Playa de San Juan

Alicante

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Alicante which includes swimming and a sandy beach
Alicante featuring a beach and swimming as well as a large group of people
Alicante which includes swimming and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
San Juan Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Spend the day sailing, windsurfing, golfing or swimming at one of the most popular beaches in the city.

Despite its proximity to the city centre, this 4-mile (6-kilometre) stretch of the Costa Blanca is nearly perfect. It’s impeccably clean, has a relaxed atmosphere and is free from the tourist trappings found at other Spanish beaches. Instead, local bars and cafés line the beach and promenade, offering traditional Spanish cuisine, drinks and conversation. Playa de San Juan is Alicante’s most popular beach, but a short walk along the sand will reveal plenty of quiet spots to set up for the day. 

While the tall palms that run along the promenade provide some shade from the Mediterranean sun, visitors wanting to spend the day at the water’s edge are advised to rent an umbrella from one of the stalls along the beach. Lounges and deck chairs are also available. There is a concentration of restaurants, bars and stores at the city end of the beach, and vendors will be sure to come to you if you wait long enough. Cold drinks, sandwiches and even sunglasses can be purchased right from your seat in the sand.

The water at Playa de San Juan is crystal clear. Children will love playing in the shallow water the conditions make it an ideal destination for families with younger kids. Windsurfing is popular at Playa de San Juan, and equipment rental is available. Rent a ball and try your hand at beach volleyball or join in a game of beach soccer with the locals. Golfers will love the beach’s proximity to the Alicante Golf Course, located directly behind the beach.

A 20-minute tram ride will take you directly from the city centre to the Playa de San Juan beach. Those arriving by car will find designated parking areas behind the promenade for a small fee. Like most beaches in the area, Playa de San Juan is open to the public and there is no fee.


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Top hotels in Playa de San Juan

Hotel Alicante Golf
Hotel Alicante Golf
4 out of 5
C. José Escultor Gutiérrez, 23, Playa de San Juan, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Alicante Golf Course ...
8/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)
Nice clean and quiet
"A nice quiet place to stay."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Hotel Alicante Golf
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
4 out of 5
Av de Cataluña, 20, Cabo de las Huertas, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$240 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$240
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
"Stayed 4 nights, the last 2 nights the dinner time food was the BEST EVER out of all the Spain holidays we have been on, the quality and the seasoning of the food was exceptional, even the desserts was so good, i mean taste, fresh and made superbly. You can tell the Chefs have experience. The negatives, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Hotel Castilla Alicante
Hotel Castilla Alicante
3.5 out of 5
Av. de los Paises Escandinavos, 7, Alicante, Alicante
The price is S$230 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$230
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Alicante Golf ...
8/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, close to beach and amenities. Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and good continental breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 May, 2025

Hotel Castilla Alicante
Hotel Almirante
Hotel Almirante
3 out of 5
Avenida Niza, 38, Playa de San Juan, Alicante, Alicante
The price is S$306 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$306
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Alicante Golf ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (540 reviews)
"Many reviews said the Almerante could be a 4 star and having now stayed there I agree. It is modern, well maintained and very clean. Staff were all polite and helpful. Breakfast items were all good quality though the choice is not as wide as I have experienced elsewhere. Still it was more than adequate. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2025

Hotel Almirante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is S$218 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$218
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
City break in Alicante
"we spent 7 nights on a family city break to Alicante . The hotel is just on the periphery of the city centre but its easy access to the shops and restaurant. Hotel staff were all friendly and aproachable and helped make it an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms
Odyssey Rooms
4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (859 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay. So clean and"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Odyssey Rooms
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