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Country: Spain
Departing From: Alicante Airport (ALC)
Arriving At: Alicante
Travel Time: 15 to 25 minutes
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Book a transfer from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Alicante city center — from the Costa Blanca's international gateway to the sun-baked Mediterranean port city of hilltop castles, palm-lined esplanades, and golden beaches.
The 12 km journey takes 15 to 25 minutes heading northeast along the coast road into the city center, with views of the Mediterranean and the dramatic silhouette of Santa Barbara Castle on its rocky hilltop.
Alicante is the vibrant capital of the Costa Blanca — a Mediterranean port city crowned by the spectacular Santa Barbara Castle perched 166 meters above the city on Mount Benacantil, offering panoramic views stretching along the coast. The Explanada de Espana — a beautiful wave-patterned marble promenade lined with palm trees — runs along the harbor and is the social hub of the city. The old town (Barrio de la Santa Cruz) cascades down from the castle in a colorful maze of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, and flower-draped balconies reminiscent of a Greek island. The Postiguet Beach provides golden sand right in the city center, while the Mercado Central is a stunning modernist market hall of fresh seafood, produce, and local specialties. The MARQ Archaeological Museum (European Museum of the Year winner), the harbor promenade, and the excellent rice dishes (Alicante is in paella country) complete the experience.
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