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Alicante with the family — a 4-day plan
This is a real Fjärran itinerary: four days in Alicante for a family of four, built around short walking distances, an afternoon wind-down every day, and honest budget ranges. Every amount below is an estimate — prices move with season and how you book.
Day 1 — Arrival and the old town at walking pace
Land, drop the bags, and keep the first day deliberately light. The Barrio de la Santa Cruz is a ten-minute wander of whitewashed lanes and flower pots — small legs manage it easily, and there is ice cream at the bottom.
- Check in and unpack near the Explanada de España
- Stroll the Barrio de la Santa Cruz old quarter
- Early dinner on the Explanada promenade
Most kitchens open for dinner around 20:00 — with kids, look for the terraces along the Explanada that serve from 18:30. Check opening hours before you go.
Day 2 — The castle above the city
Castillo de Santa Bárbara sits on a rock above the beach, and the lift bored into the mountain turns a sweaty climb into a two-minute ride. The ramparts are wide, the views run the whole coastline, and there is space for kids to roam.
- Ride the lift up to Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Explore the ramparts and viewpoints
- Walk down through Parque de la Ereta
- Late lunch in the old town
The hilltop has little shade at midday — go before 11:00 in the warm months and carry water. Lift hours vary by season; check before you go.
Day 3 — Beach day at Postiguet
Playa del Postiguet is the city beach — flat, sandy, and close enough that you can walk back for a nap without a logistics operation. Rent two sunbeds, build something out of sand, and let the day be simple.
- Morning swim at Playa del Postiguet
- Sunbeds and a long picnic lunch
- Afternoon siesta back at the hotel
Sunbed and parasol rentals are cheapest if you arrive before the late-morning rush; bring small cash as an estimate of 15–25 SEK-equivalent per item is typical.
Day 4 — Tabarca island and a slow goodbye
The catamaran to Isla de Tabarca takes about an hour and feels like an expedition without the effort. The island is car-free, the marine reserve water is clear enough to spot fish from the harbour wall, and lunch is fried fish at a quayside table.
- Catamaran crossing to Isla de Tabarca
- Snorkelling in the marine reserve shallows
- Seafood lunch on the quay
- Evening packing and a last gelato
Boats fill up in high season and the timetable thins outside summer — book the crossing a day ahead and check the return departure times before you go.
Budget — honest ranges
| Category | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Flights (family of four, return) | 6,000–12,000 SEK |
| Hotel (3 nights, family room) | 4,500–9,000 SEK |
| Food and drink | 3,000–5,500 SEK |
| Activities and transport | 1,500–3,000 SEK |
All amounts are estimates in SEK for a family of four — real prices depend on season, booking lead time, and how fancy dinner gets. Fjärran always shows ranges, never false precision.