Alicante Castle & San Juan
Alicante is a port city located on the Mediterranean coast, where we will see the Castle of Santa Bárbara, the Historic Center, the port and we will enjoy the white sand beaches of San Juan.
The second most populous city of Valencian community, which was founded by the Greeks under the name Akra Leuké (“white promontory”), then the Romans named it Album Castrum (“white fortress”) and Lucentum (place of light), and to the arrival of the Arabs this name will be converted to al-Laqant (current name in Valencian) and Alicante in Castilian.
This magical city with an impressive light attracts many tourists for its Mediterranean climate, its castle, white sand beaches and historic center.
Castle of Santa Bárbara and Esplanade of Spain
Santa Barbara castle, located right in the city center at 167 m of altitude, from where the panoramic views of the city, sea, beaches and its surroundings are amazing.
(These days you can visit only by appointment, but thanks to the councilor for culture of Alicante to leave us this opportunity), Special measures covid see below.
The second attraction of this city is the Esplanade of Spain, a promenade parallel to the port, built during the first half of the 20th century, made up of six and a half million tiles that draw a wavy mosaic of red, blue and white colors.
And do not forget, its old town with narrow streets, the Basilica of Santa Maria, and the oldest church in the city.
San juan beach
Playa de San Juan is a real paradise with fine white sand, crystal clear waters. It is the best known beach in Alicante and highly appreciated for the quality of its waters and it is a blue flag beach.
Program:
9:00 Departure
We will depart at 9:00 from Valencia.
11:00 Arrival
We arrive in Alicante, a 15 minute break and we will go towards the castle. 45 minute walk to the castle.
12:00 Castle
Entry to the castle, and guided tour.
1 hour and a half in the castle * See below the Covid measurements in the castle.
13:30 City centre tour
Going down to the city, and guided tour of the city. 1 hour visit.
14:30 Lunch
Free time for food, enjoy the city, port etc.
15:30 Playa San Juan / Beach time
We meet on the bus and go to San Juan beach. We will arrive before 16:00, without 15 minutes from Alicante.
19:30 Vamos
Beach time, until 19:30.
Playa hasta 19:30.
19:45 Back to Valencia
We meet on the bus to return to our city Valencia,
Beachwear: Swimsuit / Bikini, towel, sun cream, etc …
Food and water: You can bring your own food or buy there (there are so many restaurants). Normally we suggest bringing your food, but these days our economy is not very good and the tourism sector needs our help, so if you can eat or buy a drink, we and they will thank you.
Guided tour and way to the castle: comfortable shoes, light clothing (it will be very hot) and let’s not forget the sun cream
Single ticket: 24€
Group of 5 or more: 23€
—- RESERVE BEFORE WEDNESDAY AND SAVE 2€ —-
Special 5% discount with a code “VALENCIAERASMUS”
You can book it in the Language Exchange meetings, online and or in the office
Office: Monday to Friday (9:00 – 14:00) Plaza Honduras 26
Monday: Bigben, Plaza Honduras 36 (20:30 – 23:00)
Tuesday : Palau Alameda, Carrer de l’Arquitecte Mora, 2
Thursday: Bigben, Plaza Honduras 36 (20:30 – 23:00)
Covid measures in the Castle
Due to the situation, the reservation to the castle is individual, but thanks to the Alicante culture that has left us a reservation for the Valencia Language Exchange. Measures: 1. The visits will be divided into groups of max 15 people. 2. Each group will enter to the castle with an interval of 10 minutes. 3. Everyone at all times in the castle will wear masks. 4. At two group will not mix. 4. The Explanations of the guided tour of the place of 40 minutes will be reduced to 10-15 minutes making things clear to see in the castle. 5. Groups will be formed according to the arrival at the castle. (who comes before enters before)
Protocolo Coronavirus VLE
In order to travel and enjoy safely we will have to follow these protocols to travel with VLE / CoAcad. First of all, if you feel some symptoms like fever / cough / respiratory problem you should not participate to the trip. Use of a mask will be mandatory at all times on the bus. The bus will be sanitized before and after each service. Before boarding the bus, temperature control will be done. We will give you a disinfecting wipe so you can safely clean your seat. Do not print a ticket to avoid handling paper, show us the QR code on your mobile or just tell us your name and surname. 7. During the guided tour everybody will wear the mask.
Important & Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy:
If you cannot join the trip, the following conditions apply:
Until Monday (20:00): 100% devolución. (5 days before)
Until Tuesday (20:00): 80% devolución. (4 days before)
Until Wednesday (20:00): 70% Devolución (3 days before)
Until Thursday (20:00): 50% Devolución. (2 days before)
After Thursday, No devolución (1 day before)
Special Coronavirus Protocol. If you feel bad: Fever, cough or Respirate problem , Please don't come at the meeting point. If you show us a a valid paper proof and we will return you in form of voucher. Same apply in case of Emergency(illness, injury or force majeure)
These devolution doesn’t include the service fee.
Important info: We will always stay as a group, but if you want to explore on your own, it is possible. You will need to inform one of the organisers and be on time at the meeting places on the time of departures.
The weather is going to be good on the day of the trip. In case of bad weather, the Trip will be postponed/ cancelled or extra precautions will be taken. (In case you cannot join due to cancelation or postponement of the date, your money will be returned to you).
For every trip, there is always a minimum and a maximum number of participants.
Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje COACAD, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V
All our trips are organised by Travel agency, COACAD, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.
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