Discover San Juan Beach, Alicante (Spain).
Playa de San Juan is one of the Costa Blanca’s most stunning beaches, located some 10 km north of Alicante city. Seven kilometres of fabulous golden sands extend along the Mediterranean coastline, from Cabo de la Huerta to El Campello – a broad, spacious, gently sloping beach with ‘Blue Flag’ standard; it is popular but rarely crowed.
There’s never a dull moment along the seafront or beach! A wide esplanade edges the extensive sandy bay, ideal for lazy strolls, a good walk, jogging or cycling depending on your energy levels.
A special skate board circuit delights kids of all ages, especially boys showing off their amazing skills.
Amenities include various parking zones and, running parallel to the road, a cycle lane and state-of-the-art tram line, which connects southwards to Alicante centre and northwards up the coast to Dénia (a frequent service, ideal if you want to leave the car at home).
The southern tip of the bay is sheltered by cliffs leading to the Cabo de las Huertas lighthouse. San Juan has a good selection of hotels from modest family-run hostels to lavish 5-star hotels, and holiday rental apartments. The proximity to golf courses is another attraction or the amazing trails a short drive away if you want to hike in Alicante mountains.
This seaside resort has a lively family atmosphere but, as the beach is so long, you can always find a quiet spot.
The beach features various zones of different activities…play areas for small children with the usual ‘pyramid’ rope climbing frames, swings and slides, a pirate boat and fantastic play house. It’s a good place for a child’s party, where family and friends can bring picnic tables, sit back and relax or join in the fun and games.
Keeping fit at the beach gym circuit is another option, with all the equipment and frames you could possibly want for an alfresco workout. The numerous beach volley nets on the sands are suitable for practice and competitions, or just mucking around with friends. Football volley games are also played.
Playa de San Juan attracts windsurf and kitesurf enthusiast in summertime; partake in these or other water sports or just have a laugh on a pedalo!
The smart promenade is lined with a variety of eateries – street cafés, fast food franchises, ice-cream parlours, tapas bars, pizzerias and classy restaurants serving both international and Spanish cuisine.
On the beachfront, typical restaurants with sea view terraces specialise in Mediterranean seafood cuisine and rice dishes. The second-line main avenue also offers many places to eat and some trendy live-music pubs. The summer ‘chiringuito’ beach bars are open till the early hours – when the sun goes down chill out under the stars to the gentle sound of the sea with a cool cocktail.
As you can see, there is something for all tastes and ages, San Juan Beach is fun for everyone. Facilities include invalid access points, lifeguards and first aid posts.
Come down for the San Juan’s Eve bonfire night festivities on June 23. Join in the ancient mystical Solstice celebrations…throw fruit, coin and petals into the sea at midnight, step into the healing, rejuvenating waters and make a wish come true. And if you’re feeling daring, you can always jump over the dying flames of a bonfire to purify your soul!
‘Playa de San Juan’ is easy to reach on the Alicante tramline, by local bus or by car. Nearest airport: Alicante
San Juan Pueblo – Sant Joan d’Alacant
Some 2 km inland from the coast, San Juan Pueblo (officially known as Sant Joan d’Alacant) is a town that dates back to VIII century, when invaders came over the sea from North Africa. Historical heritage includes the remains of ancient defensive towers dating back to the fifteenth century or possibly earlier, as well as churches and holy shrines.
Part of Alicante Metropolitan area, San Juan has been extensively developed to encompasses Alicante University Campus, hospitals and numerous shopping centres, for example.
Sant Joan d’Alacant celebrates the traditional San Juan festivities in style.
The ‘Hogueras de San Juan’ fiestas are also the highlight of the year in Alicante City, featuring a full programme of parades, street entertainment and live music; from 20 June culminating on the night of 24 June with the burning of the satirical ‘hogueras’ monuments and firework displays.
Related Posts about the Costa Blanca
Alicante Province – North to South
- Costa Blanca Beaches and Coastal Resorts with info on outdoor activities, watersports, local history, cuisine, fiestas, getting here…
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- Ondara
- Moraira
- Benissa
- Calpe
- Jalón Valley
- Altea
- Alfaz de Pi and El Albir
- Guadalest Valley – Guadalest village and reservoir walk
- Guadalest Valley – Benimantell, Beniarda, Benifato, Abdet, Confrides
- Benidorm
- Finestra Village and Cala de Finestrat Beach
- Finestrat Mountains Walk: Puig Campana
- Villajoyosa
- El Campello
- San Juan Beach
- Alicante
- Tabarca Island
- Torrevieja
- Rojales
- Pilar de La Horadada
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San Juan not much there so visited old town Alicante every day for shopping castle and lots of restaurants to choose from great for people watching!
Although it sounds like a religious festival, San Juan’s night has nothing to do with it. In fact, it is a pagan celebration of the Summer Equinox.