DIY Alicante (No Tour Needed): 15-Minute Walk, Old Town, Mercado & Beach Day | Part 26
New Videos Every WEEK! - Join our YouTube family! Click here to SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@AlexErika?sub_confirmation=1 Social Links TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Twitter https://x.com/AlexEAguilar My main camera = https://amzn.to/44FHdkE Cruising into Alicante, Spain? We explored on our own—no tour, no stress. Here’s our simple, family-friendly route you can copy from the MSC pier: marina → Old Town → Cathedral of San Nicolás (cultural visit €2), Mercado Central, sweets on Calle San Francisco (Mushroom Street), and a relaxing finish by the beach next to the port before walking back. Our route & prices (family DIY): Walk from ship to town: ~15–20 minutes (there is a shuttle, mainly intended for mobility needs, but many people still use it). - Marina & promenade: easy, scenic stroll with shade on lower street level; great photo spots. - Blue double-decker city bus: about €10–€12 if you want a quick overview. - Cathedral of San Nicolás: €2 cultural visit (donation box). - Mercado Central: meats upstairs, fish downstairs; perfect for a quick drink/snack break. - Calle San Francisco (“Mushroom Street”): kid-pleasing stop for ice cream & churros. - Beach near the port: parks/play areas, vendors (the kids scored patched soccer jerseys for €20–€25). - Return to ship: another 15–20 minute walk along the waterfront. Vibe & tips: - Vendors weren’t pushy—actually helpful with directions. - Bathrooms: McDonald’s/Burger King in town can be clutch. - Bring small cash/card for small admissions & snacks. - If you’re thinking “fortress views,” decide early—walking up is a climb and taxis weren’t obvious for the top while we were there. - Alicante works great for a beach-and-stroll port day with kids. ¿Hablas español? Exploramos Alicante por nuestra cuenta: paseo desde el barco (15–20 min), marina, Catedral de San Nicolás (entrada cultural €2), Mercado Central, Calle San Francisco (helado/churros) y playa junto al puerto. Perfecto para familias. If this helped, like & subscribe and share with your cruise Facebook group so their Alicante day runs smooth too. 🙌 Chapters below ↓ Chapters 0:00 Hello Alicante! Walk from ship (15–20 min) 0:26 Waterfront promenade & raised platform views 1:14 Beach looks inviting (wish we brought suits!) 1:40 Buses & the not-bad walk option 2:21 Helpful vendors, not pushy 2:38 Blue double-deckers ~€10–€12 3:03 Marina & casino area 3:26 Debating the climb to the fortress 3:55 Onto the main drag & cafés (yes… McDonald’s!) 4:07 Explanada de España tiles & Ramblas area 4:29 Tourist map & DIY walking routes (Old Town focus) 5:00 Old Town streets & tapas temptations 5:20 Cathedral of San Nicolás cultural visit (€2) 6:58 Quick look inside & square/playground for kids 8:52 Mercado Central (meat upstairs, fish downstairs) 10:11 Drinks/snacks in the market 11:06 Bumping into cruise friends (cheers!) 11:32 Market closing (~14:40) → head toward Luceros 12:25 Boutique stop & Fanta break (Euro formula!) 13:34 Back toward marina for food 13:47 Calle San Francisco (Mushroom Street) + ice cream & churros 14:44 Park with giant trees 15:01 Recognizing the main boulevard tiles 15:24 Pit stop: McDonald’s/BK bathrooms 15:53 Beachfront Mediterranean restaurant (good location) 16:40 Vendor jerseys with patches (€20–€25) 18:39 Meal wrap-up & beach verdict (nice sand!) 19:14 Heading back—easy beachy port day 20:32 Waterfront stroll & evening sky 21:06 Raised platform views again 21:25 Passing the MSC shuttle (we walked) 22:29 Back onboard → evening entertainment #Alicante #Spain #CruisePort #MSCCruises #MediterraneanCruise #FamilyTravel #TravelWithKids #MercadoCentral #CathedralSanNicolas #MushroomStreet Aiden's birth video http://goo.gl/EKm6K9 Alex Surprising Erika in Mexico http://goo.gl/TIJB5M Business Inquiries enjoimedia@gmail.com FOLLOW #Travel #AlexAndErika #Cruise #Vlog #TravelVlog #FamilyVlog #TravelInformation