Language:
In Alicante there are two official languages:
- Spanish: the official language of the Spanish state.
- Valencian: the local language of the Region of Valencia.
Meal times:
Meal times tend to be a bit later than in the rest of Europe.
- Breakfast: Between 7.30am and 10am.
- Lunch: Between 2pm and 3pm.
- Dinner: Between 9pm and 10.30pm.
Postal services:
Central Post Office:
PLAZA. GABRIEL MIRO 7, 03003
Teléfono de contacto: 965131887
Fax: 96 5132287
Email: op.alicante@correos.com
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 8.30pm.
- Saturday from 9.30am to 2.00pm.
Banks:
Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.30pm. Only a few branches are open on Saturday morning. There are 24-hour ATM cash dispensers throughout the city, most of which accept international bank cards.
Credit cards:
Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Mastercard, 4B, Access and Diners Club.
Bank holidays:
- New Year’s Day: 1st January.
- Epiphany: 6th January.
- San José: 19th March.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday: exact dates vary.
- Santa Faz: Exact date varies (second Thursday after Maundy Thursday).
- Labour Day: 1st May.
- San Juan: 24th June.
- Virgen de la Asunción: 15th August.
- Region of Valencia day: 9th October.
- Columbus Day: 12th October.
- All Saints’ Day: 1st November.
- Day of the Spanish Constitution: 6th December.
- The Immaculate Conception: 8th December.
- Christmas: 25th December.
Electricity:
Standard voltage is 220-240V AC, 50 Hz.
Electrical appliances from the US require a transformer and an adaptor.
Plugs are two-pin and adaptors are available at any hardware store.
Will Santa Barbara castle be open on 6th or 8th December – I see they’re public holidays in Spain
The 6th and 8th of december will be open from 10.00am to 8pm. More info at http://alicanteturismo.com/castle-santa-barbara/?lang=en
Hello
are there are any public swimming pools in Alicante
gracias
Yes of course, check this brochure, please, inside you will find info about public swiming-pools
Complejo de Piscinas Monte Tossal «José Antonio Chicoy»
http://www.alicante.es/es/equipamientos/complejo-piscinas-monte-tossal-jose-antonio-chicoy
Piscina Municipal «Luis Asensi» (Antigua Cochera Tranvías)
http://www.alicante.es/es/equipamientos/piscina-municipal-luis-asensi-antigua-cochera-tranvias
Piscina Municipal Vía Parque
http://www.alicante.es/es/equipamientos/piscina-municipal-parque
WE visit Alicante 24 December to 31 December. Will there be restaurants open on 25th and 26th December?
Do you have a list of them?
There are many restaurants that opens on 25th and 26th of december. We can’t provide you at the moment any info, but you can contact tourist info offices of Alicante City turismo@alicanteturismo.com, or 0034-965149219 to get some info.
Please send me information about shops in Alicante that sell old coins to collectors ( Numismatica ).
We are so sorry but we don’t provide that kind of information from this website.
Please contact tourist info offices turismo@alicanteturismo.com
Our best regards.