Travel to Alicante

Given the popularity of Spain as a holiday destination, it won't come as a surprise to know that there are a huge number of direct cheap flights to Alicante. Carriers including Ryanair, Monarch, easyJet and Thomson Flights offer flights from a plethora of UK airports including Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Manchester and London Luton. The average journey time is just over two and a half hours, and your gateway to your Alicante holiday will be Alicante Airport, which is situated just nine kilometres from the city itself.

Alicante has an extensive public transport system, with a train station offering services to major Spanish cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. The city is well serviced by buses and trams also operate along the coast and are a good way to get to various resorts. Saying that, if you're looking to explore well beyond Alicante and see some of the more out of the way sights in the Costa Blanca, you might prefer to hire a car in Alicante. If you do, ensure you book one ahead of your holiday, particularly if you're travelling during the peak Summer season.

Hotels in Alicante are plentiful, although you should bear in mind that the area does get extremely busy during the Summer monthsif you want to come then, you'd be well advised to book as far in advance as possible to ensure you get a good deal and the type of accommodation you want. If you can be flexible with dates, why not visit in the Spring or early Autumn? It'll still be warm, and you may well enjoy some discounts too.

If you want to save money while on holiday in Alicante, don't go for the obvious tourist restaurants, many of which can be found in the marina area. Instead, ask locals for tips and head into a little further out from the main hotspots, to find traditional Spanish restaurants where you can feast on tapas and traditional dishes like paella at far better prices.