DIY Alicante (No Tour Needed): 15-Minute Walk, Old Town, Mercado & Beach Day | Part 26
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They've actually been very helpful. Even people that have been there to sell a tour, when you've had a common question, they've helped answer those questions, point you in the right direction, provide you with useful information.
This beach surpassed our expectations. We didn't really spend much time at the beach today.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for a beach day, Alakante is a good beachy day option.
We had a great day in Aleante and uh going to probably just go listen to some music.
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New Videos Every WEEK! - Join our YouTube family! Click here to SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@AlexErika?sub_confirmation=1 Social Links TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Twitter https://x.com/AlexEAguilar My main camera = https://amzn.to/44FHdkE Cruising into Alicante, Spain? We explored on our own—no tour, no stress. Here’s our simple, family-friendly route you can copy from the MSC pier: marina → Old Town → Cathedral of San Nicolás (cultural visit €2), Mercado Central, sweets on Calle San Francisco (Mushroom Street), and a relaxing finish by the beach next to the port before walking back. Our route & prices (family DIY): Walk from ship to town: ~15–20 minutes (there is a shuttle, mainly intended for mobility needs, but many people still use it). - Marina & promenade: easy, scenic stroll with shade on lower street level; great photo spots. - Blue double-decker city bus: about €10–€12 if you want a quick overview. - Cathedral of San Nicolás: €2 cultural visit (donation box). - Mercado Central: meats upstairs, fish downstairs; perfect for a quick drink/snack break. - Calle San Francisco (“Mushroom Street”): kid-pleasing stop for ice cream & churros. - Beach near the port: parks/play areas, vendors (the kids scored patched soccer jerseys for €20–€25). - Return to ship: another 15–20 minute walk along the waterfront. Vibe & tips: - Vendors weren’t pushy—actually helpful with directions. - Bathrooms: McDonald’s/Burger King in town can be clutch. - Bring small cash/card for small admissions & snacks. - If you’re thinking “fortress views,” decide early—walking up is a climb and taxis weren’t obvious for the top while we were there. - Alicante works great for a beach-and-stroll port day with kids. ¿Hablas español? Exploramos Alicante por nuestra cuenta: paseo desde el barco (15–20 min), marina, Catedral de San Nicolás (entrada cultural €2), Mercado Central, Calle San Francisco (helado/churros) y playa junto al puerto. Perfecto para familias. If this helped, like & subscribe and share with your cruise Facebook group so their Alicante day runs smooth too. 🙌 Chapters below ↓ Chapters 0:00 Hello Alicante! Walk from ship (15–20 min) 0:26 Waterfront promenade & raised platform views 1:14 Beach looks inviting (wish we brought suits!) 1:40 Buses & the not-bad walk option 2:21 Helpful vendors, not pushy 2:38 Blue double-deckers ~€10–€12 3:03 Marina & casino area 3:26 Debating the climb to the fortress 3:55 Onto the main drag & cafés (yes… McDonald’s!) 4:07 Explanada de España tiles & Ramblas area 4:29 Tourist map & DIY walking routes (Old Town focus) 5:00 Old Town streets & tapas temptations 5:20 Cathedral of San Nicolás cultural visit (€2) 6:58 Quick look inside & square/playground for kids 8:52 Mercado Central (meat upstairs, fish downstairs) 10:11 Drinks/snacks in the market 11:06 Bumping into cruise friends (cheers!) 11:32 Market closing (~14:40) → head toward Luceros 12:25 Boutique stop & Fanta break (Euro formula!) 13:34 Back toward marina for food 13:47 Calle San Francisco (Mushroom Street) + ice cream & churros 14:44 Park with giant trees 15:01 Recognizing the main boulevard tiles 15:24 Pit stop: McDonald’s/BK bathrooms 15:53 Beachfront Mediterranean restaurant (good location) 16:40 Vendor jerseys with patches (€20–€25) 18:39 Meal wrap-up & beach verdict (nice sand!) 19:14 Heading back—easy beachy port day 20:32 Waterfront stroll & evening sky 21:06 Raised platform views again 21:25 Passing the MSC shuttle (we walked) 22:29 Back onboard → evening entertainment #Alicante #Spain #CruisePort #MSCCruises #MediterraneanCruise #FamilyTravel #TravelWithKids #MercadoCentral #CathedralSanNicolas #MushroomStreet Aiden's birth video http://goo.gl/EKm6K9 Alex Surprising Erika in Mexico http://goo.gl/TIJB5M Business Inquiries enjoimedia@gmail.com FOLLOW #Travel #AlexAndErika #Cruise #Vlog #TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #TravelInformation