Gran Via Sur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Postiguet Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket

AU$18
per adult
Santa Pola : Pola Park Entry ticket
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

AU$79
per adult
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

AU$46
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
View from the Castle

Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm

AU$46
per adult
Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

AU$44
per adult
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride
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Our pick of the best Gran Via Sur Hotel Deals

Travelodge Alicante Puerto

Travelodge Alicante Puerto

3 out of 5
Avinguda d'Elx, 21, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (900 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect for our needs as a group of veteran football players on weekend trip. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was convenient for the airport and a 10 /20 minute walk to main bars and restaurants. The area next to the hotel looks like it is be rejuvenated with new apartment ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Travelodge Alicante Puerto
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$133 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$133
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (629 reviews)
"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

Estudiotel Alicante
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$334 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$334
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,102 reviews)
"Nice location. Good room"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Melia Alicante
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (967 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Everything was wonderful! Loved our stay here!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
El Plantio Golf Resort

El Plantio Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing food, great value Clean modern apartment"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$220 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$220
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
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Other neighbourhoods around Gran Via Sur

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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.

Babel
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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.

Benalúa
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Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Ensanche Diputación
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El Palmeral

El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and El Pantio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Palmeral
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Alicante City Centre

5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Alicante City Centre
Central Market featuring food, markets and interior views

Mercado

While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Central Market.

Mercado

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