06-07-2025
Cardiff Airport has £43 flights to popular Spanish holiday resort loved by celebs this August
Cardiff Airport has £43 flights to popular Spanish holiday resort loved by celebs this August
Some big names are often spotted enjoying the area which is full of palm tree-lined promenades and old streets
The Santa Barbara Castle and town square on a sunny summer's day
(Image: ©2024 Aleksandrs Tihonovs )
You can get Ryannair flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante for less than a train journey to London this summer. At the time of writing, Sunday, August 17 is the cheapest date to travel to the holiday hotspot in August, with flights costing as little as £43.
On several other dates that month, you can also fly for less than £50, making it a super affordable option if you're looking to soak up some summer sun outside of the UK over the next couple of months.
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While Benidorm might get all the attention, Alicante itself has loads to explore with palm tree-lined promenades and old streets to traditional tapas spots and waterfront bars.
One of the palm-lined promenades of Los Arenales del Sol, pretty coastal town in the province of Alicante
(Image: ©2024 Aleksandrs Tihonovs )
The flight time from Cardiff is just over two hours, meaning you could be dipping your toes in the Mediterranean by lunchtime if you head out early doors.
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And even if you've just come over for a bit of sun and sangria (no judgement), there are some gorgeous historical highlights you might want to take note of if you're into mixing it up a bit.
The city is watched over by Castillo de Santa Bárbara, a 16th-century fortress perched on a rocky headland, offering sweeping views across the coastline.
Cala los Tiestos in Alicante, is a paradise beach between cliffs in the Comunidad Valencia with the Mediterranean sea
(Image: 2024 Artur Debat )
There is also the city's historic old quarter which is packed with interesting architecture, museums, and shady little squares perfect for an afternoon drink and several Instagram selfies.
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For people who love a bit of glitz and glamour on holiday, then Alicante definitely ticks the box as it's also become a prime site for celeb spotting in recent years, with Matt Damon having been spotted holiday-ing in Javea, Spain, which is in the Alicante region, several times.
Nigella Lawson also owns a house in Javea, Alicante, according to Property Guides and Hamiltons of London .
Another famous British star to be seen out and about in Alicante was Rhys Ifans, who is best known for his role as Spike in Notting Hill.
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So for anyone after a short, budget-friendly break that still feels like a 'proper' holiday Alicante is definitely a stunning choice, and the price from Cardiff makes it even more tempting.
