Alicante is most definitely worth visiting and has something for everybody without having to break the bank. Whether it's an authentic Spanish city break you're looking for, a lively beach resort holiday or a quaint coastal retreat – Alicante is a great place to visit for all three!
The taxi company Uber will be operational in Alicante and Elche within the next few weeks, following its introduction in Valencia this week. Uber say that on average their prices will be 20% cheaper than normal taxi's and that their base price is much lower, starting at just 3.50 euro.
Alicante airport is currently closed due to the bad weather. Flights are being diverted to Valencia.
Getting around Alicante
- Public transport. TAM (tel: +34 902 106 992; www.alicante.subus.es) operates Alicante's public transport.
- Taxis. Reliable companies include RadioTele Taxi (tel: +34 96 510 1611 or 525 2511) and Area Taxi (tel: +34 96 591 0591).
- Driving. Driving in Alicante is generally problem-free.
- Car hire.
- Bicycle hire.
The official Alicante Airport taxis are the ones operated by Radio Taxi Elche. You will easily identify them by the green stripe. If you wish to hail a taxi, please call: +34 965 42 77 77.
Alicante Airport doesn't count with an own train station or a subway stop located at the Airport. Passengers who wish to continue their trip by train may find a way to transfer to the nearest train station (Luceros) and tram station (Mercado).
Alicante is known to have some of the best nightlife spots to entertain you in the whole of Spain! El Puerto is especially known for having a very lively nightlife, and attracts many tourists as well as locals who seek for a good night out.
Taxi transfer price from Alicante Airport, Spain to Murcia? The average price for a economy class airport transfer from Alicante Airport, Spain to Murcia in a sedan (maximum 3 persons + 3 luggage) is 83.00 Euro per car.
Top 6: Best neighborhoods to live in Alicante
- Vistahermosa, tranquility and services.
- La Albufereta, one of the best neighborhoods to live in Alicante by the sea.
- Cabo de Las Huertas, a beautiful and exclusive residential neighborhood in Alicante.
- District of Ensanche-Deputation, central and by the sea.
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Trains leave from Mercado every 30 mins and it takes approx an hour and 10 minutes to reach Benidorm. The first train leaves at 5.44 and the last train leaves at 21.44. Please note that there is a Night Service. I have put together a map which shows a map of the Alicante to Denia train line.
Traveling to and from Alicante Train Station (Renfe)
| OPTIONS | DURATION APPROX. INCLUDING WAITING TIME | COST 1 PAX (APPROX) |
|---|
| Bus via Alicante Downtown | 45-90 minutes | 4,00 € |
| Taxi | Depends on taxi availability | 60,00 € |
| Tram | 1-2 +hours | 4 € |
| Private Service | 40 minutes | From 54 € |
If you decide to visit Alicante before traveling further to Benidorm, you have the option to take one of the tram-trains that connects different coastal towns on the Costa Blanca. The L1 station connects the Alicante-Luceros station in the city with Benidorm, this journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
L1: Alicante-BenidormThe L1 train-tram line connects Luceros station in Alicante city, with several stops in the city and along the coast (total 21 stops), and takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. May transfer to TRAM lines L2, L3, L4 and L9.
Uber taxis in Benidorm, Alicante charge riders per mile when moving, and per minute when idling. Even so, Uber rates do beat cab fares in Benidorm, Alicante. It's also important to note that you don't have to tip your Uber taxi driver. And most people do tip their Benidorm, Alicante taxi driver.
