El Palmeral Travel Guide
Alicante
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Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Top hotels in El Palmeral
Odyssey Rooms
Great stay!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
Spacious room and balcony!! Reception staff were so kind and helpful!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Melia Alicante
We had a level room and the lounge included was absolutely great. The sea view was also totally worth it. We loved it. The cleaning staff was very nice and left chocolates and water in our room with some sightseeing recommendations. I would recommend it.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
It was great to see the same staff on our return to this great hotel. We were upgraded & had the newly renovated rooms. Fabulous view & cleaners done a lovely job daily.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel AJ Gran Alacant
The hotel is extremely clean and the staff both helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
BYPILLOW Paseo
Close to city centre, decent room and great staff. Only 15-min to the beach and 6-min to the bus station going to the airport. Would recommend it!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Palmeral
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Courts and Cactus d'Algar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
San Blas-Santo Domingo
While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Jose Rico Perez Stadium.
