Carolinas Altas 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.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Half Day Guided Walking Tour to Explore Alicante City
Alicante Discovery Tour - From Albir & Benidorm
Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Alicante: Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour con guia y transfer
Top hotels in Carolinas Altas
Melia Alicante
Great room
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
We stayed here in February for 7 days. The rooftop was closed all week (we had to request to go up and sit which was met with unhappy responses, even on not windy days), the pool was closed (out of season I guess, however it was no larger than a bathtub anyway, and we slept terribly the entire week ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Yes. It was superb
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
Insulation
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Room lovely staff very pleasant and courteous
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
LC Hotel Urbano
This is a basic hotel without any frills but contrary to a lot of other reviews on here I did not find anything bad enough not to stay. It is worn and really needs a refurb but it is clean (linens and general cleanliness - they're not afraid of a bit of bleach!) - the city centre location is good ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carolinas Altas
Pla del Bon Repòs
While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre and Castle of Santa Barbara are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Campoamor
While Campoamor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Bullring and Central Market.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
Vista Hermosa
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre.
