The most famous beach in the city of Alicante in Spain is the beach of Playa del Postiguet (Playa de la Postiguet).
Postiguet beach is located in the heart of Alicante at the foot of mount Benacantil (Benacantil), which is known throughout Spain for castle of Santa bárbara (Castillo de Santa Bárbara).
The length of the Postiguet beach in Alicante is around 900 metres and a width of about 50 meters.
The beach of El Postiguet to the blue flag and is one of the beaches with the cleanest water in Europe. The blue flag award received by beaches annually for compliance with European standards of cleanliness, safety, order and comfort.
The beach is a sandy strip, originating from the sea of Marina of Santa Pola, near the hotel Melia Aliсante and ends at the rocky part recoupable coastal strip.
The beach is sandy and gently sloping, with a smooth sandy entry into the sea. A wide and most important - clean. Since the beach is quite wide, even in the height of tourist season on the beach enough space. Every night the sand is cleaned and leveled, so from 03:00 am to 08:30 a.m. the beach is closed to the public. The sand on the beach like the sand in our local children's sandboxes.
The beach is equipped with showers with fresh water, toilets, deckchairs and sun umbrellas that can be rented for an additional fee. Because the beach is flat and sandy, the sun beds for a fee, there is a great need, will be enough beach towels. By the way, going to the beach for the day, don't forget to bring a sun umbrella.
We were in Alicante from late August to mid-September, in the afternoon the air temperature rose to +38 degrees Celsius. So don't forget to take with you sun cream. One day we forgot to put a protective lotion on the ankles, so they burned just a couple of hours.
The beach has football and volleyball courts, facilities for water sports, children's Playground and a technical area. So on this beach everyone will find something to their liking.
Hotels in Alicante by car don't worry, near the beach is equipped with Parking for cars.
Along the beach stretches a picturesque promenade with cafes, numerous palm trees and a curious arrangement of slabs, which give a three-dimensional effect, or whether it's IQ cubes, toli extending to opposite sides of the pyramid.
The undoubted advantage of the beach is its closeness to the historical part of the city of Alicante. After the embankment, and crossing the carriageway of the road, you exit the symbol of Alicante, the famous pedestrian Boulevard Esplanada (Explanada de España) Paseo Marítimo and will be in the heart of the historic part of the city, studded with numerous shops, eateries and restaurants serving dishes to suit every taste.
The water in the sea
Of sea water is worth mentioning separately.
The sea water is clean and clear. Before lunch she is calm, and at noon begin to rise the waves and enhanced as nightfall. You can kill two birds with one stone, the morning enough to napravilsya in clean and calm water, and in the second half of the day to play and to napryagatsya in waves.
We are fans of swimming, so approximately 10:00 am were already at the beach and enjoyed the calm sea water.
Europeans are not big fans of water treatments, they mainly bask on the sand, and if you swim, you go chest deep water and stand in it, probably from that swim many simply do not know. This was another plus for us! The two of us Yes, even a couple of people floating away from the shore.
The sea water was warm. To enter it is a pleasure, even if before you a few hours basking under the warm sun, still will not feel uncomfortable.
During our visit to Alicante city (August-September) the water temperature in the sea has reached 27 degrees Celsius.
Still one of the best and most famous beaches Spain is considered to be Playa de San Juan/Playa de la San Juan. It lies approximately 9 kilometres from the centre of Alicante and is a long strip of sand of about three kilometers and a width of approximately 80-90 meters.
Albufereta beach/Playa de la'albufereta
Located in the direction of Benidorm from the historic centre of Alicante, but unlike the beach of San Juan near the town of Alicante. Compared to the first two, this beach is smaller, but also sandy and quite beautiful, with playgrounds.
Almadraba beach/Playa de la Almadraba
Almadraba, a small uncrowded beach similar to a Bay. Tourists on this beach is not as much as the first three. Located between the beaches of Albufereta and San Juan.
The Bay of Cabo de Huertas/Calas de Cabo de Huertas
The beaches of Cape de Huertas rocky, mostly wild and not adapted for a comfortable beach holiday. In addition to reach some of them quite difficult, but clear water and thinly populated, must be ensured here. A great place to swim with mask and flippers, to retire or to sunbathe Topless.
The Beach Saladar/Urbanova
This beach is located in a residential area of the city, towards the airport from the city centre of Alicante. The beach is quiet and uncrowded.
For us the best beach of Alicante became the Central Postiguet beach. Its advantages: the proximity to the city centre, offers guests the opportunity not only to swim and sunbathe, but also enjoy local life, attractions, food and Hiking. The disadvantage, crowded in high season.
Second place went to the beach of San Juan, a clean, wide, beautiful promenade suitable for walking and for sports and just relaxing with the kids. The only drawback, the distance from the historic centre of Alicante.
Of course, all of us, choose to stay Sunny coast of Spain, mainly for the sea and beaches, and only then, for the purposes of diversity in the surroundings, think about the attractions. So in Alicante is best to settle near the place where you will spend most of the time, and this, of course, the beach. Well when he's in a walking distance. Although it may seem that the city has many hotels and apartments, but really close to the beach Postiguet not so much. Accommodation facilities on the coast it is better to book in advance as during the high holiday season most of the good options at reasonable prices are already occupied.
Aboutinhabitants, located a five-minute walk from Postiguet beach:
- 4-star hotel Melia Alicante. This hotel has one of the best locations in the city, almost on the beach, and from the Windows and terraces of each room overlook the sea. It offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout. In high season a children's club. The rooms are spacious and air conditioned. In-room comforts include a flat-screen satellite TV, a Minibar and a safety Deposit box. The modern bathrooms include a Hairdryer and toiletries. Room rates include Breakfast.
- apartment Apartamentos Bahia Alicante. These comfortable apartments are a hit in Alicante. Located close to the beach. It offers a sun terrace and private Parking on site. The Windows offer views of the sea. It offers rooms with a terrace, a dining area and a Seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a balcony and/or patio. Extras include a kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster and coffee machine. The private bathroom comes with a Hairdryer and free toiletries, a bathtub and a bidet.
- apartment La Portuguesa Apartments isalso located close to the beach in the historic centre of Alicante. The stylish, modern Studio features free Wi-Fi and has a bed size "king-size".
- apartments Apartamentos Europa House Postiguetis another convenient apartment located near the Postiguet beach and the famous pedestrian Boulevard Esplanade with a pattern of sea waves.
- the apartment complex Apartamentos Europa House Loft is located 50 metres from Postiguet beach and Alicante's beachfront promenade. Apartments modern Studio, decorated in a modern style. It offers free Wi-Fi. The living area includes a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen includes a microwave, fridge and electric hob. There is also a dining area.
- apartment Apartamentos Kasa25 Puerta del Mar with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning located in the historic center of Alicante, close to the beach, which offer views of the sea. Town hall square is 100 metres away. The hotel is equipped with a kitchenette with an oven, microwave and dishwasher. The room features a flat - screen TV. Guests can swim in the seasonal outdoor pool.
- The 4-star Eurostars Mediterranea Plaza is 100 metres from Postiguet beach. Rooftop terrace with views of the city and the sea. Guests have free access to the sauna and gym. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and Minibar. In the morning the hotel serves a Breakfast buffet, the reception is open around the clock.
- modern apartment Amerigo Premium Apartments is located in the centre of Alicante, just 5 minutes ' walk from Postiguet beach. The most attractive thing that the apartment is located in a historic building where once stood a monastery, in consequence of which apartments have high ceilings, wooden floors and large Windows. The shared kitchen has washing machine, microwave oven and refrigerator. Also features a living room with a sofa bed. The complex has a tour Desk and a tour Desk. For an additional fee you can order Breakfast.
- guest house Bed & Breakfast La Milagrosa is located in Alicante's Old town and close to the beach. It offers a large rooftop terrace with views of the castle Santa Barbara and free Wi-Fi throughout and a shared kitchen. The room price includes Breakfast "small buffet". The guest house we stayed themselves are small, neat and cozy hotel located in quiet place of the historical centre of Alicante and the beach 5 minutes on foot.
- 3-star hotel Gravina Cinco is located a little further from the beach, 200 metres away. But what's attractive about the hotel is that it is located just 50 metres from the bus stop C-6 with which you can get to the airport. And also the fact that free tea, coffee and fruit are available to guests at any time of the day. Air conditioned in public areas, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in room rates.
- affordable accommodation close to the beach can become hostel Inn Alicante Old Centre, located a few steps from the town hall square. From the Windows of the hostel overlooks the sea or city. Guests can use a shared bathroom. Throughout the hotel free Wi-Fi. In the shared lounge.
