Alicante - Essential Information
Airport
Alicante’s international airport is situated 11 kilometres south of the city and is called “El Altet”. It is one of the most important airports in the country, with direct flights to 19 destinations around Spain, around 59 in the European Union, and 12 destinations outside the EU, flying to a total of 20 different countries.
Recently, El Altet international airport completed the expansion work that has been taking place in recent years, increasing its operating capacity by 122% in comparison with 2005. The new passenger terminal covers an area of over 333,500 square metres. The departure lounges are spread over 27,000 square metres, with over 7,000 square metres dedicated to shops. The parking facilities now have 6,740 spaces available for the new terminal.
The cheapest way to get into the centre is by urban bus C-6. A single ticket costs €2.60. The bus departs every 20 minutes and it takes around 30 minutes depending on the traffic. A taxi costs around €18 with a journey time around 10 to 15 minutes.
Public Transport
There are city buses running to every district of the city, and Alicante’s suburbs. The central bus station offers regular connections with other towns in the area, as well as the main Spanish cities and European capitals, as well as Morocco (www.subus.es).
Trams leave from the Mercado Central station in direction to San Juan beach and the coastal town of El Campello, Benidorm and also connect with the tram (narrow gauge train) service going up the north coast of Alicante, including Calpe and Denia. Due to the spectacular landscape along the way, the tram is loved and popular among tourists.
The train is another useful method of transport. Thanks to modern trains, Spanish as well as European capitals can be reached easily and comfortably from the station located in the city centre.
Coach Station: +34 965 130 700
Railway Station: +34 902 240 202 / www.renfe.es
Tram: +34 900 720 472 / www.fgv.es
Taxi
Easy to get hold of if you want to stop one on the street. Fare meters are used. In order to book a taxi, including taxis adapted for the handicapped, there are several local companies:
Tele Taxi +34 965 101 611
Radio Taxi +34 965 252 511
Taxi Área +34 965 910 591
Post
The central post office is open all day Monday to Friday from 08.30-20.30, and on Saturday from 09.30-14.00. Closed on Sunday.
Pharmacy
All chemists have a list of current emergency chemists. It is also published in all daily papers in the region.
Dentist
Dr J A Martinez
Speaks both English and Spanish
Telephone
Country code + 34. Area code within Alicante 965. You have to dial the area code even when you are in Alicante
Electricity
220-240 volts
