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The 15 Best Day Trips from Alicante

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Alicante, Spain, led by Valencia, Murcia, Elche. The closest is Elche, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Alicante at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Valencia126 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Murcia69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Elche21 km SW30 minHalf-day trip
Cartagena94 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Albacete139 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Orihuela50 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Lorca131 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Torrevieja44 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Torrent121 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Gandia74 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Benidorm37 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Sagunto150 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Molina de Segura71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Paterna129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Grao de Murviedro146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Alicante

  1. 1

    Valencia, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north of Alicante4 hr round trip

    What travelers see in Valencia

    • Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias - This futuristic architectural complex hosts a science museum, planetarium, and aquarium, making it perfect for family fun and education.
    • Bioparc Valencia - This immersive zoo is designed to reflect natural habitats, providing an educational and fun experience for all ages.
    • Central Market of Valencia - One of Europe’s largest markets, it offers a vast array of local foods and products, providing a delightful culinary experience.
    8 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Valencia
  2. 2

    Murcia, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Alicante2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Elche, Spain

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-west of Alicante1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Cartagena, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Alicante3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Albacete, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Alicante4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Orihuela, Spain

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Alicante2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Lorca, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Alicante4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Torrevieja, Spain

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south-west of Alicante1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Torrent, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Alicante3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Gandia, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north of Alicante2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Benidorm, Spain

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Alicante1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Sagunto, Spain

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Alicante4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Molina de Segura, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Alicante2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Paterna, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Alicante4 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Grao de Murviedro, Spain

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Alicante4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Alicante to Valencia

A realistic pace for Valencia, 126 km from Alicante. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Alicante
  2. 09:30Arrive in Valencia (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Bioparc Valencia
  6. 14:45Central Market of Valencia
  7. 16:15Head back to Alicante
  8. 18:15Home in Alicante

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Alicante?
The best day trips from Alicante are Valencia, Murcia, Elche, Cartagena, Albacete. The closest is Elche, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Alicante?
Elche is the closest, 21 km south-west of Alicante, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Alicante?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Alicante: Elche (30 min), Benidorm (45 min), Torrevieja (50 min), Orihuela (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Alicante for a day out?
Valencia is the largest city in day-trip range, 126 km north of Alicante and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Alicante?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sagunto at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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