r/Alicante

Tenia una cita a la mañana el martes pasado en Alicante (me mude hace poco en las afueras de la ciudad), el tren no llego retrasado, directamente NUNCA PASO. Tuve que esperar el siguiente y llegue super tarde.

Ayer, volviendo de Alicante de nuevo, el tren salio 15 minutos tardes, y no entiendo porque pero en cada estacion se frenaba 10-15 minutos mas. O sea, un trayecto que deberia ser de 15-20 minutos termino siendo de 1 hora y 20 minutos.

Siempre funciona asi?

Hey everyone! I'm seriously considering moving to Alicante and would love some honest insight from people who live or have lived there.

My Spanish is still pretty basic. I am actively learning and plan to keep at it, but realistically, it'll take time before I'm comfortable in everyday situations.

So, I am curious how manageable it is to get by with English at shops, with landlords, at the doctor, dealing with bureaucracy, etc.

is there a decent expat or English-speaking community? Are there meetups, language exchanges, or social scenes where English is common?

This one matters a lot to me for the long run. Are there English cinemas, book clubs, comedy nights, or anything like that? I understand that learning Spanish is part of the deal, and I'm fully on board. But for long-term quality of life, having some English-language culture and entertainment around me would make a real difference.

Would love to hear from people who made the move. what surprised you, what was harder than expected, and anything you wish you'd known beforehand.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I am going to Alicante and Xabia with my girlfriend in two weeks and plan on proposing to her there.
Does anyone know of a secluded spot in nature, possibly overlooking the ocean?
Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'll be in Alicante from May 7th to May 11th and I'm trying to get a realistic idea of the weather.
Forecasts say it should be warm and sunny, but a love to hear from locals or people currently there.
How does it actually feel during the day and in the evening? Is it already warm enough for the beach and swimming, or is the sea still too cold? Also, is it usually windy around this time?
Any advice on what to pack (light clothes, jacket, etc.) would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hey guys, i’m going to Spain for a week with my friends. Can u advice some crazy good and unusual spots that we can’t find on G maps etc. please? We’re looking for a spots in Alicante, Torrevieja or somewhere 50 km aside. Thanks!

El Gobierno informa de un caso sospechoso de hantavirus en Alicante: "Dos de las personas que se sentaron en el entorno de la pasajera que acabó muriendo en Johhanesburgo tenían como destino España"

Hi!

We are going on a 4 day trip to Alicante. We are in 5 guys group, and we wonder if there is anything that we could do besides being on a beach in Alicante?

Maybe some near towns/cities worth seeing?

edit: we will be there at the end of June, which club, activities you suggest?

Any good flamenco bars/ places to recommend? There’s a lot on get your guide but quite keen to know if any locals would recommend a specific place? Not too bothered about having a fancy dinner or big spectacle, just good vibes etc.

Hello fellow alicanters. I am curious if there are people who would like to go to Ibiza like every now and then? I am thinking of creating a group so we can go, party, enjoy the island, and make good friends and connections. If we get a small group, we could split the costs for the car and house/boat rentals. Let me know what you think I can create a WP group)

Trabajo en hostelería y estoy viendo que el tema de las reservas por WhatsApp se está volviendo un caos, sobre todo en horas pico.

¿Cómo lo están gestionando ustedes en sus locales?

- ¿Usan solo WhatsApp o lo combinan con llamadas / apps?
- ¿Quién se encarga de responder y en qué horarios?
- ¿Cómo evitan errores tipo reservas duplicadas o mensajes que quedan sin contestar?
- ¿Anotan todo a mano, en Excel/Sheets, o tienen algún sistema?
- ¿Qué hacen cuando el cliente escribe fuera de horario o manda mensajes incompletos?

En nuestro caso, hay días que se mezclan mensajes, se pierden reservas o se responde tarde, y termina afectando el servicio.

Me interesa saber cómo lo están resolviendo otros bares/restaurantes de Alicante, sobre todo los que tienen bastante movimiento.

Si pueden contar ejemplos reales (lo que les funciona y lo que no), mejor.

Do clubs in alicante check ids for 17 year olds? general info in that topic

I'm not in my twenties and tend to run cold, so I want to be warm, but I only got a small luggage allowance thinking I wouldn't need much for 5 days. What kind of thing is suitable to wear at night to stay warm in mid May? Any advice would be appreciated. I'm flying to Alicante on the 13th of May.

Will be renting a villa for few weeks in Cumbre Del Sol, is there like a service where someone can cook and deliver home made meals?

There will be 8 people so no one really wants to cook or hire a personal chef :)

Please can someone recommend something :)