Alicante Holiday Villas, Apartments and Where to Stay

Alicante city is the obvious choice if you want everything on foot. The Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari, the Basilica of Saint Mary and the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art all sit in the centre, with Santa Bárbara Castle and the old port lighthouse within about half a mile. Staying here means restaurants, museums and the seafront on your doorstep, and the beaches of Agua Amarga, Albufereta and La Almadraba are between 2 and 3 miles away, so accommodation in Alicante near the beach is easy to find without giving up city life.

El Campello, around 7 miles north along the coast, is a coastal town of roughly 28,000 people and feels noticeably calmer. Its own landmark is Illeta dels Banyets, an archaeological site by the sea. It suits travellers who want a beach-town rhythm while keeping Alicante's sights a short drive away, and it is only 19 minutes from the airport.

In a city of Alicante's size, most visitors choose between city hotels and apartments. Self catering in the Alicante old town appeals to those who like to shop at local markets and eat on their own schedule, with the cathedral, basilica and Gravina Museum of Fine Arts close by. Further out towards Albufereta and Cala dels Cantalars, the emphasis shifts to staying by the sand.

For families or groups, Alicante villas to rent and larger apartments make sense when you want space and a kitchen, and spreading out across the self catering in Alicante area, including El Campello, widens the choice. Those after family resorts in Alicante with pools and on-site facilities will find the hotel listings on this page the quickest way to compare what each area offers. Whatever the style, self catering in Alicante, Spain rewards those who plan ahead for summer.

The best months are May to October, with highs from 23°C in May up to 30°C in July and August, so those weeks fill first, particularly around UK school holidays when demand and prices tend to rise. If you are flexible, the shoulder months from November to April still bring highs of 16°C to 20°C and make city breaks pleasant, although March is the wettest month with around eight rain days.

Alicante airport takes direct flights from the UK, and Murcia is an alternative about 73 minutes' drive away. Package holidays bundling flight, hotel and transfers are a popular way to book, and you can compare Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach deals here alongside hotel prices. If you plan Alicante self catering holidays in a villa outside the centre, compare car hire on this page too. Self catering holidays in Alicante, Spain can also combine with a ferry trip, as Dénia port is around 40 miles away.