Information on Alicante, Spain

When to Go

Beach weather is from April to early November, although you may want to avoid the hordes of tourists that flock to Costa Blanca in July.

Getting There

Alicante's El Altet Airport is serviced by Britain-based budget airline Ryan Air, among others. If you can't fly directly to El Altet, Alicante is easily reached by bus or train from Valencia, Murcia and Madrid.

Sights

You can get a great view of the city from Castillo de Santa Bárbara. Other tourist destinations include the Roman ruins of Lucentum and the city's three museums: Museo Arqueológico Provincial, Museu de Fogueres and Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina.

Activities

Tourists can swim, sail, fish, jet ski and dive on the Mediterranean shore.

Nightlife

Chill with cherubs at the Celestial Copas, a funky café full of religious memorabilia. Jazz lovers can check out Desdén Café Bar, while the clubbing crowd can head to the El Barrio district to dance the night away at one the area's many discotecas. Spain's clubbing scene doesn't get pumping until after 2 a.m., so don't bother showing up at a disco before then unless you want the whole dance floor to yourself.