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On Spain's southwestern Costa Blanca, Alicante is a bit of a hidden gem (in our humble opinion).

While tourists do pile into the city's airport, they tend to disperse along the coast, to the many resort towns that have sprung up to make the most of the spectacular beaches. So, Alicante itself has managed to maintain more of an authentic 'Spanish' feel.

There's loads to explore here, from the imposing Castillo de Santa Barbara (which keeps a watchful eye over this historically important port city) to the charmingly colourful Barrio de la Santa Cruz that cascades down the hill from the castle.

Make like the locals and head to the city's famous Explanada de Espana for the evening paseo. This beautiful waterfront promenade is very instagrammable - it's palm-lined and paved with marble tiles that resemble the waves of the Mediterranean.

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We’re members of ABTA, ABTOT and the School Travel Forum. We also hold an ATOL and the LOtC Quality Badge.

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Why visit Alicante?

It’s stunning (and your students will love it)

Picture this - turquoise waters lapping golden beaches against a backdrop of dramatic mountains. Perched atop one of those mountains, a historic castillo surveys the scene below, as people stroll along the palm-lined esplanade, explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town or stock up on ingredients at the iconic art deco market hall.

Sounds idyllic, right?

This is Alicante. This is where your students will fall in love with the Spanish language, culture and way of life. Everything you could want in a Spanish destination is right here, waiting for your group to discover it.

It's so accessible

With flights from almost every UK airport (from Aberdeen to Bournemouth), Alicante is one of the most accessible destinations in Spain. That means you're going to have plenty of options for flights to get you there.

And once you're there, it's a lovely little city that's really easy to navigate with a group, making it really easy for a school trip (and we're all about making your life easier). 

Get your students talking

Whether it’s ordering a helado from one of the many ice cream shops along the Explanada, or shopping for ingredients to make a traditional paella at the Mercado Central, Alicante offers endless opportunities to get your students talking.

Watch them swell with confidence as they successfully communicate in Spanish with native speakers, experiencing the language IRL.

It won’t just make them more enthusiastic about Spanish, it’ll show them how speaking the language opens the door to a much richer cultural experience of a country. Pure magic.

Activities in Alicante that your school group will love

Gymkhana Around Alicante

Follow the clues to discover more about the history and culture of Alicante.

Visit to Santa Bárbara Castle

Explore one of Alicante's most iconic monuments.

Alicante Central Market

Visit Alicante's bustling Central Market for a real flavour of the city.

Latin Dance Class in Alicante

Delve deeper into Spanish culture with a Latin dance class.

Cooking Class in Alicante

Learn how to cook paella or some typical tapas in Alicante.

Beach Games and Paella in Alicante

Make the most of Alicante's spectacular coastal location with beach games and paella.

Elche

Enjoy a half-day excursion to Elche and its incredible palm grove.

Walking Tour of Alicante

Enjoy all the highlights of this beautiful city on a guided walking tour.

Why Teachers Trust Halsbury

Over 40 years’ experience.

From making the most of your time to supporting you while you’re away, our experience means your trip is in safe hands.

Trusted by over 900 teachers every year.

And 98% of them rated their trip as ‘good’ or above last year*.

Financially protected school trips.

We’re members of ABTA, ATOL and ABTOT, so you know your trip is in safe hands.

We take safety seriously.

As an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, we have a robust Safety Management System in place. 

Risk assessments made easy.

Our LOtC Quality Badge and Safety Management System make the risk assessment process quicker and easier.

We’re safeguarding champions.

We work with Patronus Safeguarding to ensure all safeguarding concerns are recorded and managed clearly and consistently.

Quality trips designed to deliver real impact.

Our experts will work closely with you to design a trip that meets your learning objectives (and we hold the LOtC Quality Badge).

24/7 support while you’re away.

We’ll be just a phone call away while you’re on your trip, ready to step in if the unexpected happens.

Free inspection visits.

Enjoy two nights’ free accommodation on an inspection visit so you can complete risk assessments.

Our smart digital portal makes trip admin easy.

Collect passport and dietary information quickly and simply with our My Trip Zone.

*Customer satisfaction survey January 2025 – December 2025