Gran Via Sur
Alicante
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Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Things to do
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
1.5 hour private tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria
Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Gran Via Sur
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was very spacious and the hotel was very clean staff extremely helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Great stay!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Melia Alicante
Great position and hotel staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
It was great to see the same staff on our return to this great hotel. We were upgraded & had the newly renovated rooms. Fabulous view & cleaners done a lovely job daily.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
El Plantio Golf Resort
Great kitchen space although could have been useful to have a toaster & kettle. We had to boil water on the hob for hot drinks. A great laundry room in the apartment for washing and drying.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
BYPILLOW Paseo
Close to city centre, decent room and great staff. Only 15-min to the beach and 6-min to the bus station going to the airport. Would recommend it!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gran Via Sur
Babel
When in Babel, you can plan a visit to Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Courts and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
El Palmeral
El Palmeral might not have many top sights, but Cactus d'Algar and Alicante Courts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
Gran Via Sur
- Alicante Harbour
- El Corte Ingles Shopping Center
- Postiguet Beach
- Campello Beach
- Central Market
- Alicante Town Hall
- Explanada de Espana
- La Marina Beach
- Castle of Santa Barbara
- Alicante Golf Course
- Palmeral of Elche
- Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal
- Arenales Beach
- Gran Via Shopping Center
- EL Pinet Beach
- San Nicolas Cathedral
- Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium
- Carabassi Beach
- Pola Amusement Park
- Santa Pola Food Market
- Placa de los Luceros
- Isla de Tabarca
