Alicante: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lucentum, called Lucentia by Pomponius Mela, is the Roman predecessor of the city of Alicante, Spain.

Lucentum · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the cityAlicante+20°CCloudy · sunset 06:00 PMupdated 02:34 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map20

Exchange rate€0.89per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Madrid≈ 3 hr 40 min · 2,190 hosts Barcelona≈ 3 hr 45 min · 2,534 hosts Seville≈ 3 hr 50 min · 278 hosts Arinsal≈ 3 hr 50 min Djelfa≈ 3 hr 55 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information following a high speed rail collision in Toledo ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

terrorism

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Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest . Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target: Tourist locations Transportation centers like airports and train stations Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship and educational institutions…

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory