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LOCAL INFORMATION FOR ALICANTE AIRPORT (ALC)

Car Hire Alicante Airport Spain

Alicante Spain with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street, is one of the most well-known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante and the Costa Blanca owes its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometers and attracts many sun worshippers and pleasure seekers. The sun in Alicante shines virtually every day

Alicante's exceptional location between the mountains and the sea provides the city with a special kind of enrapturing beauty. The city, wherever one roams, is pervaded with the savour of the sea, playing its deeply-felt role as a seaport, as it has always done.

As Juan Gil-Albert said, "Alicante looks uninterruptedly to the Mediterranean", or in the words of Gabriel Miro "my city is pierced through and through by the Mediterranean". Another native author, Joan Fuster, wrote that Alicante "is without a doubt, the friendliest of all Valencian cities, a city one would choose to live in if one were to exchange a village for a city".

This love, care and affection shown to Alicante stems from two premises, the first of which is its privileged location and the second the mildness of its climate, with an average year round temperature of 18 C.

Alicante Airport Driving Directions

From Alicante, take the Autovia Alicante-Murcia and leave at the airport junction; alternatively, take the national road N-340 to the airport. From Benidorm, take the Autopista A-7.

Alicante Airport Car Parking

Parking is available at the airport in two carparks with a total capacity of 1,500 spaces. One carpark is located opposite the terminal building and the other next to it; long- and short-term parking rates are available.

Information and Help Desks

An Aena information desk (tel: (0)96 691 9100) is located at the check-in area; another one, in the Departures area, operates when the airport is busy. The Valencia Tourism Agency has an information desk on the lower floor (tel: (0)96 691 9367).

Alicante Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Facilities include bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: There are bars and restaurants, a fast-food outlet, an ice cream parlour and a cafeteria. Eight cafes and four restaurants are located in the Costa Blanca Plaza, the airport shopping and entertainment centre. Shopping: Shops include newsagents, tobacconists, gift and jewellery shops, a music store, cake shop, sports and shoe shops, CD and video store, and three duty-free shops. Luggage: There are lost property offices on the ground floor. There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour first aid service and a pharmacy.

Alicante Airport Conference and Business Facilities

Conference and business facilities are not generally available at the airport although there is a Ifach VIP Lounge on Departures level 1, offering phone, fax, photocopying and Internet access for business class passengers. Holiday Inn Alicante-Playa de San Juan (tel: (0)96 515 6185), which is 5km (3 miles) from Alicante, can provide conference and business facilities for up to 150 people.

Alicante Airport Disabled Facilities

There is a designated area outside the terminal building for dropping off disabled passengers. There are also designated parking spaces for disabled passengers in the airport carpark opposite the terminal building. The airport has lifts, ramps and disabled toilets; wheelchairs are available on request; passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Activities in and around the province of Alicante, Spain

Cheap car hire from Alicante airport with Argus Car Hire is the perfect way to explore Alicante and the surrounding regions. The city of Alicante itself is pleasant and has some interesting sites and points of attraction, but with the freedom afforded by low cost car rental with Argus Car Hire why not venture further afield and discover some of the real gems that can be found throughout the Alicante province? Or perhaps you're staying in one of Alicante's famous beach resorts and want to take a break from the sun, sea and sand for an afternoon.

With plenty of sights, activities and attractions that will suit most budgets, Alicante province is just waiting to be explored from the comfort and style of your rental car. The following are just four of the many possible excursions you can make in beautiful Alicante;

1. Guadalest

Guadalest is a remarkably picturesque and peaceful Spanish village situated on a precarious mountain ridge in a luscious green valley at the foothills of the Sierra de Aitana Mountains. Lying just 25km inland from Benidorm and roughly a two hour leisurely drive from Alicante, the village is a major tourist attraction due not only to its attractiveness and the inspirational views it offers, but due to the fascinating remnants of the village's infamously inaccessible castle.

An afternoon just ambling around the village is a rare joy - even the little caves that can be found as you make your way to the top of Guadalest have been turned into little museums and shops selling home made gifts, crafts and local produce. The excursion is particularly suitable for budget travelers, as there is spending necessary to reap the rewards from a visit to Guadalest. Even the best way to eat in the village is cheap - picnicking is the finest way to dine in Guadalest. The spectacular natural surroundings and impelling views turn a low cost picnic into a memorable feast.

2. The Fuentes del Algar

Near to Guadalest you will find the stunning Fuentes del Algar (Algar Waterfalls), which are situated in an idyllic and lush national park. Take the road to Callosa d'en Sarriá and from there the falls will be signposted. The walk up to the falls is full of interesting diversions and sights, including swimming pools, a train museum, and outlets selling the local nisperos. The sound of the cascading waters will reach you before the falls come into view, but when they do they are a wonderful sight to behold. Swimming in the clear (and quite cold!) waters at the base of the falls is a refreshing (and also quite cold!) experience.

There is a car park fee when you enter the park - but it is quite cheap, at just a few Euros. Even better for people working with a budget, the ticket (which is cheap enough in the first place!) is then redeemable when purchasing drinks or food in the adjacent bar/restaurant. Can't ask for a better deal than that!

3. The Cuevas del Canelobre

A short drive from Alicante in your hire car (just 24km northeast) will bring you to the Cuevas del Canelobre - a massive chamber of rock measuring some 150 meters in length and containing some truly impressive stalagmites and stalactites in various fascinating and amusing shapes. The acoustic quality inside the huge cave is such that it is often used as a venue for concerts and folk festivals - with some planning and a bit of luck you might get to experience one of these.

If this isn't possible for your excursion, don't worry - the cave is still more than worth visiting. Guided tours are cheap at around €5, and you are guaranteed a visually remarkable experience set to a beautiful soundtrack - there is ambient music pumped into the cave to accompany the tour and enhance the experience. The entrance to the cave can be found high on the Cabezón de Oro, meaning that before you even begin to descend into the stunning natural auditorium you are treated to some wonderful views of the Alicante landscape.

4. Costa Blanca Golf

The Costa Blanca is widely known for it's superb range of world-class golf courses, and is widely considered to be a player's paradise. With car hire from Alicante Airport, over 15 golf courses are accessible within a two-hour drive - golfers will be spoiled for choice. A variety of terrains and levels of difficulty ensures that even the finest golfer will be challenged when playing in Alicante. Likewise, novice golfers can find some less taxing courses more suitable to their needs.

Greens fees vary from course to course, some being a lot cheaper than others. It should be noted that you will probably pay less for a round in the off-peak season, as demand is so much greater in high season. Not only that, but it is wise to book in advance, particularly on some of the more desirable courses. Oh - and make sure you have room in the boot of your hire car for the golf clubs!

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