EXPERIENCES& ACTIVITIES
🌴 Local Tips -Explore Gran Alacant
🛍️ GA Commercial Centre
Shops, cafes, banks, bars, restaurants, Lidl, Mercadona
🏖️ Carabassi Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with sunbeds, beach bars, and water activities
🥐 Morning Coffee & Breakfast
– Mayka’s Kitchen
– El Capricho de Nerea – Known for great pastries
🍷 Wine & Tapas
– El Chiringuito – Beachfront chill
– The Belfry – British-style pub
🍽️ Popular Restaurants
– Azafrán – Spanish cuisine, GA Centre
– La Piedra – Tapas & grill, Av. Mediterráneo
– Tres Besos – Modern fusion, near the beach
🍹 Ohana Gastro Bar
A trendy spot offering delicious Argentinian-inspired dishes, featuring grilled meats, savory empanadas, and more! Enjoy cocktails, tapas and breathtaking sunset views – just 90 steps from your home!
🚶♂️ Walking Path: Clot de Galvany Nature Reserve
Peaceful walk with wildlife, perfect for mornings. This coastal wetland is renowned for its biodiversity, serving as a haven for over 1,100 species of flora and fauna. Notably, it is one of the few locations in Europe where the endangered White-headed Duck breeds. Birdingplaces.eu
🛒 Santa Pola Market (Mercadillo)
Big Sunday market for local goods, clothes, food.
The Santa Pola Weekly Market is a vibrant and bustling open-air market held every Monday and Saturday in the heart of Santa Pola. Located along Carretera Elche – Santa Pola, directly opposite the Santa Pola Bus Station, the market is easily accessible and offers a delightful shopping experience.
🕒 Opening Hours
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Mondays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00
With approximately 450 stalls, the market offers a diverse range of products
🌟 Day Trip Recommendations
🏞️ Torrevieja Salt Lake & Flamingos
Stunning pink salt lakes and a habitat for flamingos – a perfect spot for nature lovers and photographers.
🌴 Elche Palm Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site, home to over 200,000 palm trees! You can visit the historic Palm Grove and nearby monuments.
🏖️ Calpe
A beautiful coastal town with stunning beaches and the famous Peñon de Ifach rock. Great for hiking and enjoying Mediterranean views.
Top places to visit: – Peñon de Ifach and Calpe Beaches
🏙️ Alicante
Alicante is a lively city with beautiful beaches, a charming old town, and cultural attractions like the Santa Bárbara Castle and the Explanada de España promenade.
Top places to visit:
– Santa Bárbara Castle: Offers spectacular views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
– Explanada de España: A beautiful promenade lined with palm trees and colorful tiles.
– Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MACA): Modern art museum.
🌆 Nightlife and Ambience
In the evening, the Old Town transforms into a lively area filled with cafes, bars, and live music. The area around Plaza del Mercado is especially known for its vibrant atmosphere and nightlife.
🚍 Gran Alacant Transport Informati, on
To explore and book travel options to or from Alicante, visit Omio's Alicante travel page or
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Gran Alacant is well-connected, making it easy to explore the surrounding areas. Below are details about public transport options available near your vacation home.
🚌 Bus to Alicante, Santa Pola, and Airport
🚂 Tourist Train https://mygranalacant.com/getting-around-gran-alacant/gran-alacant-train/
For more details and schedules, visit the Tourist Train Gran Alacant website: Tourist Train Gran Alacant
🚏 Bus Line 15 (Local)
For the full schedule and details, check the following link: Bus Line 15 Schedule Bus stop is just 5 min walk from accomodation.
