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Top Things to Do in Alicante
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Alicante: Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Market TourYou’ll wander Alicante’s bustling market with a local guide, pick out fresh ingredients side by side with vendors, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on paella cooking class led by a real chef. Taste local wines, share laughter over homemade tapas, and leave with recipes (and maybe new friends) you’ll want to revisit back home.
Alicante: Castle Tour, Central Market Tapas & Santa Cruz WalkYou’ll start your day tasting local snacks at Alicante’s Central Market before riding up to Santa Barbara Castle for sea views and hidden corners. Wander downhill through colorful Barrio Santa Cruz with stories from your guide, then relax over award-winning tapas and drinks at a local bar. It’s the kind of afternoon that lingers long after you leave.
Alicante: Food & Tapas Tour with Local Market GuideYou'll taste 16 regional specialities across 10 market stalls while a local guide introduces you to sellers with decades of experience and explains the history behind each product. The tour includes 4 local wines and supports small producers and traditional artisans. It's wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options are available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the region's food the way locals do—through the people who make and sell it—without arranging your own market route or translation. The small-group format and experienced guide are what make the sellers' stories and the market's history come through instead of just the food.
Alicante: Wine Tasting & Tapas Club with Local SommelierYou’ll taste five Alicante wines paired with creative tapas in a relaxed club setting led by a local sommelier. Expect small stories behind every sip, friendly faces around you, and plenty of time to savor flavors old and new. By the end, you might find yourself feeling right at home among strangers — or at least dreaming of another round.
Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Castle with Ethnic Music MuseumYou descend into 145-million-year-old caves with a guide explaining stalactites and wartime history, then climb to a quiet village where you explore a museum of world instruments and medieval castle ruins at your own pace. Transport, entry, water, and a guide inside the cave are all included; the drive from Alicante is under an hour each way.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Alicante who want to escape the heat or rain and see both geology and village culture without arranging their own transport. The many steps inside the cave and around Busot mean it works best if you're comfortable with uneven ground and climbing.
Alicante: Guadalest, Altea & Algar Waterfalls Day TripYou ride in an air-conditioned bus from Alicante through three distinct stops: Altea for its Mediterranean viewpoint and white-walled old town, Guadalest for its castle and galleries perched on a ridge, and Algar Fountains for natural pools and waterfalls. A local guide (English or Spanish) handles the first part of each stop, then you have free time to explore at your own pace. Entry to the waterfalls is included, and the bus handles parking and traffic so you don't have to.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see three distinct Costa Blanca towns in one day without driving or navigating mountain roads yourself — the bus and guide handle the logistics, which is what makes fitting all three stops into a single afternoon possible. Plan for a full day out with walking on uneven streets and the option to swim, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water shoes if you want to wade.
Alicante: Paella & Sangria Cooking Class with Market TourYou’ll wander Alicante’s bustling Central Market with a local guide, pick fresh ingredients for your own paella, then cook alongside a professional chef in a real restaurant kitchen. Taste homemade sangria and tapas as you learn each step — it’s relaxed, lively, and full of small surprises you’ll remember long after you leave.
Museum of Illusions Alicante: Interactive Exhibits & Photo MomentsYou spend 1.5 to 3 hours moving through 700 square meters of optical tricks, scientific setups and art installations at your own speed. Interactive stations let you create light drawings and play with shadows. Staff are available to explain how things work. You leave with photos and a head that's been pleasantly confused.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to spend an afternoon playing with perception and taking photos without needing a guide or a fixed schedule — you move through at your own pace and the interactive stations work whether you're alone or with a group.
Alicante Old Town Food Tour & Premium Wine TastingYou’ll wander Alicante’s Old Town with a local guide, tasting regional wines and sharing classic tapas in lively bars and markets. Expect laughter over spicy olives, stories behind each dish, and time to ask anything you want—plus flexible options for vegetarians or special diets if you let them know early. You might leave thinking differently about Spanish food—or at least craving more cheese.
Alicante: Flamenco Show & Tapas Dinner by the PortYou arrive at the Marina Deportiva venue in Alicante, order from a tapas tasting menu with dietary flexibility, and watch national-level flamenco dancers and guitarists perform live in an intimate tablao setting. The evening includes the meal, the show, and no separate ticketing or transport arrangements — everything happens in one room by the water, and you're back at your hotel or ship by late evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see real flamenco in a room small enough that the performance reaches you directly, with dinner included and no separate transport or ticket logistics to manage — the intimate venue is what makes the connection between artist and audience possible.
Benidorm to Alicante Airport: Private Sedan TransferYou get picked up from your Benidorm hotel or address and driven directly to Alicante airport in a private Mercedes sedan. The driver handles your luggage, the car has WiFi and air conditioning, and the price is set before you book — no meter, no negotiation at the curb. Takes around 40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from Benidorm to Alicante airport and want to skip arranging taxis or waiting for shared shuttles — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the car arrives, which takes the logistics off your hands before the flight.
SUP Beginner Course in El Campello: Paddleboard ExperienceYou’ll get hands-on with SUP basics right on El Campello’s calm coastline. With small groups and friendly instructors, it’s easy to learn—even if you’ve never tried before. The mix of gentle waves and expert guidance makes this a relaxed but rewarding way to connect with nature and pick up new skills.
Alicante Airport to Benidorm: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're met at arrivals with a nameplate and driven to Benidorm center in a new Mercedes, with 45 minutes of airport waiting time, water, and Wi-Fi included in a fixed price. The driver knows the area and can point out local spots on the way. No hidden fees, no negotiation at the curb — just a professional pickup and a smooth 50-60 minute ride to your accommodation.Is it for me?Choose this if you land in Alicante and want to reach Benidorm without arranging a taxi or negotiating a price at the curb — the fixed cost and the driver waiting for you by name means you skip the airport transport stress and start your trip on time.
Alicante Airport to Benidorm: Private Transfer & Nameplate PickupYou get a named driver waiting in arrivals with your nameplate, a fixed-price transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle, and 45 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed. The company tracks your airline and keeps customer service open around the clock, so you're never left figuring out logistics after landing. Pickup is door-to-door, and you pay nothing extra for flight delays.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Alicante and want to skip the taxi rank and arrive at a fixed price — the nameplate pickup and flight tracking mean you're never standing in arrivals trying to figure out which car is yours or whether the driver will show up.
Transfer Alicante Airport to Benidorm: Driver meets you at arrivalsYou're met at arrivals with a sign bearing your name, driven directly to your Benidorm hotel or address in a private vehicle, and the driver waits for up to an hour if your flight is delayed. Tolls and waiting time are included in the fixed price, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Alicante and want to reach Benidorm without arranging a taxi, waiting for a shuttle, or working out which bus to take—the driver is already waiting, the price is fixed, and you're in your hotel within an hour of clearing arrivals.
Transfer Alicante to Calpe: Private sedan, max 3 passengersYou get picked up at Alicante airport arrivals and driven directly to your Calpe hotel or address in a private sedan with air conditioning and WiFi. The driver tracks your flight and meets you on arrival. The journey takes around 45 minutes, and the service includes child seats on request. You avoid the taxi queue, the shared shuttle, and the uncertainty of negotiating a fare at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi rank and shared shuttles after landing — the fixed price and door-to-door route mean you go straight from the airport to Calpe without arranging transport or waiting around.
