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Best day trips from Alicante
The most popular day trips from Alicante are Tabarca, Benidorm, Murcia, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Alicante on Omio.
Day trip from Alicante to Benidorm
Why visit Benidorm for the day?
Benidorm is known for its tall seafront skyline, wide beaches and energetic nightlife. It mixes a modern resort feel with an old town that still hints at its fishing-village past.
How to get from Alicante to Benidorm?
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Benidorm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Day trip from Alicante to Murcia
Why visit Murcia for the day?
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
How to get from Alicante to Murcia?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Murcia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Day trip from Alicante to Elche
Why visit Elche for the day?
Elche is best known for the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche, whose vast palm grove gives the city an unusual oasis-like feel. Its character also reflects a mix of Arab heritage, the Mystery Play of Elche and a long shoemaking tradition.
How to get from Alicante to Elche?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £4.
Day trip from Alicante to Valencia
Why visit Valencia for the day?
Valencia pairs a historic old town with beaches and striking modern design. Famous as the birthplace of paella, it feels relaxed yet lively, with markets, orange trees and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
How to get from Alicante to Valencia?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £20.
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About Alicante
Alicante is a Spanish city and port on the Costa Blanca. Surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, the city offers a warm climate, golden sand beaches and clear blue waters. Alicante is also famous for its leather industry, rich tradition of Mediterranean cuisine and variety of boutiques which makes Alicante a hot spot for shopping lovers and hedonists alike.
How to Get to Alicante
Flights to Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is a base for Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Vueling and has many services that run between Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands. Located only 8km from the centre of Alicante, the airport is easy to access by buses, taxis and private vehicles.
Trains to Alicante
Alicante Train Terminal, located centrally in the city, receives long distance trains from most Spanish cities, and there is also an international route to Montpellier, France. There is an urban service that runs to Murcia and San Vicente, and small rail network in the city, known as 'TRAM' which offers regular services throughout the region.
Buses to Alicante
Alicante's bus station receives regular long distance 'ALSA' buses from almost every city in Spain and is located at the city's port, which is easily accessible by foot or by local public transport. This bus station is also very well connected with the central train station, making national and international travel very simple.
How to Get Around Alicante
The bus is the main public transport method in Alicante. SuBus offers routes to all the major points in the city, including tourist spots, the airport, the train station and local hospitals. There are also night buses, run by 'BUHOS', which run throughout the night. The 'TuriBus' offers a bus route for tourists all over the Alicante. There is also a local tram service, which connects Alicante with areas a little further out of the city centre.
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