El Palmeral
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Altea: Motor Catamaran Boat Tour with Sunset Option
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Top hotels in El Palmeral
Melia Alicante
Very chaotic breakfast situation when breakfast was only served on level E - made it feel like a school canteen- slightly stressful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Hotel was clean, bright fresh and had a lovely big family room. Was perfectly located in the old town, near the beach and the esplanade. The reception staff were so welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
The hotel had great amenities. Clean, friendly staff and the rooftop views were perfect. Ideally located to walk to beach Would definitely recommend and come back again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Location is great, bed is very comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was pleasant and clean, the view from the balcony was looking onto another building but a road in between. Nice size of balcony. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the shower was strong and warm.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Lovely staff and clean well organised hotel
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Palmeral
Gran Via Sur
Gran Via Sur might not have many top sights, but Alicante Harbour and Playa de San Gabriel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Harbour 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 Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal 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 Harbour 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 Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.
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.
