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3-Day Adventure in Alicante: Exploring Castles, Parks, and Beaches

Alexis G

Alexis G

2 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey in Alicante, Spain. Discover the majestic Santa Bárbara Castle, wander through beautiful parks like Parc El Palmeral and Parc Lo Morant, and relax on the stunning San Juan Playa and Playa de Mutxavista. Indulge in delicious meals at local gems like La Crispeta, La Ereta, and Meson Pon Pon. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Alicante

Day 1
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$100

La Crispeta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 15 min

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Santa Bárbara Castle
City views spread from this hilltop, 9th-century Muslim castle with a history museum & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
5 - 8 min

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La Ereta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$57
Day 2
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$90

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$ 20

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$39
6 - 8 min

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Parc El Palmeral
Seaside recreational park offering a lake with boats, a BMX track, trails, waterfalls & palm trees.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Mercat Central d'Alacant
Popular, long-running market with vendors selling produce, seafood & meats, plus cheeses & breads.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parc Lo Morant
Landscaped park featuring a playground & an amphitheater, plus petanque, croquet & other games.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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La tostada dorada
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$51
6 - 9 min

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Parc Lo Torrent
Tunnel-like paths, water features & night lights in a striking landscaped park with a BMX track.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$45

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$ 5

Restaurante Aitana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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San Juan Playa
Scenic stretch of white sand with hotels, restaurants & bars, plus beach volleyball & water sports.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Playa de Mutxavista
Laid-back, sprawling stretch of sandy beach featuring palm trees, shallow water & access to bars.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Meson Pon Pon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $259 In total

Activities & Food:$235
Transport:$24