cost somewhere around 1.45 EUR. 

Tram,Alicante      |        Image by Patrick1977Bln from flickr 
 

Trains

Trams are yet another mode of transport that can drop you off amidst the chaos of this vibrant city. You can consider taking the Mobilis card for wandering around if you are sure about taking public transport throughout your trip. A single ticket would fall somewhere around 2 EUR while a Mobilis can give you a card for 10 journeys in just 8.70 EUR. 

Taxi

Alicante taxi service is one widely adopted mode of transportation in the city. While Alicante taxi price would seem to be a bit more to the solo travellers, however, the people travelling in groups find it a bliss to travel in the taxis avoiding the hassle of travelling in a public transport. If you are looking for the best Taxi service in Alicante, make sure to explore Rydeu for a great trip at a budget friendly price. 

Alicante Airport Transfers and Private Taxi Service

Alicante Airport also known as Altet (ALC) provides two modes of transportation that is bus and taxi. Airport transfers in Alicante are now made comfortable and hassle-free. The vibrant city is compact which makes it perfect for the travellers to soak in every bit of the beauty by walking, however when you are travelling from the airport to the city centre, you require nothing but the best facility.

Alicante Airport        |       Image by sludgegulper from flickr 
 

Must-See Attractions in Alicante

Known for its expansive beaches and resorts, it is a perfect amalgamation of adventure with history and rich culture. From water sports to simply sitting and enjoying the tranquillity of the beaches, the visitors will never get enough of this place. The top recommended places to explore in Rydeu are- 

Playa del Postiguet       |        Image by jryomismo from flickr 
 

1.Playa del Postiguet

Based on the foot of Castillo de Santa Barbara (Santa Bárbara castle) this is an 800 m stretch of a beach. The sandy beach offers a picturesque surrounding with the rising and falling water shores, there are numerous bars and restaurants lined along the market which offers fresh seafood and rare alcohol to its visitors. The beach is usually seen to be very compact due to the huge crowd that comes over here to enjoy the tan, so before you plan to soak this amazing view, make sure to work out on your visiting timing.

Address: El Postiguet Beach, Carrer de Jovellanos, 542, 03002 Alicante, Spain.

Town Hall,Alicante        |        Image by marcustankus from flickr

2. Plaza de San Cristobal

Dating back to the 15th century, there are numerous gothic churches and remarkable historical structures in the Old Town Quarter of Alicante. One of the most significant places to visit over here is Alicante Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) crafted with baroque architecture and consists of the rare paintings of the local artists and unique artefacts that makes this place as one of the best places to visit in Alicante. 

Location: Plaza de San Cristóbal, 03002 Alicante, Spain.