The romantic city of Benidorm entices visitors with popular attractions including Avenida Martinez Alejos and Benidorm City Hall, and is loved for the beach.
Torrevieja is known for its spas and coffeehouses, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Torrevieja Harbour and Habaneras Shopping Center.
Calpe is known for its waterfront and seafood restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Arenal-Bol Beach and La Fossa Beach.
You can stroll along Alicante Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Alicante City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Postiguet Beach, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal, and Puerto Deportivo for some more water views.
If being by the water is a major draw, Llevant Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Benidorm. Catch the sunset by the shore at Malpas Beach and Mal Pas Beach, located nearby.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Poniente Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (3 km) from central Benidorm. Catch the sunset by the shore at Cala de Finestrat, just a short walk away.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Cala de Finestrat, located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from central Finestrat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Poniente Beach, just a short walk away.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Albir Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central L'Alfas del Pi. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at La Roda Beach, Cap Negret Beach, and Llevant Beach.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Postiguet Beach located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Alicante. Catch the sunset by the shore at Puerto Deportivo, just a short walk away.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to El Corte Ingles Shopping Center in Ensanche Diputación. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Calle Castaños, Central Market, and Panoramis Shopping Center.
If you’re after a show while in the center of Rincon de Loix, you might want to get tickets at Benidorm Palace. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Altea Palace Theater isn't far.
The hotel was incredibly charming, clean, and in a perfect location. The hotel staff was outstanding with recommendations-we couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
The hotel was incredibly charming, clean, and in a perfect location. The hotel staff was outstanding with recommendations-we couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Upscale, elegant, great location really helpful staff wonderful walkable to the boardwalk area near the harbor to the beaches into town and mushroom street and the Castle and beaches with chairs to rent. Wonderful food. Everything wonderful no complaints.
Upscale, elegant, great location really helpful staff wonderful walkable to the boardwalk area near the harbor to the beaches into town and mushroom street and the Castle and beaches with chairs to rent. Wonderful food. Everything wonderful no complaints.
Brian
Reviewed October 12, 2026Reviewed October 12, 2026
From check in to check out everything about this hotel was outstanding! The room was clean and had a great seafront view with balcony. A tremendous breakfast buffet. I have traveled the world and stayed in the top hotels, I would put Gran Hotel Sol y Mar n my top 5!
From check in to check out everything about this hotel was outstanding! The room was clean and had a great seafront view with balcony. A tremendous breakfast buffet. I have traveled the world and stayed in the top hotels, I would put Gran Hotel Sol y Mar n my top 5!
NC
Reviewed October 10, 2015Reviewed October 10, 2015
We enjoy everything in the hotel, from de service in the reception area, the room, and the continental breakfast was delicious!!!
Thank to all people that provided there an excellent service and make you feel like home.
We enjoy everything in the hotel, from de service in the reception area, the room, and the continental breakfast was delicious!!!
Thank to all people that provided there an excellent service and make you feel like home.
We are a family of 4 and stayed at Villa Gadea for 11 days. The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The kids loved the pools and the view from the room was amazing. We highly recommend this hotel.
We are a family of 4 and stayed at Villa Gadea for 11 days. The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The kids loved the pools and the view from the room was amazing. We highly recommend this hotel.
Just a superb,well run hotel. All the people from housekeeping to the front offices were just terrific!
Sara at the front desk was particularly great. I liked the hotel so much I continued to book extra nights after my original 3 night booking. Stay there,it is just the best! Richard
Just a superb,well run hotel. All the people from housekeeping to the front offices were just terrific!
Sara at the front desk was particularly great. I liked the hotel so much I continued to book extra nights after my original 3 night booking. Stay there,it is just the best! Richard