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 cityAlicantesunset 08:06 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map20

Exchange rate€0.87per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 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

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

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

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Addition of information about fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in some areas of Spain and updated information about travelling between Spain and Gibraltar ('Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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

terrorism
civil unrest

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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and civil unrest . Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target: Tourist locations Transportation centers (airports/train stations) Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Hotels, clubs,…

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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