Some of Alicante’ s  best tourist attractions are its excellent beaches. Year after year they receive the Blue Flag award by  the European Union, which earns them well deserved international recognition;San Juan beach The Cabo de las Huertas covesAlmadraba beach Albufereta beach,Postiguet beachSaladares- Urbanova beachTabarca Island 

La Almadraba beach

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A small uncrowded beach, ideal for rest and relaxation. The sea here is tranquil with no waves and it’s the perfect place for watching a sensational sunset.

Cabo de las Huertas

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Between the beaches at Almadraba andSan Juan, rocks and sand form these beautiful coves with crystalline water.

San Juan beach

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Almost 3 kilometres of golden sand make San Juanthe most popular beach inAlicante. This is a long open beach with high quality fine sand.

 

El Postiguet beach

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This beach is located inAlicante’s city centre, at the foot ofSanta BarbaraCastleand next to the marina and the Explanada de España.

Albufereta beach

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Located to the north east of the city ofAlicante, between the Serra Grossa and Tossal de Manises, in an area with important archaeological sites. This is where the city’s origins lie.

Urbanova beach

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This beach is located 5 km fromAlicantecity centre. It is situated in a quiet area, with plenty of services for visitors and signposted nudist areas.

 

Tabarca Island

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If you want the Mediterranean all to yourself, Tabarca is the place for you. This small island has a wide range of flora and fauna, which constituteSpain’s first ever marine reserve.

Accessible beaches

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Beaches accessible for disabled people

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Playa de la Albufereta
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Amanecer en playa del Postiguet
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Alicante vista desde la playa de Saladares Urbanova

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