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Alicante

Alicante is a beautiful port city located in the Valencian Community, on the southeastern coast of Spain. The city is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is bordered by the Sierra de Benacantil mountain range. Alicante has a long history, dating back to the 8th century BC when it was first settled by the Iberians. Throughout its history, Alicante has been ruled by the Romans, Visigoths, and Moors.

Alicante is known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and vibrant culture. The city is home to a number of attractions, including the Santa Barbara Castle, a Moorish fortress that overlooks the city from its hilltop location. The castle is a popular tourist destination, offering stunning views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.

The city is also renowned for its numerous festivals, including the Hogueras de San Juan, which is held in June each year. The festival is a celebration of the summer solstice and involves the burning of large bonfires throughout the city. Additionally, Alicante hosts the annual Fogueres de Sant Joan festival, which is a week-long celebration of the Patron Saint of Alicante.

Alicante is also a popular destination for shopping, with a variety of boutiques and markets. The city is home to a wide selection of restaurants, offering a range of international cuisine. Additionally, Alicante is home to a number of museums, galleries, and theatres, making it a great destination for culture and entertainment.

Overall, Alicante is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. With its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and vibrant culture, Alicante is a great destination for anyone looking for a memorable holiday experience.

Excursion tips for a day in Alicante

1. Visit the Santa Barbara Castle: Take in the breathtaking views of Alicante from the top of the Santa Barbara Castle.

2. Go to the Beach: Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.

3. Explore the Old Town: Wander through the narrow streets of the Old Town and explore the many historical sites and attractions.

4. Visit the Alicante Cathedral: Admire the stunning architecture of the Alicante Cathedral.

5. Enjoy the Nightlife: Check out the many bars and clubs in Alicante for a night out.

6. Shop at El Corte Ingles: Enjoy some retail therapy at one of the largest department stores in Alicante.

7. Take a Boat Tour: Take a boat tour around the coast of Alicante for some stunning views of the city.

8. Sample Local Cuisine: Try some of the delicious local cuisine.

9. Visit the MARQ Archaeological Museum: Explore the many artifacts and exhibits at the MARQ Archaeological Museum.

10. Take a Day Trip: Go on a day trip to nearby towns such as Benidorm or Valencia.

Experience Alicante with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Alicante. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Alicante

Spring: Spring in Alicante is mild and sunny, with temperatures gradually increasing as the season progresses. Average temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in March to 21°C (70°F) in May. Rainfall is light, with occasional showers in April and May. Summer: Alicante experiences hot and dry summers, with temperatures reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in July and August. Rainfall is minimal, but occasional thunderstorms can occur. Autumn: Autumn in Alicante is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in September to 15°C (59°F) in November. Rainfall is light, with occasional showers in October and November. Winter: Winter in Alicante is mild and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 7°C (45°F) in December to 13°C (55°F) in February. Rainfall is light, with occasional showers in January and February.

Cruise weather for Alicante

Our weather forecast for Alicante helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Nov. 3rd 2024 Nov. 3rd 2024 max: 21.7 °C
min: 16.5 °C
18.4 m/s
32.4 m/s
44.6 %
23.5 m
79.3 %
1,022 hPa
07:30:47
17:59:49
Nov. 4th 2024 Nov. 4th 2024 max: 21.8 °C
min: 18.3 °C
12.6 m/s
22.7 m/s
53.5 %
24.1 m
83.0 %
1,022 hPa
07:31:52
17:58:46
Nov. 5th 2024 Nov. 5th 2024 max: 22.2 °C
min: 16.3 °C
12.2 m/s
23.0 m/s
41.2 %
24.1 m
81.0 %
1,023 hPa
07:32:56
17:57:45
Nov. 6th 2024 Nov. 6th 2024 max: 21.1 °C
min: 18.9 °C
17.3 m/s
26.6 m/s
41.9 %
24.1 m
76.0 %
1,025 hPa
07:34:02
17:56:46
Nov. 7th 2024 Nov. 7th 2024 max: 20.7 °C
min: 17.7 °C
28.4 m/s
31.3 m/s
1.1 %
24.1 m
77.1 %
1,026 hPa
07:35:07
17:55:48
Nov. 8th 2024 Nov. 8th 2024 max: 19.7 °C
min: 16.6 °C
25.2 m/s
24.1 m/s
2.0 %
24.1 m
74.4 %
1,025 hPa
07:36:12
17:54:52
Nov. 9th 2024 Nov. 9th 2024 max: 19.8 °C
min: 16 °C
11.2 m/s
10.4 m/s
1.0 %
24.1 m
71.3 %
1,027 hPa
07:37:18
17:53:57
Nov. 10th 2024 Nov. 10th 2024 max: 19.2 °C
min: 15.9 °C
24.5 m/s
30.6 m/s
63.5 %
24.1 m
76.8 %
1,028 hPa
07:38:23
17:53:04
Nov. 11th 2024 Nov. 11th 2024 max: 18.6 °C
min: 16.1 °C
18.0 m/s
22.0 m/s
21.0 %
22.5 m
71.7 %
1,026 hPa
07:39:29
17:52:13
Nov. 12th 2024 Nov. 12th 2024 max: 18.1 °C
min: 16.4 °C
29.2 m/s
39.2 m/s
85.0 %
21.9 m
67.7 %
1,021 hPa
07:40:35
17:51:23
Nov. 13th 2024 Nov. 13th 2024 max: 18.5 °C
min: 15.6 °C
33.1 m/s
35.6 m/s
31.0 %
19.7 m
71.6 %
1,019 hPa
07:41:40
17:50:35
Nov. 14th 2024 Nov. 14th 2024 max: 18.6 °C
min: 15.5 °C
32.0 m/s
35.6 m/s
29.3 %
24.1 m
73.8 %
1,022 hPa
07:42:46
17:49:49
Nov. 15th 2024 Nov. 15th 2024 max: 18.1 °C
min: 15.8 °C
22.3 m/s
28.7 m/s
37.0 %
24.1 m
75.0 %
1,025 hPa
07:43:51
17:49:05

Cruises to Alicante

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Scheduled ship calls in Alicante, Spain
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Nov. 6th 2024 Wednesday, 6th of Nov. 2024 MS Marina 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 MSC Orchestra 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 Seabourn Ovation 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 Seven Seas Splendor 09:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 12th 2024 Tuesday, 12th of Nov. 2024 Norwegian Prima 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 18th 2024 Monday, 18th of Nov. 2024 AIDAdiva 10:30 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Nov. 21st 2024 Thursday, 21st of Nov. 2024 EXPLORA I 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 Seven Seas Navigator 09:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Nov. 2024 MSC Magnifica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 Seabourn Sojourn 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 P&O Iona 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 13th 2025 Sunday, 13th of Apr. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Apr. 2025 Seabourn Sojourn 08:00 am 09:00 pm
Apr. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Apr. 2025 EXPLORA II 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Apr. 20th 2025 Sunday, 20th of Apr. 2025 AIDAprima 10:00 am 07:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 Seven Seas Navigator 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Apr. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 MS Zuiderdam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 Scenic Eclipse 12:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 27th 2025 Sunday, 27th of Apr. 2025 AIDAprima 11:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Apr. 28th 2025 Monday, 28th of Apr. 2025 Emerald Sakara 12:00 am 12:00 am
May 1st 2025 Thursday, 1st of May 2025 AIDAcosma 07:00 am 03:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 Costa Fortuna 08:00 am 04:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 MSC Seaview 08:00 am 06:00 pm
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 5th 2025 Monday, 5th of May 2025 MS Marina 09:00 am 06:00 pm
May 5th 2025 Monday, 5th of May 2025 MS Sirena 09:00 am 04:00 pm
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 Carnival Valor 08:00 am 04:00 pm
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 MSC Magnifica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
May 13th 2025 Tuesday, 13th of May 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 17th 2025 Saturday, 17th of May 2025 P&O Arcadia 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 21st 2025 Wednesday, 21st of May 2025 MS Sirena 10:00 am 07:00 pm
May 23rd 2025 Friday, 23rd of May 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 2nd 2025 Monday, 2nd of Jun. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 3rd 2025 Tuesday, 3rd of Jun. 2025 Norwegian Sky 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Jun. 7th 2025 Saturday, 7th of Jun. 2025 MS Artania 05:00 pm 12:00 am
Jun. 8th 2025 Sunday, 8th of Jun. 2025 MS Artania 12:00 am 01:00 pm
Jun. 12th 2025 Thursday, 12th of Jun. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 12th 2025 Thursday, 12th of Jun. 2025 Vasco da Gama 12:00 pm 09:00 pm
Jun. 16th 2025 Monday, 16th of Jun. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Jun. 17th 2025 Tuesday, 17th of Jun. 2025 Seven Seas Splendor 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Jun. 18th 2025 Wednesday, 18th of Jun. 2025 MS Marina 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Jun. 22nd 2025 Sunday, 22nd of Jun. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 2nd 2025 Wednesday, 2nd of Jul. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Jul. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 MS Oosterdam 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 MSC Virtuosa 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Jul. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Jul. 2025 P&O Britannia 09:00 am 07:00 pm
Aug. 1st 2025 Friday, 1st of Aug. 2025 MSC Musica 08:00 am 05:00 pm

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