Babel
Alicante
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.
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.
Alicante Golf Course
The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Top hotels in Babel
NH Alicante
Melia Alicante
Nice hotel but the breakfast is chaotic. Cold fried eggs daily. I would find an outside cafe GeForce breakfast Meliá, why do you have a piano in the main area that is locked 24 hours a day? I wanted to play it but nobody had a key! Parking is next door and to say it is a tight park is putting it ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Estudiotel Alicante
Stayed for 3nts in a double room. Great location, perfect for exploring the city centre on foot, and only two minutes from Luceros tram stop and a bus stop if you want to explore further. Rooms were spacious and clean, with a decent sized bathroom and balcony. We had a double room, so no kitchenette ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Absolutely wonderful room! So we chose family size with pool access and every morning could wake up with view of the magnificent castle. Having a fridge as well as kettle and coffee machine was a bonus too. Such comfortable bed…. Do book a room with pool access as it’s wonderful for views and chilling. ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Straight path to beach and centre of Alicante. 15 minute easy walk. 15 mins drive from airport. Very clean hotel. Only stayed one night so didn't use hotel facilities or breakfast. 3 adults and child in one room. Very large king double bed and double sofa bed. Tea, coffee making facilities in room. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Bonalba Alicante
Lovely hotel but isolated from amenities and a long hill climb for those with limited walking abilities. There was no mini golf as advertised so no entertainment when pool was closed. They did have their cars for transport to explore other areas but at cost. Staff were helpful and hotel very ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Babel
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
Alipark
Though Alipark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
San Blas-Santo Domingo
While visiting San Blas-Santo Domingo, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and Pabellón Pitiu Rochel.
