The Castillo ( Castle) de Santa Barbara, Alicante. This should be the first stop on a tour of Alicante and is a perfect way to get your bearings, while admiring views of the town and coastline.
Huerto del Cura (Elche)...This fascinating botanical garden within the great palm forest of Elche is perfect for shady relaxation after a few hours sightseeing.
Take the scenic Costa Blanca Express between Alicante and Denia for great views and glimpses of small town life; or hop on at night and have a dinner up the coast from your resort. The Express takes you to Benidorm where you will find " Water World" amongst other many attractions.

Alicante is a must for visiting. A mixture of modern and historic attractions with a wonderful Marina. Check out the nightime markets. Sunshine 350 days of the year !!

Santa Pola, Alicante, Los Arenales, and the San Juan Beach nr Alicante Town is a must to visit. Drive up and down the coastline and you will find a different beach everyday.
For that boat ride take a trip to the Tabarca Island, Benidorm Island or the Islands of Mar Menor.
Take in a fiesta, be it in the pre-Lenten "Carnaval", the Holy Week processions, a Moros y Christianos parade commemorating the Reconquest or a summer firework display, check out the locals and local adverts for the nearest festival.
Local market ? and admire the produce, smell the flowers and buy a picnic and a paella pan. You will find a market somewhere local everyday, check out local details when you arrive!!

The Town: Gran Alacant can offer you the best of both worlds. Those looking for a relaxing holiday lounging by the pool, a bit of tennis for exercise and a quiet meal in the near by restaurant are well catered for. There is however plenty to do for those looking for something a bit more active or fun. The excellent motorway network ensures that near by surrounding areas and attractions are not sorrowfully missed. There is so much to do! A nifty 40 minutes away by car (just outside of Benidorm) is Terra Mitica, a theme park to be enjoyed by both adults and kids alike. In Benidorm, nestling in one of its hills is the superb fun packed water park Aqualandia which is next to Mundomar the sea life centre. Although nightlife in Gran Alacant is quite low key, it is by no means lifeless. Numerous bars and restaurants (and more on the way) constantly entertain those who are quite happy to enjoy good food and a great bottle of wine.