Cheap city break Alicante
Alicante is sun, beach and atmosphere on the Costa Blanca, with a lively historic centre and cheap direct flights from the Netherlands. 3 days from €310 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Alicante →When is the best time to go?
May, June, September and October are ideal: 24 to 29 degrees and swimmable sea without the July-August crowds. Thanks to the mild climate, Alicante is pleasant even in winter at 17 to 19 degrees.
The best areas in Alicante
- Casco Antiguo The old town below the castle with narrow lanes and tapas bars.
- Santa Cruz Colourful houses, flower pots and the best views over the city.
- Centro Around the Explanada and the market, handy and lively.
- Playa del Postiguet The city beach within walking distance of the centre.
- San Juan Longer beach just outside town, popular in summer.
Top 5 things to do in Alicante
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara Hilltop castle with panoramas over city and sea, free to climb.
- Explanada de España Famous wavy mosaic boulevard lined with palm trees.
- Barrio Santa Cruz Wander through the most colourful quarter in town.
- Playa del Postiguet City beach within walking distance, free.
- Mercado Central Modernist market hall for fresh tapas and produce.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Ryanair, Transavia and Vueling fly direct to Alicante (ALC) from both Eindhoven (EIN) and Schiphol (AMS) in around 2 hours 45. Bus C-6 from the airport reaches the centre in 20 minutes for €3.85. A rental car is handy for day trips to Benidorm, Altea and the Sierra Espuna mountains. Book via DiscoverCars for a rental car at Alicante Airport, typically €25 to 50 per day.
What does an Alicante city break cost?
Hostels (2026) from €14 per night, mid-range hotels €55 to 110, Airbnb apartments €75 to 90. Food is excellent value: tapa €2.50, menu del día €12 including a drink, dinner at a restaurant €18 to 25. Castillo de Santa Barbara is free; city beach is free; bus C-6 is €3.85. For a long weekend (3 nights, flights, hotel and food) budget realistically €310 to 420 per person.
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Frequently asked questions about Alicante
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
May, June, September and October: 24 to 29 degrees and swimmable sea without the summer crowds.
Which area is best to stay in Alicante?
The Casco Antiguo and Santa Cruz: charming, central and within walking distance of beach and castle.
How do I get to Alicante from the Netherlands?
Direct from Eindhoven or Schiphol to Alicante (ALC) in about 2 hours 45, with Ryanair, Transavia or Vueling.
What does an Alicante city break cost?
From €310 per person for 3 days including a direct flight; hostels from €14 and mid-range hotels €55 to 110 per night.
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