ALICANTE
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ALICANTE
SPAIN  ·  ~2.5HR FROM LONDON  ·  FLIGHTS FROM £32

Castle climbs and Mediterranean coastline

StanstedLutonGatwickBirminghamManchesterEdinburgh
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Early morning out + last flight home. Those are always cheapest.

Return flights. Updated 31/03/2026.

Step by step

YOUR DAY IN ALICANTE

05:00
LEAVE HOME
Head to Stansted, Luton or Gatwick for the early departure
06:30
FLY TO ALICANTE
~2hr 30min. Land at Alicante-Elche Airport
Ryanair and easyJet from £17 return. Book early for best prices
09:30
BUS TO CITY
C6 bus to city centre, 25 mins. €3.85
10:00
RUN YOUR ROUTE
Leave bags at the central bus station (€3)
Start at the Explanada — run the promenade first, save the castle for later
12:00
TAPAS
Mercado Central for fresh seafood and cold beer
13:30
CASTLE
Free entry to Castillo de Santa Bárbara. Take the lift or walk up.
16:30
BEACH
Playa del Postiguet — 10 min walk from the castle. Swim if warm enough.
19:00
BACK TO AIRPORT
C6 bus from city centre, allow 90 mins
21:30
FLY HOME
Last flight back to London
Curated routes

RUN ALICANTE

5KEasy
EXPLANADA PROMENADE RUN
5m

Flat seafront run along Alicante's famous mosaic promenade, past the marina and along the beach. Perfect warm weather running.

Explanada de EspañaPuerto de AlicantePlaya del Postiguet
10KModerate
CASTLE & OLD TOWN LOOP
166m

Climb to the Castillo de Santa Bárbara via the mountain path, loop through the old El Barrio quarter, and back along the seafront. Dramatic views.

Castillo de Santa BárbaraEl BarrioMonte Benacantil
15KModerate
CABO DE LA HUERTA COASTAL
120m

Head north along the coast to the rocky Cabo de la Huerta headland. Wild coastal paths, hidden coves, and views back to the castle. Truly spectacular.

Cabo de la HuertaPlaya de la AlbuferetaRocky coastal trails
After your run

MUST-DOS IN ALICANTE

FOOD
MERCADO CENTRAL

Fresh seafood, local olives, and the best churros in the region.

EXPLORE
EL BARRIO

Old quarter bars and tapas. Get the pulpo and a cold beer.

CULTURE
CASTILLO DE SANTA BÁRBARA

Free entry. Panoramic views over the bay and city.

EXPLORE
EXPLANADA DE ESPAÑA

The famous mosaic promenade. Palmtrees, sea breeze, people-watching.

Tours & Experiences

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