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I sentrum er de beste handleområdene i og rundt hovedgatene i sentrum, ramblas og Avenida Federico Soto/Doctor Gadea. Også i Avenida de Maisonnave finner en kjente butikkjeder og blant annet det kjente varemagasinet El Corte Ingles. Ellers finner vi kjøpesenteret Panoramis, som ligger nede ved havnemarinaen på Explanadas vestlige ende, og kjøpesenteret Centro Comercial Gran Vía på nordsiden av byen. Ved universitetet er det et stort outlet varehus, hvor en kan gjøre et kupp på kjente merkevarer.
El Barrio vrimler av små, eksklusive butikker med keramikk fra Agost, vesker fra Gata de Gorgos, tepper fra Crevillente og det siste innen design og sko fra Elda. Skobutikker finnes det nok av, alt fra kjente merker som Camper til eksklusive, designede modeller.
RESTAURANTEr
La Taberna del Gourmet $
This taverna could almost be described as a tapas museum! Huge choice of tapas on display, all prepared using high quality ingredients, as well as an extensive selection of wines.
https://latabernadelgourmet.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/la-taberna-del-gourmet
Alba $
The fusion of local Alicante and Italian cuisine on offer in this attractive and intimate eatery in a residential district comes as a pleasant surprise and is explained by the culinary experiences of chef Alba Esteve during her stints working in several prestigious restaurants in Italy. Choose between the à la carte and an enticing tasting menu.
https://www.albarestaurante.com/en/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/alba
Manero $
A unique restaurant that has recreated the ambience of a traditional grocery store, where you can enjoy delicate tapas, Iberian hams, salted dishes, high-quality tinned products and even seafood, many of which are packaged ready to take away.
https://barmanero.es/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/manero
Tabula Rasa $$
Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
Located in the city’s historic Benalúa district, Tabula Rasa boasts a well-maintained façade plus an interior with a tranquil and traditional ambience. The two hands-on owners (Rafa in the kitchen; Juan Pablo in the dining room) are keen to offer honest cuisine that showcases Alicante’s culinary traditions, but with a modern technical approach and a continual focus on fresh seasonal ingredients (they do not use freezers or vacuum packs). The dishes, which change almost daily, are centred around an enticing tasting menu on which rice and “fideuás” take pride of place.
https://en.tabularasarestaurante.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/tabula-rasa
Brel $$
Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
A family-owned business that, in homage to its origins, takes its name from the famous Belgian singer Jacques Brel, renowned worldwide for his song “Ne me quitte pas”. This restaurant, which initially operated as a pizzeria, boasts a superb beach location and an attractive interior that is bright, spacious and designed in contemporary style, and features a special bar-style table in front of the glass-fronted kitchen. The contemporary Mediterranean menu is high on detail, with specific sections for fresh pasta, innovative pizzas and Asian-inspired dishes.
https://www.restaurantebrel.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/el-campello/restaurant/brel
Steki $$
Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
A life full of travel characterises Fernando and Olivia, a charming couple who have made their different culinary cultures (he is Mexican; she is Greek) the cornerstone of their joint gastronomic project. The name (Steki translates as a “meeting place”) of their simple restaurant, located in a pedestrian street in the city’s old quarter, also highlights this philosophy. Their dishes, based around the cooking of the Mediterranean with nods to Mexican and Greek cooking, are made for sharing and feature a mix of highly surprising flavours. We highly recommend ordering the daily specials.
https://stekirestaurante.es/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/steki
Monastrell $$$
Monastell’s menus, which also include vegetarian options, focus on “natural” cuisine with a particular relish for fish and seafood direct from the local auction alongside excellent rice dishes. The restaurant has its own market garden just 15km away.
https://monastrell.com/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/monastrell
Nou Manolín
Her serveres ikke bare Spanias beste tapas, Nou Manolín har også en sjelden bra og variert à la carte-meny. Ligger i en av gågatene i sentrum. Adresse: C/ vil egas, 3 Tlf. +34 96 520 03 68 www.noumanolin.com.
El Portal
A super-cool gastro-bar with an attractive bar and a variety of tables serving tapas, Iberian hams, seafood, cheeses, rice dishes and a selection of grilled dishes. Cocktails and after-work drinks complete the picture!
https://www.elportaltaberna.es/
https://guide.michelin.com/en/comunidad-valenciana/alacant/restaurant/el-portal261947
Barer & Natteliv
Barer & Nattelivet, med puber, ølhaller og klubber, er i hovedsak samlet i det området som kalles ”la zona” (Avenida de Cajal, Paseo del Doctor Gadea og kvartalet rundt).
Clan Cabaret
Klassisk bar i alicantenatten. Clan Cabaret er dessuten blitt en kulturell referanse takket være sine liveforestillinger og kunst- og tegneserieutstillinger. Adresse: C/Capitán Segarra, 16.
4 Gatos Jazz Bar
Genuin pub med livemusikk alle dager i uken. Hett tips til jazzelskere. Adresse: C/García Morato, 4.
La Naya
Byens beste bar for Coctails med is som Mojitos o Margueritas. Avkjøler godt i den varme Alicantesolen. Adresse: Calle Labradores 3 Tlf: +34 96 558 44 77.
Celestial Copas
Dette stedet er himmelriket for den som har en forkjærlighet for kitsch. Klassiske lysestaker, røde fløyelsgardiner og mye gull overalt er noen av ingrediensene. Har dessuten en veldig fin terrasse. Adresse: Calle San Pascual 1.
La Sidreria Escondida
Har du ikke testet en cidreria før kan Alicante være første stedet. På La Sidreria Escondida drikker man cider på spansk vis (med instruksjon fra serveringspersonalet). Synes man at det virker vanskelig finns det også vin og øl. Uansett et trivelig sted. Adresse: Plaza San Cristó- bal 8.
Ovuca Club
Techno og høyt volum samler Alicantes yngre generasjon. Åpent fra 23.30 til 04.30. Adresse: Calle San José.