TOURIST INFORMATION FOR ALICANTE
The amazing Mundomar Water Park in Benidorm
ALICANTE
AIRPORT - AIRLINE DIRECTORY
Tourist Info
Rambla Méndez Núñez, 23
03002 Alicante
Telefon: 96 520 00 00
Fax: 96 520 02 43
Email: alicante@touristinfo.net
USEFUL NUMBERS:
Ambulance/Fire/police 112
CoastGuard Emergemcy 900 202 202
Alicante Airport 96 691 9000
Valencia Airport 96 370 9500
British Consulate (Alicante) 96 521 6022
Town Hall: 96 514 91 00
Local police: 96 510 72 00
Red Cross: 96 525 25 25
Port of Alicante: 96 513 00 95
Taxi: 96 525 25 11
The Customs: 96 520 76 46
Fire Brigade: 96 598 22 22
Iberdrola: 96 520 21 33
Post office: 96 521 99 84
Info Consumers: 900 500 222
Water: 96 592 51 41
Urgencias 112
Urgencias Médicas 965 144 000
Bomberos 080 / 085
Guardia Civil 062
Policía Nacional 091
MARKET GUIDE
MONDAY
Callosa, Denia, Elche, Elda, Jijona, Orihuela, Santa
Pola, La Nucia, Parcent
TUESDAY
Alicante, Altea, Aspe, Elda, Jalon, Orihuela
WEDNESDAY
Alcoy, Benidorm, Campello,
Ondara, Teulada, Benitachell, Muchamiel, Novelda, Sax
THURSDAY
Alicante, Cocentaina, Javea, Pego, Rojales, Villajoyosa,
Villena
FRIDAY
Alfaz de Pi, Denia, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, La Nucia,
Moraira, Orihuela, Teulada, Torrevieja
SATURDAY
Alcoy, Alicante, Benissa, Calpe, Elche, Jalon, Pedreguer,
Ondara, San Juan, Santa Pola, Sax
SUNDAY
Benidorm,
La Nucia, Teulada
GOLF CLUBS:
Alicante Golf (Alicante) 96 515 3794
Club El Plantio (alicante) 96 518 9115
Club Don Cavo (altea) 96 584 8046
Club Ifach (moraira) 96 649 7114
Club La Sella (Denia) 96 645 4252
Club Javea (Javea) 96 579 2584
Club Alenda (montforte del cid) 96 562 0521
Club
Bonalba (Mutxamel) 96 595 5337
Club Ramblas (orihuela) 96 532 2011
Villamartin (Orihuela) 96 676 5170
Real Club Campoamor (Orihuela) 96 532 0104
C La Marques (Rojalea) 96 671 4258
Bus
The Alicante city bus station. Alicante's bus
station (tel 96-513-07-00) is primarily served by Alsa
Enatcar (tel 90-242-22-42, www.alsa.es). Ticket window
2 covers most destinations, including Murcia (1 hour,
€4.28, up to 19 daily), Valencia (3 hours, €12.95,
13 daily), Almería (4½ hours, €17.11,
five daily), Madrid (5 hours, €21.67, seven daily),
Granada (5½ hours, €22.05, eight daily),
Barcelona (9 hours, €32.46, 12 daily) and Sevilla
(10 hours, €38.43, one daily, 11.45pm) via Cordoba.
Train
Destinations from the main train station, RENFE
Estación de Madrid (tel 90-224-02-02, www.renfe.es),
include Murcia (80 minutes, €4.80-€12.50,
up to 23 daily), Valencia (1½ to 2¼ hours,
€8.80-€21.50, up to 10 daily), Madrid (3½
to 4 hours, €29.50-€34, seven daily) and Barcelona
(4½ to 5½ hours, €37-€41, eight
daily). This is the main line for trains between Alicante
- Madrid, Alicante - Murcia, and Alicante - Valencia.
Banks and ATM's
Money Banks and ATM's are scattered throughout
Alicante. To change travellers cheques, your best option
is the BBVA (Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio 12) next to
the Mercado Central. Western Union is available at the
main post office (see Post & Communications).
Laundry
Strangely, there is a complete absence of public
laundry facilities. However, most Alicante accommodation
options will do your laundry for about €6 a load.
Medical Services & Emergency
In case of an emergency, dial tel 112 for police,
fire or ambulance. Hospital de Alicante (tel 96-593-83-00,
Calle Maestro Alonso 109) is 1.6 km north of the Mercado
Central.
Nightlife
Benidorm and Alicante City are the biggest
and best nightspots in the Costa Blanca, with something
to suit all tastes. There are loads of bars and nightspots
to choose from. In Benidorm, party animals tend to go
to 'the Square' in the New Town, with nightclubs like
Cafe Benidorm and Hippodrome. The Old Town is a mecca
for Gay tourists and the Gay bars are buzzing till about
4am. There are more clubs up towards Levante Beach,
but serious clubbers will find their dreams come true
at the huge clubs like Ku, KM, and Space on the top
road.
ALICANTE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Algar Waterfalls - The Algar Waterfalls,
also known as Fonts de Algar (Beautiful Waterfalls)
are located near Callosa d'Ensarriá, 35 Km from
Calpe & Benidorm on the road to Callosa.
On the way to Guadalest you'll pass by the sign for
the Fonts de Algar, a series of waterfalls
and natural swimming pools which are just stunning.
From the car park you walk up through the valley, following
the marked trail along the bank of the river. The flow
of water comes from natural springs and alternates between
cascades and deep blue pools. The banks are carpeted
with white and pink flowers in summer. This is a popular
tourist attraction and people come here specifically
to take a swim in the crystal clear natural pool under
the main waterfall at the end of the canyon. The experience
is fantastic and kids love it. At the top of the bathing
area you can find picnic tables, public BBQ's toilets
and showers
Tel: (+34) 96 597 2129
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