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Weekend in Alicante – Events Guide for May 1–3, 2026
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for the upcoming weekend – Friday to Sunday, May 1–3, 2026. For each event, you will find the venue, time, price and a ticket link or event page. We recommend checking the schedule before heading out. May 1, Friday LOLITA CROMAÑÓN concert An Alicante-based “garage…
Alicante Old Town – The Picturesque Barrio Santa Cruz
Barrio de Santa Cruz is one of the most atmospheric parts of Alicante Old Town: a historic hillside neighborhood under Castillo de Santa Bárbara, known for whitewashed houses, flower-filled balconies, narrow stairways, viewpoints and a quiet local rhythm. Come here to wander without a strict route, climb to the miradores, enjoy Mediterranean food nearby and…
Wine Tourism in Alicante: Discover the Costa Blanca Wine Routes
Alicante is one of Spain’s most characterful wine destinations, known for the D.O. Alicante region, Mediterranean landscapes, and signature wines such as Monastrell, Fondillon, and Moscatel. The area combines historic wineries, vineyard tours, castle tastings, and easy day trips to nearby wine regions like Jumilla, Yecla, and Valencia DO. Planning a wine route around Alicante…
Top 15 Places to Visit Near Alicante, Spain: Best Day Trips
Alicante is one of the best bases for day trips around the Costa Blanca. In just 30 minutes to 2 hours, you can reach whitewashed villages such as Altea, colorful coastal gems such as Villajoyosa, mountain villages such as Guadalest, historic cities such as Cartagena, wine routes in the Vinalopó Valley, and natural spaces such…
Weekend in Alicante – events guide for 23–26 April 2026
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for this coming weekend (Thursday–Sunday, 23–26 April 2026). For each event, you’ll find the venue, time, price, and a ticket link or event page. It is recommended to double-check the latest schedule before heading out. Thursday, 23 April La del manojo de rosas A zarzuela…
International Jazz Day 2026 in Alicante and nearby towns: events guide, 18 April – 3 May 2026
At the end of April and the beginning of May, Alicante and nearby towns join the celebration of International Jazz Day. The program includes club concerts, a lecture on the visual culture of jazz, photography exhibitions, open-air performances, dance events, and a major charity concert. Below, we have compiled the updated schedule of events that…
Alicante in Spring: Climate, Plans, Events
Spring is one of the best seasons for a city break in Alicante: bright days, blooming streets, lighter crowds, and a lively local calendar. April is usually mild and comfortable for sightseeing, while May feels warmer and more beach-friendly. This is the ideal time for castles, museums, coastal walks, outdoor dining, village day trips, and…
Alicante weekend events guide, 17-19 April 2026: concerts, theatre, exhibitions, shows
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for the coming weekend (Friday–Sunday, April 17–19, 2026). For each event, you’ll find the venue, time, price, and a ticket link (or the event page). It is recommended to double-check the schedule before heading out. April 17, Friday ADDA·Simfònica + Meta4 Quartet Concert: La ruta…
The Сastles in the Province of Alicante: A Travel Guide Through History, Landscapes, and Wine
Alicante Province is best discovered castle by castle – from the sea views of Santa Barbara Castle and the coastal fortresses of Santa Pola and Moraira, to the dramatic heights of Guadalest, the historic strongholds of the Vinalopo Valley, and the quieter inland castles hidden among mountains and forests. Most routes work best by car,…
Shopping in Alicante: A Complete Guide
Alicante is one of those rare cities where shopping never feels like a task. It simply becomes part of your day. You step out for a walk, wander into a shop “just to look”, stop for a coffee… and before you know it, hours have passed in the most pleasant way. The city doesn’t try…