Gran Alacant
District of Santa Pola
in Alicante of Valencia, Spain

Noteable things around
  • Palmeral of Elche (Unesco heritage, 70 mi)
  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
  • Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula (Unesco heritage, 113 mi)
  • Fun Fair (amusement park, (16 mi)
  • Torrevieja Marina (marina, (16 mi)
  • Aquopolis Torrevieja (amusement park, (15 mi)
  • Go Karts Orihuela Costa (amusement park, (19 mi)
  • Parc Infantil de Tráfico (amusement park, (0 mi)
  • Pola Park Zaragoza (amusement park, (1 mi)
  • Vida y Color (zoo, (12 mi)
  • Finestrat Karting (amusement park, (32 mi)
  • Aquapark Flamingo (amusement park, (14 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.192 and -0.566 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 11' 29" and W -0° 33' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:34 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:11 am and 8:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.833 and 178.450 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port Awanui
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

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Delve into Gran Alacant

The district Gran Alacant of Santa Pola in Alicante (Valencia) is a district located in Spain about 228 mi south-east of Madrid, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alicante, Elche, Guardamar del Segura, Agost and Rojales. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Areca

Address
7,2 mi
Calle Limones 1
03320 Torrellano
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 16:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Polamar

Address
0,6 mi
Calle de los Astilleros, 12
03130 Santa Pola
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Santa Pola Life Resort

Address
0,4 mi
C Monte de Santa Pola 13
03130 Santa Pola
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Patilla

Address
0,5 mi
Calle Elche, 29
03130 Santa Pola
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hostal Meseguer

Address
5,7 mi
Juan Gosálvez López 3
03195 El Altet
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Residencial Montefaro - Santa Pola - Gran Alacant - Planta Baja

Published: April 18, 2012
Length: 29:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Urbincasa - Pisos en Cartagena y Alicante - I

Si lo que buscas es luz, has encontrado la casa perfecta, júntalo con el fresco de tus jardines y tenemos la combinación ideal Para todos los amantes de la playa y la naturaleza: bienvenidos...


FPV Arenales del Sol - Carabassi

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 03:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sparus5

FPV. Vuelo virtual realizado con drone, recorriendo las playas de Elche norte. El Carabassí, Arenales del Sol y El Altet. EQUIPO Spidex v2 cuadcopter. Tx, video inmersion Rc 600mw. Gafas...


Gran Alacant Properties: Los Arenales del Sol, Altomar 3 ground floor apartment ref 6771

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 06:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gran Alacant Properties

It is all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION……… and this modern ground floor 2 bedroom apartment ticks all the right boxes. It comes fully furnished and has underground parking.


cortinas de cristal arenales del sol

Published: March 12, 2014
Length: 25:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cortinas de cristal Cerramientos de terrazas

Cortinas de cristal arenales del sol. Una nueva joya. Una nueva instalacion realizada por los profesionales de cristales AGAT en Arenales del sol Alicante. Acristalamiento sin perfiles y techo...


Gran Alacant - Gran Alacant´s Website | MYGRANALACANT.COM | Gran Alacant Video

Published: May 15, 2013
Length: 11:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mygranalacant

Gran Alacant's Website | Dedicated to Gran Alacant | http://www.mygranalacant.com/ for residents and visitors to Gran Alacant, near Santa Pola. Tourist info, maps, photos, timetables and a...


Gran Alacant Properties: sunny 2/3 bedroom Key Ready house with sea views ref 7142

Published: March 02, 2015
Length: 21:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gran Alacant Properties

Properties in this area are highly sought after especially with a South East orientation. The property is located on a popular sought after community in lower Gran Alacant and comes fully...


Costa Blanca - Gran Alacant - Ferienwohnung

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 37:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ferienwohnungspanien

http://www.ferienwohnungen.de/apartment/9739/ Wunderschöne Ferienwohnung in Spanien an der Costa Blanca in einer sehr gepflegten Ferienanlage. Der Strand ist in ca. 15 min. zu Fuss erreichbar.


Gran Alacant Properties: Bargain key ready beach property ref 6599

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 17:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gran Alacant Properties

Properties of this quality are in demand in this area. The house is located on a sought after community, with gardens and swimming pool. It is just a few minutes walk to shops, bars, restaurants...


Playa Carabassi ** Gran Alacant ** On The Beach

Published: December 18, 2012
Length: 10:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mike Deady

La Playa Carabassi, Gran Alacant (Santa Pola), Alicante - Octubre 2012 Situada en el complejo turístico del Gran Alacant, desde el cual se divisa el faro de Santa Pola, confina al norte con...


Gran Alacant Properties: 2 bedroom waterfront house on sought after community ref 6912

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 43:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gran Alacant Properties

This fully furnished 2 bedroom house is situated on a sunny plot on a desirable gated community that has everything to offer. The house comes with air-conditioning, security bars, underground...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Segura

Segura is a medium-sized river in southeastern Spain. It starts at Santiago Pontones, passes Calasparra, Cieza, Murcia, Beniaján, Orihuela, Rojales and ends in the Mediterranean Sea near Guardamar del Segura in the province of Alicante. Some of its tributaries are the Mundo (which starts near Riópar), the Alhárabe (which starts in Moratalla), the Mula and the Guadalentín.

Located at 38.0964, -0.675658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Murcia, Rivers of Spain, Communes of Ariège

Miguel Hernández University of Elche

The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH, Spanish: Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Valencian: Universitat Miguel Hernández d'Elx, Latin: Universitas Miguel Hernández illicitana), is a Spanish Public University, open to the world, offering prestigious education, excellent research, and quality services facilitating the comprehensive development of its students and their insertion into the labor market. It is located in the province of Alicante and was established in 1996.

Located at 38.275, -0.684167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in the Valencian Community, Educational institutions established in 1997

Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca refers to over 200 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline in the Alicante province of Spain. The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service (for £38.16s. -) between London and Valencia in 1957. It has a well-developed tourism industry and is a popular destination for British and German tourists.

Located at 38.354, -0.408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Coasts of Spain, Geography of the Province of Alicante

Tabarca

Not to be confused with the Tunisian coastal town of Tabarka. Tabarca (also known in Valencian as Nova Tabarca and Illa Plana, and in Spanish as Nueva Tabarca and Isla Plana), is an islet located in the Mediterranean Sea, close to the town of Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante, Valencian community, Spain. Tabarca is the smallest permanently inhabited islet in Spain and it is currently known for its marine reserve.

Located at 38.1667, -0.466667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Alicante, Islands of Spain, Marine reserves, Utopian communities, Populated places established in 1760

Alicante Tram

The Alicante Metropolitan TRAM operates in the Spanish city of Alicante and its surrounding area and. Like other narrow gauge railways in the Valencian Community, it is run by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV). It was inaugurated on 15 August 2003 replacing narrow-gauge diesel trains between Alicante and El Campello.

Located at 38.3653, -0.444444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Alicante, Transport in the Valencian Community, Rapid transit in Spain

Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

The Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero is located in the city Spanish in Elche in Alicante, Spain. It is a sports arena that houses matches of Elche CF, a team that is currently playing in the Liga Adelante (Spanish Second Division). Its name pays tribute to the late president of the club Elche, Manuel Martinez Valero. It hosted the largest rout in the finals of a World Cup and hosted the final of the Copa del Rey in 2003.

Located at 38.2669, -0.663333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Spain, Rugby union stadiums in Spain, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Elche CF, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

Estadio José Rico Pérez

Estadio José Rico Pérez is a multi-purpose stadium in Alicante, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches, being home to Hércules CF. It also held World Cup matches when Spain organized the event in 1982. The stadium can hold up to 30,000 people. It was built in 1974, and is situated 2 miles outside Alicante city centre.

Located at 38.3572, -0.4925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Spain, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Hércules CF, Alicante CF, Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

Archaeological Museum of Alicante

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante, Valencian: Museu Arqueològic Provincial d'Alacant, abbreviated as MARQ) is an archaeological museum in Alicante, Spain. The museum won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2004, a few years after significant expansion and reallocation to renovated buildings of the antique hospital of San Juan de Dios.

Located at 38.3537, -0.476389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Archaeological museums in Spain, European Museum of the Year Award winners, Museums in Alicante

Alacantí

Alacantí is a comarca in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is bordered by the comarques of Marina Baixa and Alcoià to the north and Baix Vinalopó to the south.

Located at 38.3461, -0.484722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Comarques of the Valencian Community, Alacantí, Geography of the Province of Alicante

Centro de Tecnificación de Alicante

Centro de Tecnificacion de Alicante is an arena, designed by Enric Miralles, in Alicante, Spain. The arena holds 5,425 people. It is primarily used for basketball and the home arena of CB Lucentum Alicante. Bob Dylan performed at the arena during his 2008 European Tour on July 2, 2008.

Located at 38.354, -0.494583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Spain, Basketball venues in Spain, CB Lucentum Alicante, Enric Miralles buildings, Modernist architecture in Spain, Sports venues in the Valencian Community

N-330 road (Spain)

The N-330 is a highway in Aragon, Spain. It forms part of European Route E7. It connects with France at the Tunnel of Somport (12 km) with Huesca. It then becomes the Autovía A-23 to Zaragoza. It heads south to Daroca, where it becomes the N-234. The road emerges again south of Teruel following the Rio Turia. The N-420 branches west in the Rincón de Valencia rising to over 1,000m. It then runs south to Utiel and the Autovía A-3 in the province of Valencia.

Located at 38.3411, -0.549167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Aragon, Transport in the Valencian Community, National roads in Spain

Autovía A-31

The Autovía A-31 is a highway in Spain. The road connects Madrid to Alicante. It starts at a junction with the Autovía A-3 at Alarcón and heads south east to Albacete. Thereafter the Autovía A-30 branches off to Murcia. The A-31 heads east to Almansa and a junction with the Autovía A-35 before heading to the coast the Autovía A-7 and Alicante.

Located at 38.3347, -0.510556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Autopistas and autovías in Spain, Transport in the Region of Murcia, Transport in the Community of Madrid, Transport in the Valencian Community

University of Alicante

The University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The University main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2010/11 academic year, there are approximately 27,000 students studying there.

Located at 38.3846, -0.513147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1979, University of Alicante, Universities in the Valencian Community

Santa Bárbara Castle

Santa Bárbara Castle (Valencian: Castell de Santa Bàrbara, Spanish: Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is a fortification in the centre of Alicante, Spain. It stands on the Mount Benacantil (166 m).

Located at 38.349, -0.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Valencian Community, Buildings and structures in Alicante

Alicante railway station

Alicante terminal is the central railway station of Alicante, Spain. Commonly referred locally as the RENFE station, the station is part of Adif system, and is a terminal station. The station accommodates RENFE long-distance and medium-distance trains, and it is the origin of lines C-1 and C-3 of Cercanías Murcia/Alicante. The station is not related to the narrow gauge railway Alicante-Dénia managed by FGV and part of the city's tram network.

Located at 38.3444, -0.494972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the Valencian Community, Buildings and structures in Alicante

La Marina

La Marina is a coastal village administered by the city of Elche, in the province of Alicante on Spain's Costa Blanca. Nearby inland is a large urbanisation built from the mid 1980s onwards confusingly also called La Marina: more correctly called Urbanisation La Marina. The village is on the Costa Azul bus route providing access northwards to Alicante and southbound to Torrevieja and ultimately Cartagena.

Located at 38.1458, -0.645556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Municipalities in the Province of Alicante, Populated places in the Province of Alicante

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts is a museum in the city of Alicante, Spain, located in the Palacio del Conde de Lumiares, a four floor building constructed between 1748 and 1808 and declared a historical monument. The museum is devoted to painting and sculpture of Alicante from the sixteenth century to the early decades of the twentieth century.

Located at 38.3456, -0.479667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Spain, Museums in Alicante, Art museums established in 2001, 2001 establishments in Spain

Port of Alicante

The Port of Alicante is a seaport in Alicante, Spain on the Mediterranean Sea used for commercial and passenger traffic. The port is administered by the Port Authority of Alicante.

Located at 38.3369, -0.488611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ports and harbours of Spain, Alicante

Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante

The Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Valencian: Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari, Spanish: Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari) is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral located in Alacant, in the Valencian Community of Spain. The church, part of the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and was elevated to the title of cathedral on 9 March 1959 by Pope John XXIII.

Located at 38.3454, -0.4825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alicante, Cathedrals in Spain, Churches in the Valencian Community

Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante, Spain. It was built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the remains of a mosque. The basilica is composed from a single nave with six side chapels located between the buttresses. In 2007, by request of the city of Alicante to the Holy See, the church was promoted to the rank of basilica.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alicante, Basilica churches in Spain, Churches in the Valencian Community

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is a municipal museum in Alicante that exhibits the 20th-century and contemporary art. Created in 1976 thanks to Eusebio Sempere, and reopened in 2011 after a major renovation, the museum now consists of three permanent collections of about 800 art pieces. The museum is located in Asegurada building, the oldest civil building remaining in the city.

Located at 38.3462, -0.479694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Spain, Museums in Alicante, 1977 establishments in Spain, Art museums established in 1977, Modern art museums in Spain

Gran Sol

Gran Sol (also Hotel Gran Sol, Hotel Tryp Gran Sol) is a skyscraper and hotel in Alicante, Spain. Has 97 meters and 31 floors. It's a brand hotel Tryp Hotels belonging to the hotel group Sol Melia. The hotel is the third tallest building in the city, behind Estudiotel Alicante (100 m) and the El Barco (100 m).

Located at 38.3439, -0.483056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alicante, Skyscrapers between 50 and 99 meters, Skyscrapers in Spain, Skyscraper hotels in Spain, Buildings and structures completed in 1970

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