Gran Alacant - Down the Hill:
This is ideal for both families and couples, with two pools, the children´s pool has a toddler area and slide.
The nearest bars and restaurants are less than 2 minutes walk, but far enough away not to be noisy.
There is a children's play area, tennis courts and gardens.
The nearest beach is 10 minutes walk on flat ground, where you will find miles of golden sand, which is safe for children. During the season, there is a beach bar, sun beds and parasols for hire.
Further along the coast road to Santa Pola, you will find rocky shoreline, ideal for snorkelling or fishing.
Santa Pola is typically Spanish, with it´s markets on Monday & Saturday, more golden sand and relaxed pace of life. In comparison, Alicante is 15 minutes in opposite direction with plenty of nightlife and shopping.
Benidorm is only 35 miles away with attractions like Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Aqualandia and Benidorm Palace.
Transport:
With Alicante airport 10 minutes away, and all facilities locally, including a bus service to Alicante and Santa Pola, a car is not a necessity.
However, to explore the coast or go sight seeing, perhaps to Guadalest, car hire can be arranged from the Airport. This is cheaper if you pre-book on line, try
Transfers from the Airport can be arranged if you prefer. These normally cost 20 euros. This is cheaper than a taxi, and there is no language problem or possibility of being dropped at the wrong Urbanisation.!!
Definitely a stress free way to start your holiday.
During the summer months we now have a Fun Train to take you all around Gran Alacant, including the beach, bars and restaurants in the GA Commercial Centre and those bars and restaurants up the hill.It runs from 10 until 01.00hrs and can be caught at the local bars.
Golfers Paradise in the Costa Blanca:
For those of you that wish to play, the Costa Blanca has plenty to choose from.
El Plantio, Alicante, Alenda, Quesada, La Finca, Villa Martin, Las Ramblas and Campoamor spring to mind.
The nearest one being 15 minutes away.
The winter months are a favourite with golfers, as the summer is just too hot to play. As we benefit from the micro-climate in Alicante, this gives us 300 days of sunshine a year....I have not counted them personally, so you can play golf here when your local course is not so inviting.
Whether you wish to spend time chilling by the pool or in one of our many bars, or prefer to hit the nightlife, Gran Alacant is a great location for both.
We actually live here and therefore are on hand to help you enjoy your stay or for advise should you need it.
Other Activities:
Bird Watching in the Nature reserve. There are hides within walking distance.
