Spain Itinerary

The Perfect 7-Day Alicante Itinerary

Alicante 🇪🇸 · Built from 5 real traveler plans · 39 spots

Explanada de EspañaCastillo de Santa BárbaraMercado Central de AlicanteParque de la Ereta

Alicante is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 5 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 7-day plan — built around the 39+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Alicante.

7-Day Alicante Itinerary

Day 1

Explanada de España
Explanada de España
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 5 travelers
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Mercado Central de Alicante
Mercado Central de Alicante
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 4 travelers
Parque de la Ereta
Parque de la Ereta
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 4 travelers
Parque de Canalejas
Parque de Canalejas
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 4 travelers

Day 2

Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Barrio de Santa Cruz
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
El Portal Taberna & Wines
El Portal Taberna & Wines
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Faro de l'Albir
Faro de l'Albir
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (MARQ)
Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (MARQ)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Playa de San Juan
Playa de San Juan
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Port of Alicante
Port of Alicante
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Puerto de Alicante
Puerto de Alicante
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Palmeral de Elche
Palmeral de Elche
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Parque Natural de la Serra Gelada
Parque Natural de la Serra Gelada
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 4

Huerto del Cura
Huerto del Cura
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Playa del Postiguet
Playa del Postiguet
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Playa del Albir
Playa del Albir
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Plaza de los Luceros
Plaza de los Luceros
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Playa de la Albufereta
Playa de la Albufereta
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

La Taberna del Gourmet
La Taberna del Gourmet
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Avenida Maisonnave
Avenida Maisonnave
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Calle Castaños
Calle Castaños
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Parque Lo Morant
Parque Lo Morant
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Local Artisan Shops (Barrio Santa Cruz)
Local Artisan Shops (Barrio Santa Cruz)
other · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 6

Gourmet Food Shops (around Mercado Central)
Gourmet Food Shops (around Mercado Central)
other · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Restaurante La Finca
Restaurante La Finca
restaurant · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
El Posit Restaurante
El Posit Restaurante
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Barrio de la Santa Cruz
Barrio de la Santa Cruz
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Mirador de la Serra Grossa
Mirador de la Serra Grossa
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

Cova Tallada
Cova Tallada
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Parque Natural del Montgó
Parque Natural del Montgó
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Basílica de Santa María de Elche
Basílica de Santa María de Elche
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Rambla de Méndez Núñez
Rambla de Méndez Núñez
other · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Restaurant El Baret de Miquel Ruiz
Restaurant El Baret de Miquel Ruiz
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Alicante

  • Explanada de España — ★ 4.6 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Castillo de Santa Bárbara — ★ 4.7 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Parque de la Ereta — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Parque de Canalejas — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Barrio de Santa Cruz — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Faro de l'Albir — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (MARQ) — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Alicante

  • Mercado Central de Alicante — ★ 4.6
  • El Portal Taberna & Wines — ★ 4.4
  • La Taberna del Gourmet — ★ 4.4
  • Restaurante La Finca — ★ 4.8
  • El Posit Restaurante — ★ 4.7

Alicante Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Alicante?

Most travelers planning Alicante on Triply spend about 7 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Explanada de España, Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Mercado Central de Alicante — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Alicante?

Based on 5 real Alicante itineraries, the most-saved spots are Explanada de España, Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Mercado Central de Alicante, Parque de la Ereta, Parque de Canalejas, Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari.

Where should I eat in Alicante?

The most-saved places to eat in Alicante are Mercado Central de Alicante, El Portal Taberna & Wines, La Taberna del Gourmet, Restaurante La Finca, El Posit Restaurante.

Is Alicante worth visiting?

Alicante is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 5 traveler itineraries covering 39+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 7-day trip.

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