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City Guide > Europe > Spain > Alicante | |
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Getting Around Public Transport Public transport is operated in Alicante by the TAM bus company (tel: (965) 14 09 36; website: www.subus.es) with 12 different lines. Alicante is a relatively compact city and its major attractions are all within walking distance. However, a reliable bus service does operate in and around the city. The bus 9 goes to San Juan Beach every 15 minutes from the train station. Buses run roughly from 0600 until 2300 during the week, and from 0630 until 2230 at the weekend; each line has different timetables that can be found on the TAM bus company website. Single tickets can be purchased from the driver and cost ¬0.90. Passes for discounted travel are available and can be purchased in advance from kiosks, Caja Rural de Alicante offices and TAM ticket offices. There are several tram lines under construction that will connect all the main places in Alicante and suburbs with Benidorm, Altea and Denia. At present, there’s already one line in service, connecting Alicante with Campello. Taxis Reliable companies include Tele Taxi (tel: (965) 10 16 11), Radio Taxi (tel: (965) 91 01 23) and Area Taxi (tel: (965) 91 05 91). Car Hire Supplements are often charged for drivers under the age of 25 wishing to rent a car in Spain. A valid passport is required as proof of identity. Along with several smaller rental agencies, the following major companies provide car hire in Alicante: Atesa (tel: (965) 12 33 96; website: www.atesa.es), Avis (tel: (965) 14 44 66; website: www.avis.es), Europcar (tel: (965) 21 02 27; website: www.europcar.es) and Hertz (tel: (965) 13 11 23; website: www.hertz.es). Bicycle & Scooter Hire Bicycles and scooters can be hired from Rent and Go!, Avenida de Costa Blanca 95, San Juan beach (tel: (965) 26 06 20; web site: www.rentandgo.es). They also rent skateboards, roller blades and quad bikes. |