L'Alacanti: tradition, beaches and inland scenery

L’Alacantí, the county that is home to the light-filled city of Alicante, is an incredible mix-match where the coast meets the inland, tradition fuses with the modern and experiences will stay with you forever. Come with us to explore the area’s secrets and start planning your getaway.

Things to do in L’Alacantí 

The municipalities in L’Alacantí are the perfect place to do some hiking. Torremanzanas is a case in point with its historic centre where you can see an old Almohad tower that gives the destination its name. This, paired with the beauty spots and archaeological sites, make it an incredible destination. Nearby is Busot, where you can visit the magnificent El Canelobre Caves. 

This extraordinary geological site boasts one of the highest natural vaults in Spain, stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Just outside the centre of Busot, there are via ferratas where you can unleash your adventurous side. 

Next up on our exploration of L’Alacantí is Aïgues, a great place to pull on your walking boots and do some great hiking. A good direction to head is the Preventorio or Balneario, an old thermal spa with a mysterious feel that you’re going to love photographing. 

San Vicente del Raspeig is a university town par excellence that has an incredible Vertical Garden and trails that will lead you to old farmhouses and Nuestra Señora del Carmen Chapel. The atmosphere here is great and you are going to love lapping it up. Our next destination in L’Alacantí is Mutxamel. Take a stroll around the El Ravalet district and enjoy Nova square. Outside the centre, there are a number of waterwheels that you can walk to and beautiful recreational areas. 

In Agost, you can delve into one of the longest standing traditions in L’Alacantí: pottery. In this charming destination, you can visit the workshops of master potters, watching them work the characteristic white clay to make botijos, a renowned traditional vessel used to keep water cool. If you’re in the mood for some exercise, you can cycle along Vía Verde del Maigmó.

In El Campello, we’d recommend visiting Illeta dels Banyets, a spectacular archaeological site. This old settlement sits on an island that is almost entirely encircled by the sea and connected to the coast via an artificial isthmus. Come and take a look around, read all the information panels and enjoy looking at the old pools used for fish farming.  

Jijona is a destination that exudes the flavours of L’Alacantí: nougat. To work up an appetite before you dig in, you can climb up to the Castle and Walls of Jijona. On the way down, you’ll be ready to visit the Nougat Museum. 

Sant Joan d’Alacant has watchtowers, irrigation channels and fields that are calling out to be explored on your way to the beach. Lastly, to conclude your time in L’Alacantí, we’d recommend spending two days exploring Alicante. Get to know Postiguet and San Juan beaches as well as the coves of Cabo de la Huerta, idle down the Esplanade of Spain, an elegant walkway where you can take some pictures with the colourful floor tiles in the background. 

Get ready to fall in love with Santa Bárbara Castle, which crowns Mount Benacantil, and celebrate the beauty of the city in any of the many restaurants serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine. A tasty rice dish is the perfect end to this exploration of L'Alacantí.