Things to do in Costa Blanca
Top recommendations from locals
From sightseeing to hidden gems, find out what makes the city unique with the help of the locals who know it best.
Castle
“– City views spread from this hilltop, 9th-century Muslim castle, with history museum & guided tours. – Good option a you have a car – Enjoyable all year around / offseason”
- 279 locals recommend
Plaza
“La Zenia Boulevard is huge center, filled with Bars, restaurants, over 150 shops, live entertainment and a kids area- something for all the family and with more bars, shops and restaurants located outside of the center ”
- 211 locals recommend
History Museum
“If you want to take a break from the beach and sun and extend your knowledge about Alicante and the surrounding areas, this is the best place to do so! You can learn about the city's history and discover rather interesting things. It will not let you down, even if you're not much into museums!”
- 111 locals recommend
Burger Restaurant
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“Terra Mítica is a theme park located in Benidorm, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. The park is divided into 5 themed zones: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, and the Islands. The park opened in 2000. From 2004–2006, the park went through a bankruptcy process. Wikipedia Address: Partida del Moralet, s/n, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain Opened: 27 July 2000 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM Roller coasters: SLC, RCCA Wooden & ZacSpin Coaster Water rides: Giant Splash, Log Flume, Rapids”
- 144 locals recommend
Beach Bar
“Beautiful beaches, typical local food (make sure you reserve beforehand). You can get there by the ferris that leave from the port of alicante . ”
- 109 locals recommend
Shopping Centre
“Large indoor shopping centre with all the big names. Sometimes closes on Sunday out of season due to Valencian trading laws.”
- 67 locals recommend
Theme Park Ride / Attraction
“– Huge outdoor water park with slides & games for all ages, plus food outlets & picnic areas, dolphins – Cheaper and less people in the afternoon – may be a good idea to go in one day after a morning in Alicante – Good option if you have a car”
- 97 locals recommend
Farmers Market
“There's nothing this market cannot offer. You can buy fresh fruits, veggies, meat, fish... Or you can just walk around, try some local products and watch the locals doing their daily shopping. It's a unique and important place in the heart of Alicante! ”
- 133 locals recommend
Other Great Outdoors
“Terra Natura are two zoo theme parks and aqua parks located near Benidorm and Murcia, in the Costa Blanca, Spain. Terra Natura Animal Parks lets visitors make contact with animals with barriers invisible to the human eye. Foia del Verdader, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain Located in: Aqua Natura HV94+M5 Benidorm, Spain terranatura.com +34 966 07 27 70 Opens at 10:30 ”
- 76 locals recommend
Department Store
“You can buy some souvenirs as well, books, newspaper, clothes, jewellery, etc..”
- 51 locals recommend
Theatre
“Check their website for up to date shows available... A fantastic eve out... Food before or after at one of many fabulous little restaurants tucked away in the side streets of Alicante. ”
- 48 locals recommend
Toy / Game Store
“Benidorm/Finestrat shopping mal. Same stores as Plaza Mar2. Also Carrefour, Mercadona, Decathlon (sports) etc in walking distance. Tram station La Marina.”
- 51 locals recommend
Restaurant
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“– Dolphin shows & swimming with sea lions, plus meerkats & monkeys in tropically themed sea-life park. – It is twinned with the water park Aqualandia, which is directly adjacent to it, and shares the same car park. – Season: April – beginning of November”
- 69 locals recommend
Mountain
“Highest mountain on the Spanish coast, with beautiful views, protected vegetation, hiking paths. (Not recommended in summer or winter)”
- 76 locals recommend
Harbour / Marina
“On Levante Dock there are bars and restaurants, highly recommended to have a good rice, the Casino and the Volvo Ocean Race Museum, with beautiful views over the sea. // Sobre el Muelle de Levante hay bares, restaurantes muy recomendables para tomar un buen arroz, el Casino y el Museo Volvo Ocean Race, con preciosas vistas sobre el mar.”
- 58 locals recommend
Museum
“Museo de Arte del Siglo XX - Museo de la Asegurada (Museum of XX century art) - is located in Plaza de Santa María. The museum has a very interesting collection of paintings of the 20th century: works by Kandinsky, Marriage, Ernst, Chagall, Picasso, Giacometti, Gris, Miro, as well as works by Spanish artists of the generation of the 50s: Alfaro, Kanogar, Mompo, Saura, Tapies, Sabel, Viola.”
- 44 locals recommend
Wine Bar
“Very cozy place to take some tapas, and wines! also for coktails after take a bite. It's not cheap, but the place and the quality of the products are worth it”
- 70 locals recommend
Spanish Restaurant
“One of the best restaurants in Alicante, best food barra with shrimps, jamón, ensaladilla... fresh fish Perfect for a special dinner and closing dinner in Alicante!”
- 56 locals recommend
Restaurant
“They have always the best local fresh produce, try their almonds, and their small montaditos, sandwiches, and other tapas, the service is excellent.”
- 51 locals recommend
Restaurant
“ The Benidorm Palace Concert Hall is considered to be one of the best in Spain. Every week, and more often during the holiday season, colorful dance shows, including flamenco, take place on the stage of the concert hall, as well as troupes who come here from all over the world, give pop stars, famous orchestras take part. During the concerts, guests are offered dinner with dishes from the chef of the restaurant”
- 31 locals recommend
Mediterranean Restaurant
“Lovely food with unbeatable views front and back. A great spot for drinks too. Child friendly, with a small play area and parking. We always go here for our last meal or drink before leaving.”
- 35 locals recommend
Restaurant
“Typical spanish restaurant- very nice food in from of the beach. Favorite place of locals. ”
- 56 locals recommend
Cocktail Bar
“Walking distance Very nice beach club in front of the stones beach. Opening from 9am with breakfast, lunch and dinner, nice kitchen all day. Night club from 22pm on”
- 49 locals recommend
Spanish Restaurant
“One of the best restaurants in Torrevieja, it is classy, has beautiful view, terrace, good people are working there, meal is delicious. It is real restaurant, everything is prices accordingly.”
- 18 locals recommend
