Luxury Holidays in Alicante
Luxury Alicante holidays bring you to a vibrant port city on Spain's Costa Blanca, boasting golden beaches, upscale coastal resorts, a rich maritime history, exceptional seafood, and over 300 days of annual sunshine. Experience a refined Mediterranean lifestyle at this sun-drenched photogenic region, accessible via direct short-haul flights (2.5 hours) from the UK.
Flight time
Flight detail Direct flights are available from major UK airports to Alicante Airport (ALC).
Time difference
When it is 12:00 PM in the UK, it is 1:00 PM in Alicante.
Currency
The euro is used throughout Alicante. Cards are widely accepted, with ATMs readily available.
Language
Spanish is the official language, while English is widely spoken in hotels and tourist areas.
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Browse our handpicked collection of the best hotels in Alicante, featuring family-friendly resorts, adults-only properties, boutique stays, and Alicante all inclusive resorts. Luxury Alicante holidays all inclusive stays offer a myriad of fine dining choices, from lavish buffets and child-friendly meals to chic à la carte menus. The sun-soaked coastal region with high-rise hotels and signature cocktails promises a luxe getaway with 5-star appeal, pools, and full-service spas. Discover 5 star hotels in Alicante on the beach, offering direct sea access and rooms with magnificent views.
Alicante’s crackling coastline has beaches like Playa de San Juan, featuring fine golden sands, a lively promenade, beach bars, top Alicante spa resorts, and windsurfing. Playa del Postiguet promises unforgettable luxury beach holidays in Alicante, located near Santa Bárbara Castle and convenient for swims after strolling the Explanada de España. Alicante luxury travel seekers hoping to escape crowds can visit Cabo de la Huerta, a scenic coastline with tranquil rocky coves. Playa de la Albufereta has gentle shallow waters that ensure safe holidays to Alicante for families with children.
The centuries-old Castle of Santa Barbara on Mount Benacantil offers luxury Alicante escapes with panoramic city views. The marble wave-pattern Explanada de España (promenade) lined with grand palm trees guarantees the best luxury Alicante holidays with an upscale ambience and colourful local life. Barrio de Santa Cruz (historic old town) is a must-visit on Alicante city breaks, with pedestrian-only alleyways, iconic edifices, and brightly-painted traditional houses. Soak up the vivacious nightlife in Benidorm, live it up in upmarket Morea, and enjoy tapas joints at family-friendly Javea!
Altea offers SH Villa Gadea Hotel, boasting a Thalasso-Spa, outdoor pools, and intimate dining experience, besides several luxury Alicante holidays adults only hotels. Benidorm has excellent all inclusive hotels like Sandos Benidorm Suites, with terrace cafés, pools, and a fitness centre. Hotel Bonalba Alicante is in a quiet area of Mutxamel, with resort-style pools, stunning gardens, and an onsite golf course. Other top areas for luxury stays in Alicante include Playa de San Juan, Cabo de las Huertas, Finestrat, Old Town (Casco Antiguo/El Barrio), and Calpe.
The best time to visit Alicante is during the shoulder months of May and September, with pleasantly warm weather (high to mid-20s Celsius), swimmable sea temperatures, manageable crowds, and lower costs. However, Alicante holidays are enjoyable year-round thanks to its hot semi-arid and Mediterranean climate with hot sunny summers, mild winters, very low rainfall, and around 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.
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