Postiguet beach
The beach is located in the center of Alicante at the foot of the Benacantil mountain, on which the famous Santa Bárbara castle with its legend is located throughout the country. The coastline is 50 m wide and 900 m long. Postiguet annually receives the “Blue Flag”, an honorary award, which indicates that there is a clean beach and sea, as well as all the conditions for the safety of vacationers are met. Postiguet is an extensive sandy strip that stretches from the rocky coastal part of the beach, unsuitable for tourists to rest, to the Melia Aliсante hotel, which is near the port.
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Beach description
Postiguet is a large sandy beach with a smooth lowering of the bottom. Shallow on the shore - the conditions are favorable for the relaxation of the smallest tourists. The beach is popular with Spaniards and travelers from around the world. The Costa Blanca resort is visited by young people, adults, families with kids, fans of active water sports. Due to the spacious beach, even in season there is enough space for everyone, vacationers do not interfere with each other. In peak season, the air temperature on the beach reaches +38 degrees. In order not to get burns, it is necessary to timely use a cream for safe tanning.
There is clear sea water. In the morning it is calm, after dinner there are high waves. In season, the water temperature is +27 degrees - the warm sea attracts tourists with small children. The beach is regularly cleaned by utility services using special equipment, so every day from 3:00 to 08:30 Postiguet is closed to visitors. Get to the beach by rented car, taxi, transfer, tram or bus. For vacationers near the coast, paid and free parking are equipped.
When is it better to go
The beach season on the coast of Spain falls on the period from May to October. The water and air temperature reaches the most comfortable levels, thereby guaranteeing tourists a perfect vacation.
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Infrastructure
There are several hotels near the beach, most of the apartments are in the city. To spend a vacation by the sea on the coast of Postiguet beach, you should book a room in advance, optimally - six months before the trip. During the holiday season, all rooms can be occupied, and their cost is much higher. The following hotels, guest houses and apartments are within walking distance from the beach:
- Melia Alicante, 4 stars - breakfast is included in the price, for vacationers there is a swimming pool, free internet, air conditioning, television, in the summer there is a kids club and animators.
- Eurostars Mediterranea Plaza, 4 stars - 100 m from the beach. Roof terrace with spectacular sea views, from free services: sauna, large gym. The apartments have TV, balcony, air conditioning, refrigerator, minibar. In the morning, a breakfast is served as a buffet.
- Apartamentos Bahia Alicante - the guest has his own bathroom, kitchen; the apartments have a terrace, parking, dining, guest area. Each room has a balcony, air conditioning, satellite TV and everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Postiguet is a well-known and popular beach with well-developed infrastructure. The territory has everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are modern toilets, showers, umbrellas and sun loungers provided by the local rental point for an additional fee.
For active tourists there is a sports ground, volleyball and football fields with a goal and a net are equipped. So that the smallest tourists do not get bored, for them on the beach there is a playground. There is also a technical area and specially designated places for water sports. On the territory you can find services and entertainment for every taste. No one will be bored here.
Parallel to the coastline, there is a spacious promenade with palm trees, three-dimensional pyramid plates and many cafes, restaurants with delicious Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines. A big plus of the beach in the location is that the city center is not far from it. In high season, Alicante is very crowded. There is enough space for everyone on the beach, and there are queues on the promenade and cafe.
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If to walk along the promenade from the beach towards the city, the tourist will see its symbol - Explanada de España pedestrian boulevard with exquisite three-dimensional plates. Further along the road will be the historic center of Alicante with various attractions, many shops, restaurants, cafes, numerous bars, various stores with souvenirs. The traveler should visit the local market with an abundance of fruits, fish, vegetables. On the street, delicious ice cream is sold, which will not leave indifferent any kid.
The famous Santa Bárbara Castle on Mount Banacantil attracts hundreds of romantic tourists to the beach each year. The castle is located at an altitude of 166 m with a unique view of the surroundings. The path to the fortress is breathtaking, rising to the top, the tourist will see medieval cannons, towers, loopholes and other attributes that protected the palace from enemies in the 13th century.