scenic viewpoint
El Castell de Guadalest
A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Valencia, Spain · Europe
Alicante sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Vicent del Raspeig, 58km from Peñón de Ifach.
Alicante is a city located in Valencia, Spain. With a population of 348,901, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alicante sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alicante to your route.
Alicante or Alacant (officially: Alacant / Alicante) is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historical Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community (after Valencia) and theRead more
10th-largest in Spain.
Together with Elche (Elx) and other municipalities, Alicante forms a conurbation of nearly 1 million inhabitants.
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Alicante is located in Valencia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.3452 latitude, -0.4815 longitude.
Alicante has a population of approximately 348,901 people, making it a city in Spain.
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Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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scenic viewpoint
A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A towering 332m limestone rock rising sheer from the sea at Calpe, a natural park with a summit tunnel and trail.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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