San Gabriel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Gabriel
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.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
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.
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.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Our pick of the best San Gabriel Hotel Deals
Melia Alicante
Fantastic location brilliant hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Straight path to beach and centre of Alicante. 15 minute easy walk. 15 mins drive from airport. Very clean hotel. Only stayed one night so didn't use hotel facilities or breakfast. 3 adults and child in one room. Very large king double bed and double sofa bed. Tea, coffee making facilities in room. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Odyssey is perfectly located close to the promenade and historic center of Alicante, so you can easily walk to places. The staff was super friendly and incredibly helpful. The rooms are basic, but clean and equipped with a large fridge. The beds weren't super comfy, a bit small and too hard for my ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Bonalba Alicante
Lovely hotel but isolated from amenities and a long hill climb for those with limited walking abilities. There was no mini golf as advertised so no entertainment when pool was closed. They did have their cars for transport to explore other areas but at cost. Staff were helpful and hotel very ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hampton By Hilton Alicante Airport
Did not have breakfast Parking was xxarce
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Estudiotel Alicante
Lovely room with comfortable beds. Nice sheets and towels. We only stayed one night to catch the early airport bus up the road. The location is ok but I prefer to be a bit nearer the old town but it's right in the shopping area with El Corte Inglés and other shops all nearby. It's a modern tower ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Gabriel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and Alicante Courts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Playa de San Gabriel and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Alicante Courts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
