San Juan beach
San Juan is an urban free beach on the French Riviera, located in Alicante, Costa Blanca. Width not less than 60 meters, length more than 3 km. Along the coastline there is a promenade with tall palm trees. Here, for a comfortable rest of tourists, bars, cafes, restaurants with different cuisines and prices are provided. Some establishments work not only during the day, but also at night. It will be comfortable here for young people, families with kids, adults. The infrastructure is well developed, public transport runs to the beach from Alicante and along the coast.
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Beach description
San Juan is the famous and popular beach that receives the Blue Flag every year, an award that confirms the environmental friendliness, safety, convenience and cleanliness of the resort. It is comfortable to relax here due to the spacious coastline. It is crowded even at the peak of the season, which falls in July and August.
At the bottom and coast fine sand with a golden shade lies. The entrance to the sea is sloping, which is suitable for the relaxation of the smallest tourists. To a considerable depth you need to go at least 10 meters. Climate here is mild, healthy, Mediterranean. The sea is clean, the water is warm, turquoise. The beach is popular among locals, travelers from different cities of Spain and other European countries.
It is more convenient to get to the famous beach from the city by car, taxi, transfer, or public transport. Near San Juan there are several equipped free parking lots. Equipped trams and buses run from the city; the trip will take from 10 minutes to an hour one way. For guests staying at a beachfront hotel within walking distance.
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
On the beach, everything is provided for a safe, comfortable stay for adults and kids. If you did not bring a towel or an umbrella from home, you can rent a sun lounger and umbrella for a certain time or for the whole day. The cost for 2018 for one unit of traditional amenities is 4 EUR, for a set of 8 - 12 EUR. There are stationary sunbeds 30 meters from the shore, but they are not popular.
Equipped toilets and columns with clean foot water are provided on site. There is a sports ground, fitness equipment, a goal for playing football, a volleyball field with a net, and next to it there are fenced areas for kids to play.
On the coast there are many hotels with rooms of different levels of comfort. For the comfort of vacationers there are swimming pools, spas, cafes with delicious food, shops, restaurants with an original menu. On average, a room will cost 40 euros per day. To reduce this amount, you should book your accommodation in advance - many people book rooms six months before the trip.
The infrastructure is developed here, tourists relax around the clock - in the evening clubs, entertainment venues, discos open. During the day there are many cafes with terraces, entertainment centers, restaurants with delicious Mediterranean, European, Spanish cuisine. Free parking is available along the beach. San Juan is equipped with special ramps with which people with disabilities can easily reach the beach on their own. Rescuers monitor the safety and comfort of tourists. Every day the beach is cleaned by the communal service, the sand is sifted using a special machine.
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In Alicante there are many attractions, architectural monuments. Among the most famous:
- Fortress of Saint Barbara,
- Boulevard and Art Museum of the Explanada de España.
On the territory of the beach of San Juan there is a lot of space for those who want to sunbathe, swim, play sports. This place is popular with windsurfing enthusiasts. There are many attractions for children on the beach, adults can play golf on a specially equipped field. The promenade with palm trees offers for walks, the coastline for jogging.
San Juan Beach is a universal resort with comfortable conditions of recreation for adults and children. A variety of activities and entertainment facilities allows you to find here what you need. Gusts of wind, high waves are absent. It rains rarely, mostly sunny in summer.