Alicante in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Alicante cover the city, mountains and coast. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

The castle, old town and tapas.

Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls.

A Tabarca island boat trip.

Is 3 days enough for Alicante?

Three days lets you explore the city and castle, visit Guadalest and Algar, and take a Tabarca island boat trip.

What are the best day trips from Alicante?

Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls, Tabarca island, and the wine country are the top trips.

How do I plan a 3-day Alicante itinerary?

Spend day one in the city, day two in the mountains, and day three on the coast.