Alicante Compass
Beaches in Alicante — From the City to the Costa Blanca.
Not every beach is the same. Here's what each one is actually like — written by someone who visits them all.
"Alicante is, first and foremost, a beach city. It's why people come the first time and why they keep coming back.
The coastline here is more varied than most visitors expect — a busy city beach right below the castle, sheltered bays for families, open stretches of sand that go on for kilometres, rocky coves with clear water for snorkelling, and quiet spots that most people drive straight past.
I've put together the ones worth knowing — the beaches I actually visit, with honest notes on what each one is like, who it suits, and what to expect when you get there. The collection will keep growing."
The coastline here is more varied than most visitors expect — a busy city beach right below the castle, sheltered bays for families, open stretches of sand that go on for kilometres, rocky coves with clear water for snorkelling, and quiet spots that most people drive straight past.
I've put together the ones worth knowing — the beaches I actually visit, with honest notes on what each one is like, who it suits, and what to expect when you get there. The collection will keep growing."
Petro
Alicante Compass
Alicante doesn't end at the waterfront.
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Best Beaches
in Alicante & Costa Blanca
From hidden turquoise coves to vast golden sands — find your perfect beach on the Alicante, Costa Blanca.
Day Trips from Alicante
The Costa Blanca doesn't end at the city limits. Castles, coves, mountain towns, and seaside villages — all within an hour. Here's where to go.
Parks & Nature in Alicante
The green spaces, coastal paths, and quiet corners of Alicante that most visitors walk straight past. Worth slowing down for.
Stop Guessing. Start Planning.
A small selection of tools that make Costa Blanca travel easier. Some links are affiliate — meaning I earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. I only include services I'd genuinely recommend.
Hotels, apartments, and villas across the Costa Blanca. Summer fills up fast — the good spots go first.
Alicante Airport (ALC) connects to most major European cities year-round. Compare and lock in the best price before it moves.
The Costa Blanca stretches 200km. A rental car is the only way to actually see it — buses don't go where the good stuff is.
Day trips, boat tours, and guided excursions across the Costa Blanca — handpicked and worth your time.
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