Alicante is one of Spain's best known coastal towns within Costa Blanca; with its gorgeous, sunny beaches stretching for miles, it’s no surprise that so many British tourists travel to this area each year! Your gateway into Alicante is through the Alicante International Airport, formerly known as El Altet. Ryanair and easyJet are the 2 leading, no-frills, budget-fare airlines offering cheap flights to Alicante.
Both of these carriers are based in the UK. From the UK. Alicante are bmibaby and Jet2. Other budget-fare airlines that provide Alicante flights are Clickair (Spain), transavia (Netherlands), Vueling (Spain), and airberlin (Germany). A no-frills, budget-fare flight usually means no complimentary food or drinks, unassigned seating, no in-flight entertainment, meal boxes with smaller food portions (only for long-haul flights), and no connecting flights. Book flights in advance to avail of special discounts and promos. Major airlines such as U. K. British Airways, also fly to Alicante, offering economy and premium economy flights for travellers on a budget. Travel using BA’s premium economy standard, World Traveller Plus, which allows subscribers to have the best economy seats, online check-in services, and added baggage allowance. Flying in World Traveller Plus also allows you to earn Tier points and travel mileage points for future discounts and free flights. British Airways also allows travellers to book flights, great value hotels, car rentals, and check-in online.
Spending your holiday in Alicante? Famous for its beaches in Costa Blanca, Spain, it might just be the best way to spend your summer! Now run along and stock up on your sunscreen; buy a new bikini even. You can leave the work to us ‘cause we have found the best hotels for you… and you know we do it well.
For the ultimate stay in Alicante, book a room in Hotel Montiboli in Villajoyosa, between El Montiboli and the Mediterranean Sea. Built in Arab-Levante style, this cliffside hotel is surrounded by gardens and fountains, and Arabs believed its location to be where "the souls of the chosen began their last voyage into paradise. Have some gourmet cuisine at the in-house restaurant Minarete; go horseback riding, golfing, karting, sailing, or hiking; or relax at the spa, with its facilities such as a solarium, a sauna, and mud baths. For touring, nearby sites include a castle, a church, and the harbour, where fresh fish is sold; the place is also known for its chocolatiers. Aqualandia, "the greatest water park in Europe," is a must-visit, while the sparkling waters of beaches such as Playa del Centro, Esparrello, and Paradis aren't to be missed either.
A few minutes away from the town hall and La Esplanada Avenue, you’ll find Hospes Amerigo of the hotel chain Epoque Hotels; modern and stylish, this boutique hotel combines the elegance of white, wood, glass, steel, and avant-garde art. Each room has a TV, a high capacity safe box, a complimentary mini bar, wireless phones, and ADSL Internet access. See the sky from their outdoor and indoor swimming pools, take in the sights from the terraces, and indulge yourself in their sauna, spa, and solarium.
For most people a great holiday consists of fun, sun, sea and sand, and you're guaranteed to find all of them in buckets in Alicante, there has never been a better time to come, especially with so many great offers on flights available from British Airways
Situated in one of the most picturesque regions of Spain, Alicante has attracted millions of tourists from around the world for many years. The lure of a fantastic nightlife along with guaranteed sunshine and golden beaches has been too much to resist for many thrill-seeking holidaymakers. And with so many superb offers on flights to Alicante available at the moment, it has never been harder to say no to a couple of weeks here.
Alicante Airport is located 9km south of the city of Alicante. It is very easy to reach the airport from all of the main tourist destinations in the region. From Alicante, take the Autovia Alicante-Murcia and leave at the airport junction or, alternatively, take the national road N-340 to the airport. From Benidorm, take the Autopista A-7 to reach the airport. There are 2 car parks at the airport with a capacity for 2000 cars.
If you don't want to drive yourself there is a bus service which runs from the airport into Alicante. The C9 bus departs from the airport every hour and the bus stop is located opposite the Arrivals hall. Other bus services are also available to Benidorm and Murcia. Alternatively, taxis and car rental services are both freely available from the airport.