Guidebook for Alicante
Food Scene
The nearby town of Torremanzanas offers 5 bars and restaurants, 3 of which are open all year long. Our personal favourite is bar 'El Amber'. Every day of the week breakfast and lunch are available, diner during the weekends. Reservations are not required, just best option on market days (Wednesday & Sunday) and weekend. This place is popular with workers, locals and cyclists alike. Fridays and Saturdays can turn bustling, live or karaoke music should not come as a surprise. If you'd adventure a cocktail, try the home made red Vermouth ('Vermuth Casero') or their 'Café Carajillo' - a mixture of coffee and liqueur.
Not for the faint hearted.
Torremanzanas / La Torre de les Maçanes
The nearby town of Torremanzanas offers 5 bars and restaurants, 3 of which are open all year long. Our personal favourite is bar 'El Amber'. Every day of the week breakfast and lunch are available, diner during the weekends. Reservations are not required, just best option on market days (Wednesday & Sunday) and weekend. This place is popular with workers, locals and cyclists alike. Fridays and Saturdays can turn bustling, live or karaoke music should not come as a surprise. If you'd adventure a cocktail, try the home made red Vermouth ('Vermuth Casero') or their 'Café Carajillo' - a mixture of coffee and liqueur.
Not for the faint hearted.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alcoy is a splendid 25' drive - over Benifallim. There are many reasons to visit Alcoy city center, ranging from fine dining, the old town square, the Friday-evening buzz, or the general kind and open nature of its inhabitants. Alcoy is also the home of the Spigha microbrewery, worth tasting and visiting: http://spigha.es/
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Alcoi
Alcoy is a splendid 25' drive - over Benifallim. There are many reasons to visit Alcoy city center, ranging from fine dining, the old town square, the Friday-evening buzz, or the general kind and open nature of its inhabitants. Alcoy is also the home of the Spigha microbrewery, worth tasting and visiting: http://spigha.es/
Parks & Nature
45' drive to la Sierra de la Mariola - up in the higher mountains refreshing during summer. Try the 'Herbero dulce' in one of the local mountain restaurants!
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Parc Natural de la Serra Mariola
km 17 CV-79545' drive to la Sierra de la Mariola - up in the higher mountains refreshing during summer. Try the 'Herbero dulce' in one of the local mountain restaurants!
Essentials
Avinguda d'Espanya
Avinguda d'EspanyaCash machine, shops, butcher, bakery - everything is to be found here
Shopping
This outlet shopping of the famous 'El Corte Ingles' department store chain is a must to satisfy shopaholics. The center of Elche is nearby and certainly worth the detour.
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El Corte Inglés
2A Av. de ľ Alcalde Ramón PastorThis outlet shopping of the famous 'El Corte Ingles' department store chain is a must to satisfy shopaholics. The center of Elche is nearby and certainly worth the detour.
Sightseeing
The small but beautiful El Campello with its Sea Boulevard, sandy beach and touristy restaurants may be among the best the Costa Blanca may have to offer. Touristy - yes, but charming nevertheless.
Puerto Deportivo
Puerto DeportivoThe small but beautiful El Campello with its Sea Boulevard, sandy beach and touristy restaurants may be among the best the Costa Blanca may have to offer. Touristy - yes, but charming nevertheless.
Carrer Major
Carrer MajorOld streets in this ancient mountain pueblo. Worth a stroll and then some.
Arts & Culture
Not a museum in the classical sense, el Museo del Turrón is strangely located amidst Turrón factories. But sweet-tooth satisfaction will be guaranteed! Some people drive halfway across Spain to get what this place has to offer.
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Museo del Turrón
Polígono Industrial Ciudad del Turrón (Espartal II)Not a museum in the classical sense, el Museo del Turrón is strangely located amidst Turrón factories. But sweet-tooth satisfaction will be guaranteed! Some people drive halfway across Spain to get what this place has to offer.