When December arrives, Alicante changes its skin. Lights take over the streets, the smell of nougat and spices fills the air, and that unique Christmas spirit\u2014lived here under the sun\u2014spreads from the old town all the way up to the Santa B\u00e1rbara Castle. <\/p>\n\n
While half of Spain needs heavy coats and the cold slows down every plan, Alicante offers a sunny Christmas, with mild temperatures and the perfect weather for strolling around. Ideal whether you\u2019re traveling as a couple, in a group, or on the family trip of the year. <\/p>\n\n
If you want to visit nearby towns, go shopping outside the city centre, discover quieter beaches, or simply improvise plans along the way, renting a car<\/strong> is your ticket to freedom: no timetables, no limits, no depending on anyone. <\/p>\n\n With Moovers it\u2019s easy: pick up your car at Alicante Airport, head straight to your plans without queues or endless paperwork, and rely on a team that helps you with whatever you need. Whether you\u2019re traveling with kids, lots of luggage, or just eager to get started, it\u2019s a solution designed for you. <\/p>\n\n The heart of Alicante\u2019s Christmas. Here you\u2019ll find the famous light-up tree, more spectacular every year, and a dazzling display of illumination that makes every evening look like a postcard. Perfect for strolling, taking photos or simply soaking it all in. <\/p>\n\n Right next to the marina, close to the Explanada promenade. The ice rink and huge inflatable slide are Christmas classics enjoyed by both children and adults. And if you\u2019re staying outside the city centre, driving there is easy\u2014no circling around endlessly. <\/p>\n\n Not an exaggeration: the largest nativity scene in the world is in Alicante and is officially recognised by Guinness. It\u2019s located in City Hall Square, but don\u2019t stop there. If you rent a car, you can follow a complete nativity route through San Vicente, San Juan and Elche\u2014each stop offering a different festive surprise. <\/p>\n\n From the craft stalls on La Rambla to the Christmas market on the Explanada, the hardest part will be leaving empty-handed. And if you\u2019d like to extend the route, hop in the car and head to the San Vicente Outlet or the Gran V\u00eda and Plaza Mar 2 shopping centres. Perfect for finishing your gift list (or treating yoursel <\/p>\n\n With a car, the possibilities multiply. Here are some day trips that will gift you a whole new Christmas in just a few hours: <\/p>\n\n Alicante doesn\u2019t slow down in December. Quite the opposite\u2014it lights up differently. With sunshine, yes, but also with tradition, culture and a genuine festive spirit. Our advice: explore without rushing, improvise when you feel like it, and let each day be different. Rent a car in Alicante with Moovers and discover what it means to enjoy a Christmas with no strings attached. No clocks. No maps. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When December arrives, Alicante changes its skin. Lights take over the streets, the smell of nougat and spices fills the air, and that unique Christmas spirit\u2014lived here under the sun\u2014spreads from the old town all the way up to the Santa B\u00e1rbara Castle. If you\u2019re thinking about a different kind of holiday, without stress or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3417,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3427"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3427\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moovers.tunueva.website\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What to See in Alicante During Christmas<\/h2>\n\n
City Hall Square: Lights, Giant Tree and Shows<\/h3>\n\n
Ice Rink and Giant Slide<\/h3>\n\n
Giant Nativity Scene and Nativity Route<\/h3>\n\n
Christmas Markets <\/h3>\n\n
Christmas Getaways Near Alicante<\/h2>\n\n
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Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip<\/h2>\n\n
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Ready to Experience a True Alicante Christmas?<\/h2>\n\n