More information on Alicante

Located in the heart of Spain’s Costa Blanca, Alicante is one of the most loved tourist destinations on the east coast. Its many golf courses, long sandy beaches, and mouthwatering cuisine, along with a fascinating wine route that will lead you to some unique wine tours and tastings, make Alicante a perfect holiday destination for wine lovers.

During your visits to the wineries of Alicante, you will have the opportunity to discover the great wines produced in its territory, protected under the Alicante DO since 1957. The Alicante wine area is in turn divided into two subzones: Vinalopó, extending along the Vinalopó river in the south, and La Marina, stretching along the coast in the north. The first is renowned for its well-balanced, fruity red wines, while the latter is most known for its sweet wine wines made from Moscatel grapes. The area is most famous for its Fondillón, a special style of wine produced in Alicante from overripe Monastrell grapes.

Which food to taste in Alicante?

Between a wine tasting and the next in Alicante, make sure to try the local cuisine, which features a variety of delicious rice-based dishes, like paella, arroz negro (rice with cuttlefish ink), arroz a banda (rice with seafood), or arroz al horno (baked rice), as well as other delicacies like mojama (salt-cured tuna), roasted rabbit, prawns, codfish, and, to end on a sweet note, turrón (nougat).

Which wines to taste in Alicante?

Your wine tastings in Alicante will allow you to sample different styles of local wine, ranging from sweet liqueur wines to bitter and spicy reds, to fine sparkling wines. Red wines are mainly produced using the Monastrell variety, while other black grape varieties found in Alicante include Garnacha, Bobal, Tempranillo, but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. The most widespread white grape type in the area is Muscat of Alexandria, and other common varieties include Airén, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Macabeo, Merseguera, Planta Fina de Pedralba, Sauvignon Blanc, and Verdil.

Which is the best season to visit Alicante?

Wine tastings and wine tours in Alicante can be organized during every season, as the area enjoys mild temperatures all year round. Late spring and summer are the best time to visit if you’re planning on spending some time at the beach, while during autumn the weather is perfect for sightseeing and hikes along Alicante’s wine route.

What things to do in Alicante?

Make sure to include at least a wine tasting or winery tour in your Alicante travel plans. Other activities we recommend include visiting the Santa Barbara Castle, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), taking a boat trip to Tabarca Island, relaxing in Playa de Postiguet, or strolling around the Central Market.