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Alicante city is the perfect place for outdoor activities due to its varied landscapes ranging from high mountains to deep valleys and beaches. Furthermore, as the city is situated along the Meditteranean Sea, it is blessed with great weather all year round. There are immeasurable activities available ranging from skydiving, water sports, hiking and trekking.

Skydiving & Paragliding

Just enjoy missing a heart beat by plunging out of the plane and feel the rush of adrenaline in your blood while Sky Diving. But if you are not so adventurous then Paragliding might be the prefect activity for you.

Address: c/ Alfonso Guixot Guixot, 1 ESC. 1 2 E, Alicante

Tel: +34 965 25 84 26

Hiking and Trekking

If you are a avid trekker then Alicante provides a lot of opportunities as nature has blessed it with towering mountains and plummeting valleys. The best place to trek is Sierra de Aitana Mountain, located in the north of the Alicante province.

Guided Excursions for trekking
Address: Explore Avda. Marina Baixa, 60 Cala de Finestrat/Benidorm, Alicante
Tel: +34 966 80 42 66

Jogging

Jogging can be a good way to explore Alicante's beauty. Feel the fresh air as you jog on the beaches or footpaths and burn those important calories. Some hot spots for jogging are Lo Morant and the Explanada.

Water Sports

Enjoy the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea, by splashing through its water on a jet ski, or observing its marine life by going scuba diving. The choice is yours and one thing is sure, it is going to be difficult to decide what to do first!

Diving and Scuba-Diving

Address: G.I.S.E.D. Edifico Rocafell, bloque 19, 1-6 Albufera, Alicante
Tel: +34 965 21 19 55

Jet-Skiing

Address: Isla Marina Avda. Villayoiosa, s/n
Tel: +34 965 26 57 28

Boat Rental

Address: Arrendamientos Náuticos, Marina Deportiva de Alicante,
Muelle Levante, 8

Windsurfing, Sailing and Canoeing

Address: The Mediterranean Sailing School, Marina Deportiva de Alicante, Muelle 8
Tel: +34 965 21 19 55

Basketball

Basketball is one of Alicante's favourite sports. When in the city, do cheer for the home team, Etosa Alicante Baloncesto. If you plan to visit between October and May then there are ongoing seasonal basketball games.

Address: Basketball Stadium, Centro de Tecnificación de Alicante, c/ Foguerer Gilabert Dávo, s/n

Balonmano

Alicante was Europe's top team in the sport of Balonmano, in the 1970's. It has maintained the tradition through its current team: BM Alicante Costa Blanca.

Address: c/ Foguerer J. Roméu Zarandieta, s/n

Tel: +34 965 25 41 52

Golf

Golf is rapidly becoming one of the preferred sports of Spain. Alicante Golf and El Plantío are two golf courses practically right down the road from Alicante. The sunny, mild days of the Mediterranean climate make Alicante and its surroundings an ideal place to hit the links for Golf.

Address: Avda. del Parque, s/n. La Condomina Playa de San Juan, Alicante

Tel: +34 965 15 37 94

Football

Football is life of Alicante. Whenever there is a football game the streets are deserted and everybody is glued to the TV, be it in the bar or at home. So pick up your favourite team and say cheers!

Bullfights

Bullfighting is a tradition in Spain, and the bullfighters are treated as celebrities. Alicante's famous Plaza de Toros is one of Spain's oldest bull rings where bull fights still take place.

Address: Plaza de Toros de Alicante, Plaza de España, 7-8

Tel: +34 965 21 72 13