Playa de San Juan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alicante showing a beach
Alicante showing swimming and a sandy beach
Alicante showing swimming and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Alicante showing swimming and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
San Juan Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Lounge on a deck chair in the sand, explore deeper waters on a windsurfer and eat lunch brought straight to your towel at Alicante’s most popular beach.

Spotless, peaceful and with simple amenities, this 6-kilometre (4-mile) beach is one of the best you’ll find along the Costa Blanca. It might be near the Alicante city centre but the Playa de San Juan feels pleasantly secluded. Despite the fact that it’s Alicante’s most popular beach, the long, wide stretches of sand mean you can always find a quiet spot to settle down. On weekends the atmosphere is more lively and some visitors come here to party. When it’s time for a meal, walk to the palm-lined promenade that runs along the beach. Here you’ll find bars and cafés with regional cuisine, drinks and plenty of people to meet.

Hire an umbrella and a lounge or deck chair and spend the day relaxing on the beach. You’ll find anything you need for a day by the sea available at rental stands along the sand. Browse the row of restaurants, bars and stores on the west side of the beach or wait for vendors to come out to your spot in the sand. They will sell you cold drinks, sandwiches or even useful trinkets like sunglasses, which will come in handy out on the bright-white strand.

The shallow, clear water at Playa de San Juan makes it an ideal place for swimming and bodysurfing. Young children will love the calm, knee-high water. Hire windsurfing equipment and sail into deeper waters on the sea breeze. Challenge a friend at beach volleyball or participate in a friendly game of beach soccer with some Alicante residents. Play a few holes at the Alicante Golf Club just west of the beach.

Take a 20-minute tram ride from the city centre to reach Playa de San Juan. Designated parking is available for drivers at a small daily rate. Playa de San Juan is free and open to the public.


Popular places to visit

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Our pick of the best Playa de San Juan Hotel Deals

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach

4 out of 5
Av de Cataluña, 20, Cabo de las Huertas, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$232 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$232
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
"Clean and tidy with lovely helpful staff. Safe location with easy walk to all amenities. Lovely local beach. Other guests were respectful and friendly. Would definitely recommend it and we will be returning."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Hotel Castilla Alicante

Hotel Castilla Alicante

3.5 out of 5
Av. de los Paises Escandinavos, 7, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$146 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$146
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Alicante Golf ...
8/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff and good Service"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel Castilla Alicante
Hotel Alicante Golf

Hotel Alicante Golf

4 out of 5
C. José Escultor Gutiérrez, 23, Playa de San Juan, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Alicante Golf Course ...
8/10 Very Good! (488 reviews)
"Swimming pool was WOW. Golf course very well kept. A nice chilled stay with beautiful surroundings. Reception staff excelled. Would definitely stay here again. Good location with a nice square across the road."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Alicante Golf
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$326 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$326
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). 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
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$133
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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
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

Odyssey Rooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Playa de San Juan

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Cabo de las Huertas

Cabo de las Huertas is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Almadraba Beach and Albufereta Beach.

Cabo de las Huertas
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L'Albufereta

Unique features of L'Albufereta include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Albufereta Beach or Lucentum while you're exploring the area.

L'Albufereta

Vista Hermosa

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Postiguet Beach.

Vista Hermosa
Archaeological Museum of Alicante which includes interior views

Pla del Bon Repòs

While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Alicante Harbour and Castle of Santa Barbara are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pla del Bon Repòs
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Carolinas Altas

When in Carolinas Altas, you can plan a visit to Alicante Harbour and Alicante Bullring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Carolinas Altas
Castle of Santa Barbara showing château or palace, views and heritage elements

San Antón

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.

San Antón


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