Escape the bleak UK January weather with a seaside break along Spain’s Costa Blanca. By unbundling direct return flights from London (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) or Cardiff with a highly rated stay right off Postiguet Beach, you can secure a 3-night Spanish coastal trip starting from just £110 per person.
Deal Summary
- Destination: Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain 🇪🇸
- Trip Type: 3-Night Weekend Winter Sun Break
- Dates: Thursday 14th January – Sunday 17th January 2027
- Departure Airports: London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), Cardiff (CWL)
- Cardiff Flight Times: Outbound Thu 17:30 ➡️ Inbound Sun 07:10
- Accommodation: Big Room Holiday Alicante (Rambla Méndez Núñez 48)
- Location Rating: Rated 9.6/10 for Location (880+ reviews)
- Total DIY Price:
- From London Gatwick: £110.00 per person
- From London Luton: £111.00 per person
- From London Stansted: £112.00 per person
- From Cardiff: £117.00 per person(All pricing based on 2 people sharing)
Price & Route Breakdown
| Departure Airport | Direct Return Flight (pp) | 3 Nights Stay (pp) | Total Cost (pp) |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £62.00 | £49.00 | £110.00 |
| London Luton (LTN) | £61.00 | £49.00 | £111.00 |
| London Stansted (STN) | £63.00 | £49.00 | £112.00 |
| Cardiff (CWL) | £68.00 | £49.00 | £117.00 |
Accommodation cost: £98.00 total for 3 nights split between 2 people (£49.00pp).
The Accommodation: Big Room Holiday Alicante
- Location: Rambla Méndez Núñez 48, 03002 Alicante, Spain
- Guest Score: Rated 9.6/10 for Location from 884 real guest reviews
- Transit Access: 100 yards walking distance from Mercado station
- Beach Proximity: Short, flat stroll down the avenue to Playa del Postiguet and the marina
Sitting directly on Rambla Méndez Núñez, the stay places you in the heart of Alicante’s central avenue. You are steps away from traditional tapas taverns in the historic El Barrio district, local tram connections at Mercado, and the seafront promenade (Explanada de España).
Effortless Airport Transfers
Reaching the city centre from Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is straightforward:
- Direct C-6 Bus: Departs every 20 minutes from the departures level outside terminal arrivals.
- Journey Time: Approximately 20–25 minutes.
- Stop: Get off right at Plaza del Mar or Rambla Méndez Núñez, a short walk to the property door.
- Fare: €3.85 each way (tickets can be purchased contactless on board).
Suggested 3-Night Weekend Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday): Arrival & Late Tapas
- Land in Alicante, catch the C-6 bus directly to Rambla Méndez Núñez, and check in.
- Head into the cobbled streets of El Barrio (the Old Town) for evening tapas, grilled squid, and glasses of local Alicante DO wine.
Day 2 (Friday): Castle Views & Seafront Strolls
- Morning: Walk through the colorful, flower-lined alleys of the Santa Cruz neighborhood up to Santa Bárbara Castle (Castillo de Santa Bárbara), or take the elevator directly opposite Postiguet Beach for 360-degree views of the Mediterranean coastline.
- Afternoon: Stroll along the marble wave mosaic of the Explanada de España under the palm trees.
- Evening: Head near Mercado Central for dinner, trying authentic arroz a banda (traditional coastal rice cooked in rich seafood broth).
Day 3 (Saturday): Coastal Exploring & Marina Sunset
- Morning: Hop on the tram at Mercado station for a quick ride along the coast, or explore the bustling indoor food stalls of Mercado Central.
- Afternoon: Relax along Postiguet Beach with daytime sunshine and coastal temperatures hovering around 17°C.
- Evening: Take a sunset walk around the marina, followed by a final evening of pintxos and churros along Calle San Francisco.
Day 4 (Sunday): Early Flight Home
- Check out, take the short C-6 bus ride back to Alicante Airport, and catch the 07:10 flight back to the UK, landing with the rest of your Sunday completely free.
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