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Alicante Bay

Overview

Alicante Bay is a Mediterranean body of water wrapping around the coastline of Alicante. Visitors come primarily to stroll along the paved shore and look out over the open sea.

Getting There

The waterfront is accessible directly from central Alicante. Walking to the shore takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes from the city center, while local bus and tram connections run along various sections of the coast.

Time to Spend

Plan to spend 1 to 2 hours walking along the shore and taking in the coastal views.

When to Visit

Early morning and late afternoon offer comfortable walking conditions and avoid strong midday heat. The waterfront area gets noticeably crowded during summer months and weekend afternoons. Spring and autumn provide milder weather for walking along the coast.

Nearby Attractions

A walk by the water can be paired with several sites in the city:

  • Lonja del Pescado (4.7km)
  • Parque de Canalejas (4.9km)
  • Plaça de Gabriel Miró (5.1km)
  • Gravina Museum of Fine Arts (5.2km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Alicante 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Alicante grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

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Alicante 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Alicante grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Good to visit alongside

Lonja del Pescado (Alicante)

Museums & galleries

Lonja del Pescado (Alicante)

A former fish market building near Alicante's harbor, now used as an exhibition space. It's a great spot to explore while admiring its distinctive architecture.

4.7 km away
Parque de Canalejas, Alicante

Parks & gardens

Parque de Canalejas, Alicante

This city park sits near the harbor in central Alicante. It's a nice spot for a walk or a shady break.

4.9 km away
Plaça de Gabriel Miró

Parks & gardens

Plaça de Gabriel Miró

A spacious plaza near the port of Alicante, with plenty of shade trees and benches that make it pleasant for a stroll. It's also a nice spot to relax at one of the nearby cafés.

5.1 km away
Gravina Museum of Fine Arts

Museums & galleries

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts

An art museum in Alicante housed in the Palacio Conde de Lumiares, built between the 18th and 19th centuries. Inside this historically significant building, visitors can view the artworks on display.

5.2 km away
Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari

Temples & religious sites

Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari

A Catholic co-cathedral in Alicante dedicated to St. Nicholas. It was raised to co-cathedral status by Pope John XXIII in 1959, making it a historic church with a long legacy.

5.2 km away
Platja del Postiguet

Nature

Platja del Postiguet

The main beach right next to downtown Alicante. Its promenade-lined setting makes it a great place to swim and relax at the same time.

5.2 km away