El Palmeral Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Palmeral
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Eat at some of Alicante’s best restaurants and take daytrips out onto the Mediterranean Sea at the popular maritime centre of this coastal city.
Postiguet Beach
For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.
Central Market
Stock up on food for a picnic, buy some flowers and watch Alicante locals do their morning shopping at this extensive, two-storey market in the centre of town.
Alicante Town Hall
Tour the ornate rooms lined with paintings by Alicante masters and peek into the chapel at this old municipal centre, where the city council still holds meetings.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante ’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Climb up to this mountaintop castle high above Alicante to admire the city and the sea from above and to marvel at this ninth-century structure.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Our pick of the best El Palmeral Hotel Deals
Melia Alicante
Very chaotic breakfast situation when breakfast was only served on level E - made it feel like a school canteen- slightly stressful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Odyssey Rooms
The receptionist was amazing such a sweet lady she spoke 3 languages The room was spacious with comfortable beds and very clean The location perfect We will be back
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Hotel is very nice and very convenient. The remodeled rooms (Superior and Premium) are worth the extra money. The front desk staff is excellent—both professional and welcoming. We have stayed at the Maya numerous times and will continue to make it our go-to hotel in Alicante.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Lovely lobby and entrance, room was spotless! Breakfast was great, lots to choose from! Location is great with bus stops close by to take you to the city centre. Beach is 10 mins walk, lovely long stretch witg beautiful views! Really impressed and would return!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was pleasant and clean, the view from the balcony was looking onto another building but a road in between. Nice size of balcony. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the shower was strong and warm.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Very brief stay as had early morning flight. Hotel was lovely, easy walking to centre or front, staff excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Palmeral
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.
San Blas-Santo Domingo
While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium.
