Sports in Alicante

Alicante, a sports destination

Alicante, with its Mediterranean climate, is perfect for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Its beaches and natural spaces offer the ideal setting for hiking, cycling, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and more. The city also has an extensive bike lane network and allows open-water swimming all year round.

Alicante is also home to major sporting events, highlighting the international regatta The Ocean Race, or Costa Blanca Beach Games.

Enjoy a unique sports experience in this exceptional destination.

Sports in Alicante

Nautical

Nautical

Alicante is an excellent nautical destination. You can enjoy activities such as sailing or paddle surfing along its 32 km of coastline and dive in the Marine Reserve of Tabarca Island or Cabo de la Huerta. The city is home to the prestigious Real Club de Regatas and its renowned Sailing School on Avenida de Villajoyosa, and it has numerous nautical schools that invite you to explore the Mediterranean from a unique perspective.
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Beach sports

Beach Sports

The beaches of Alicante are ideal for practicing sports. At San Juan Beach, you will find areas for volleyball, football, calisthenics equipment, and bio-healthy areas for exercise and children's games. The Postiguet and Urbanova Beach also have facilities for beach sports throughout the year.

GOLF COURSES IN ALICANTE

Golf Courses in Alicante

Alicante is a paradise for golfers! With two 18-hole courses, Alicante Golf and El Plantio, you will enjoy top-notch facilities in a perfect Mediterranean setting. Alicante Golf, designed by Severiano Ballesteros, is just 10 minutes from the center, and El Plantio offers a natural environment with services such as swimming pools and restaurants.
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Permanent Swimming Channel "Serra Grossa"

Permanent Swimming Channel "Serra Grossa"

Alicante’s climate is perfect for swimming any time of year. The permanent swimming channel "Serra Grossa," the longest in Spain at 2,000 meters, offers a unique experience starting from Albufereta Beach. The city also features modern indoor and outdoor pools, which have hosted international swimming competitions.
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Athletics

Athletics

Monte Tossal Sports Area is ideal for runners. The Joaquin Villar Municipal Stadium has an eight-lane track and modern training facilities. Its peaceful and well-connected location makes it perfect for sports events and high-level training.

Cycling

Cycling

With over 150 km of bike lanes, Alicante is perfect for exploring on two wheels. From San Juan Beach to Urbanova Beach, you’ll enjoy marked routes and services like bike rentals, making it easy to discover the city and its surroundings in an active way!

Tennis and Paddle

Tennis and Paddle

Alicante has excellent facilities for racket sports. Clubs like Montemar Athletic Club and the Arena Sports Center at San Juan Beach offer top-quality tennis and paddle courts.

Football

Football

Alicante is a football lover’s dream, with public and private fields for all levels. The Monte Tossal Sports Area includes Jose Rico Perez Stadium and the field at the city’s old racetrack. In Villafranqueza, the Antonio Solana Sports Complex provides fields for 11-a-side and 7-a-side football.

Nautical

Nautical

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Beach sports

Beach Sports

Golf

Golf

Permanent Swimming Channel "Serra Grossa"

Permanent Swimming Channel "Serra Grossa"

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Athletics

Athletics

Cycling

Cycling

Tennis and Paddle

Tennis and Paddle

Football

Football

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