City guide Alicante
- Grocery Delivery Mercadona or Carrefour online apps Glovo delivers supermarket groceries in Alicante, on the same app as restaurant meals.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers DreamFit (Centro Comercial Plaza Mar 2) - ~€32/month none
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (for income over €300,000) 47% on the state scale above €300,000. With the Valencian regional share the effective top…
- Highway Access AP-7 (Mediterranean Highway) and A-31 (to Madrid) AP-7, the Mediterranean motorway. The El Hondo access notes leave Alicante on the AP-7…
- Historic Buildings Ayuntamiento de Alicante (City Hall) - Baroque civil architecture Alicante City Hall, Plaza del Ayuntamiento 1, on the main square of the old town.
- Historical Sites Basilica of St Mary (oldest active church in Alicante) Basílica de Santa María, next to MACA, and the Roman site of Lucentum (MARQ ticket €3…
- Internet Speed Average fiber speed 300-600 Mbps; 5G coverage extensive Spain median fixed broadband was 364.56 Mbps down in the September 2026 Ookla index…
- Language Classes Viva la Lengua (Calle Mayor 11) Escola Oficial d'Idiomes d'Alacant, Carrer de Wenceslao Fernández Flórez, Sant Blas: the…
- Laundry Services Lavanderia Autoservicio Speed Queen (Calle Pintor Gisbert 28) none
- Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Pública Azorín Biblioteca Pública del Estado Azorín, Paseíto de Ramiro 15. Monday-Friday 09:00-20:30…
- Local Brewery Althaia Artesana (Local Altea brewery found in Santa Cruz bars) none
- Local Heritage The 'Cara del Moro' (Moor's Face) rock formation on Mount Benacantil The castle on Mount Benacantil, above the Carthaginian and Roman town (Akra Leuka, later…
- Local Markets Mercado de Artesanía de la Explanada Mercado Central, Avenida Alfonso X el Sabio 10: Monday-Friday 07:00-14:30, Saturdays and…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Alicante Terminal (AVE high-speed trains to Madrid in 2h 15m) Alicante-Terminal, Avenida de Salamanca. AVE, Avlo, Ouigo and Iryo stop here. Madrid is…
- Museums & Art Venues MACA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and MARQ (Archaeological Museum) MARQ, Calle Indalecio Prieto: €6 (€3 on Sundays and holidays); winter hours from 15…
- Music Scene Sala Stereo (Live indie and rock concerts) Sala Stereo, Calle Pintor Velázquez 5, near the Mercado Central: about 280 people, indie…
- Must-See Landmarks Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Free entry, panoramic views) Castillo de Santa Bárbara, on Mount Benacantil, is free. The lift from Postiguet is €2.70…
- National Parks Nearby Serra Gelada Natural Park (45 mins drive near Benidorm) No national park in the province. The nearest in the national network is Parque Nacional…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Tabarca Island (Spain’s first marine reserve) - Ferry costs ~€20 roundtrip Tabarca, the Valencian Community's only inhabited island and a marine reserve, by boat…
- Networking Events Alicante Digital Nomads & Expats (Meetup.com group) Alicante Nomad Summit, each April: a week of talks, workshops and coworking for remote…
- Parcel Delivery Service Correos (main office: Plaza Gabriel Miró) and SEUR Correos, including the centre office on Calle San Fernando.
- Popular International Cuisine Katana (Asian Fusion in the Central Market) Restaurants cluster on Calle Castaños, Calle San Francisco and Calle Mayor, including…
- Population Approximately 337,482 366,221 inhabitants on the municipal register at 1 January 2025, official from 31 December…
- Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
- Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - ~0.4% to 1.1% of cadastral value IBI on urban property is 0.62042% of the cadastral value under the 2026 ordinance (BOP 20…
- Property Transaction Tax 10% ITP (Transfer Tax) for resale properties in the Valencian Community On a resale, ITP is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or 11% when the property or right is…
- Public Transport Passes Bono 10 (10 trips for ~€8.70) valid for Bus and TRAM Zone A TAM Móbilis monthly pass: €35 for unlimited Zone A tram and bus travel for 30 days from…
- Regional Travel ALSA Bus for regional trips (e.g., Benidorm, Valencia) TRAM d'Alacant runs the coast north through Benidorm toward Dénia. Renfe from…
- Religious Sites Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari, Calle San Nicolás, and the Basílica de Santa María in…
- SIM Card Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Yoigo; Prepaid SIMs roughly €15-€20 for 100GB+ Buy at an Orange or Movistar shop and register with a passport or NIE. Orange Prepago 10…
- Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de Santa Cruz The terraces of Castillo de Santa Bárbara on Mount Benacantil, over the bay and Postiguet…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Alicante Holiday Lets Furnished tourist apartments in the centre, Cabo de las Huertas and Playa de San Juan…
- Social Events for Expats InterNations Alicante events and 'Alicante Expats' Facebook Group Alicante Nomad Summit each April is the main in-person gathering, with the coworking rooms…
- Street Art Calle de las Setas (Mushroom Street - whimsical urban design) none
- Street Food Stalls The Food Street (San Vicente del Raspeig area, near University) El Muelle Live, Muelle de Levante 12, runs Saturday street-food stalls with free live…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €120,000) Municipal appraisal average €2,279 per m² in April-June 2026 (1,213 valuations), citywide…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €72,000) San Vicente del Raspeig, the neighbouring municipality just north, averaged €1,974 per m²…
- Table Tennis Spots Parque Lo Morant (Public outdoor tables) none
- Tap Water Drinkable but high mineral content; most locals prefer bottled or filtered (Brita) Safe to drink. Aguas de Alicante (AMAEM) tests the supply under Royal Decree 3/2023 and…
- Tax System Spanish residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Spanish-sourced income Residents (183 days in the calendar year, or a centre of vital interests in Spain) are…
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