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I Followed Google Maps… and Ended Up in the WRONG Old Town 😳

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👁️ 421 views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 12:15
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Google Maps took me to the wrong place. Just got off the ship here in Alante, Spain.

This is such a beautiful walk. Oh, it's so enjoyable. So enjoyable.

Sometimes getting lost makes you find amazing things.

The city is actually very easy to explore from the cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use shuttle train (€6 round trip) to avoid long walk from cruise port.
Explore Old Town during Holy Week to see procession setups.
Walk to Mushroom Street for a unique, filmed street experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost in a foreign portIt's safe; many women walk alone, and getting lost can lead to interesting finds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Alicante a walkable cruise port?
QWhat can you do for free from the cruise ship?
QIs it worth exploring Old Town on your own?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

Google Maps sent me to the WRONG Old Town in Alicante… and this is where I ended up 😳 I thought I was walking to the main old town—but it took me somewhere completely different. Here’s what it’s really like to walk Alicante from the cruise ship, including Old Town, Mushroom Street, Holy Week surprises, and whether it’s worth doing on your own. On this Harmony of the Seas transatlantic port day, I tested one of Europe’s most walkable cruise ports to see what you can do for free from the ship. If you're cruising to Alicante and wondering whether you can explore on your own without an excursion, I hope this helps you decide if it’s something you’d want to do too. 🧢 Shop the barely packed gear I wore in this video 👇🏻 https://barely-packed.myshopify.com (That hat travels with me almost everywhere.) 🎥 Watch the full Harmony of the Seas Transatlantic series here 👇🏻 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVpgXoLEwxkVDPyixXR_BRDUnYxU1-FSl&si=t6ET9fzQD_qcavZh 🎥 More videos in this transatlantic series coming soon — subscribe @barely-packed and come along for the adventure. ————————————- 00:00 Getting Lost in Alicante? 00:32 Walking From the Cruise Port 02:40 Google Maps Goes Wrong 04:04 Unexpected Holy Week Discovery 05:27 Alicante Old Town & Mushroom Street 11:48 Final Thoughts + Next Port —————————————— #AlicanteCruisePort #CruisePortWalk #HarmonyOfTheSeas #CruiseVlog #SpainCruisePort #WalkableCruisePort