Alicante Compass
Alicante Away From the Beach.
The parks, nature spots, and green escapes worth pulling yourself away from the sand for.
Everyone comes to Alicante for the beaches. I get it — so did I. But after a while you start exploring, and that's when the city really opens up. Parks, nature reserves, and hiking spots around Alicante that most visitors never get to. Places where you can spread out a blanket, open some food, and just exist for a few hours without sand in your shoes. This is that side of Alicante — and there's more of it than you'd think.
Not instead of the beach — just for the days when you want something different.
Urban parkParque La Marjal Alicante (2026): Local Park Guide
Playa de San Juan · free entry
Parque La Marjal in Alicante — free entry, lake with ducks and turtles, shaded paths and benches. The family park most visitors to Playa de San Juan never find.
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Palm groveEl Palmeral Park Alicante: Guide & Parking Tips
City centre · free entry
Discover El Palmeral Park in Alicante. Lush palm groves, waterfalls, and expert tips for a perfect family escape. Explore the best green spot on Costa Blanca!
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Where to Stay in Alicante
Hotels, apartments, and villas across the Costa Blanca. Summer fills up fast — the good spots go first.
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Search FlightsRent a Car in Alicante
The Costa Blanca stretches 200km. A rental car is the only way to actually see it — buses don't go where the good stuff is.
Rent a CarTours & Excursions in Alicante
Day trips, boat tours, and guided excursions across the Costa Blanca — handpicked and worth your time.
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