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Air
Alicante's airport is El Altet International Airport (ALC)
which is 10 km away from the city center.
It receives domestic charter flights from other
major Spanish cities as well as European cities
including London, Paris and Rome. There are
constant bus services from the airport to the Plaza
del Mar southwest of the city center.
Alternatively, you can also take a taxi from the
airport.
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Train
Alicante's main train station is located on the Avenida
de Salamanca s/n in the city center and is run by the
state-owned company RENFE. There are trains from Madrid,
Seville, Barcelona and Valencia City to this station daily.
At present, there is a plan to establish a high-speed train
to connect Madrid, Valencia and Alicante together which is
estimated to be in operation in 2007. For train schedule or
online train booking, check out RENFE's website at
http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html. If you are
coming from France, it may be worth getting a France 'n
Spain pass from Eurail which offers unlimited travel
throughout France and Spain under a specific time
period.
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Alicante's second
train station (narrow gauge railway station) is located on
the harbor and is run by FGV (Ferrocarils de la Generalitat
Valenciana). This is an important line for local
connections between cities along the Costa Blanca such as
Denia, Altea, Calpe, and Benidorm. |
Bus
Alicante's bus station is located in Calle Portugal
close to the harbor and receives several regional as well as
long-haul buses from other Spanish cities such as Granada,
Madrid, Barcelona and Almera daily. There are also a
variety of different bus companies operate from this station
and offer connections to all over Spain. |
Car
You can get to Alicante by car, on the A-7 motorway from the
French border. The national route N-340 links Alicante to
Barcelona and Valencia City. |
Getting around
Alicante has many pleasant avenues for visitors who
prefer to explore the city on foot to absorb the
atmosphere. However, there are also extensive bus services
and taxis if you want to visit places further away from the
center. |
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Suggested Hotel in Alicante |
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Eurostars Mediterranea Plaza - is a deluxe
hotel located just 100 meters from Postiguet
Beach and from the entertainment center of
Alicate. Ideally situated next to city hall, and
near the Yachting Harbor. This hotel is less
than 10 km from the airport. Guests will enjoy a
complete facility with a wide range of services
and amenities. The Mediterranea Plaza is a great
place to stay and enjoy the city's attractions
such as the Old Quarter and the Santa Barbara
Castle. Guests will appreciate the beauty of the
location, between the mountains and the sea.
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