Alicante/Alacant

City in Alicante, Spain

Overview

Alicante/Alacant is a lively Mediterranean port city known for its picturesque waterfront, golden beaches, and blend of historic charm and modern living. With a lively cultural scene, excellent cuisine, and warm weather, Alicante is a gateway to Spain's Costa Blanca.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.35°, -0.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,143
Local Cost
$1,227
Local Income
$1,520
Cashless
80
English
70
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-4.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
329 mm
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
215 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
317
Coworking
2
Cafes
133
Nightlife
101
Parks
81
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1376.0
Airport
ALC
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 206 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.