Gran Alacant: Beach, Trails and Festivals

Gran Alacant offers a starting point for routes to the coast and Cabo de Santa Pola. Beach use, paragliding opportunities and festivals depend on current conditions and dates.

Coast and outdoor activities

Playa del Carabassí is the nearest beach to Gran Alacant and is within walking distance. The paragliding launch site is in Gran Alacant, in the upper part of Cabo de Santa Pola. Faro de Santa Pola and its viewpoint are within walking distance of Gran Alacant; the walk to the lighthouse is about 700 metres. The roughly 700 metres refers to the walk to the lighthouse mentioned in the source, not the distance from every accommodation.

In town

Gran Alacant’s calisthenics park is located at Calle Creta 71. Gran Alacant’s Fiestas take place on the last weekend of July. The festival is described as taking place on the last weekend of July; a specific programme should be checked for the year of travel.

Choose a holiday home or hotel based on its actual address, facilities and availability. For paragliding or water sports, the weather, provider and access requirements are also relevant.

For the broader travel overview: Santa Pola.