Alicante is the main city of Spain's Costa Blanca and a sun-soaked Mediterranean resort. The hilltop Santa Bárbara castle, the palm-lined Explanada de España promenade and a golden beach right in the centre make it an ideal destination for lovers of sun and sea. Let's look at how to reach Alicante from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Alicante is served by Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), about 10 km from the centre
- Direct flights to Spain are often seasonal; from Kutaisi, Wizz Air seasonally covers several Spanish destinations
- From Tbilisi a convenient connection runs via Barcelona, Milan or Vienna — around 8-11 hours including the layover
- Ticket price: $340-650 round trip, depending on season and connection
- The Travel365 price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa and entry
Spain is in the Schengen zone, so Georgian citizens need a type C tourist visa to visit Alicante. Submit your application at least 2 months before the flight — details are in the Schengen visa guide.
Keep in mind the Schengen 90/180-day rule and the upcoming ETIAS authorisation, an ESTA-style online permit for visa-free travellers once it launches.
Spain's currency is the euro (EUR). Cards work almost everywhere, though a little cash is handy in small bars — see the currency exchange guide.
🏰 Top attractions
- Santa Bárbara Castle: perched on Mount Benacantil, with panoramic views of the city and sea
- Explanada de España: a palm-lined promenade paved with a wavy marble mosaic — Alicante's symbol
- Postiguet Beach: the central golden-sand beach at the foot of the castle
- Barrio de Santa Cruz: the old town's colourful, flower-decked narrow streets
- MARQ archaeology museum and the Mercado Central covered market
- The port and seafront promenade — for an evening stroll and fresh seafood
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $110-190/night || 4★ $220-380/night
- Food: tapas or a set lunch (menú del día) $12-22; a restaurant $25-45
- Transport: city buses and the TRAM are cheap; airport bus C-6 to the centre ~$5
- Beach and the Explanada — free; you can walk up to the castle on foot
- Day trip — Valencia is about 1.5 hours by train
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
Alicante is sunny almost year-round — the Costa Blanca has one of Europe's mildest coastal climates. The best times are May-June and September-October: a warm sea without the heat. July-August is hot and crowded, while winter is mild and calm — ideal for sightseeing.
Get an eSIM on arrival for internet and be sure to have travel insurance. Alicante pairs naturally with other Spanish stops — combine Valencia, Málaga and Barcelona in one trip.
The TRAM tram runs from Alicante along the coast all the way to Benidorm — a beautiful seaside route that's a sight in itself.
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