It is still warm and people are still sunbathing on our gorgeous Carabassi beach during the day, but it is getting chilly in the evenings now. But lots to look forward to with Christmas and New Year celebrations coming soon and we also have another new Argentinian Steak House in Gran Alacant called Chubut (details below)!
Below is a round up of events and happenings in Gran Alacant and Alicante for November:
New What’s On In Gran Alacant Guide!
Our exciting new page with details of entertainment each month in Gran Alacant is receiving great reviews and, as always, we are listening to suggestions for further improvement!
Gran Alacant Boot Sale
Don’t forget the Gran Alacant boot sale on the 3rd Sunday of every month in the Thursday market compound!
Gran Alacant Tourist Train
In addition to Gran Alacant Bus Service that serves Gran Alacant, the Gran Alacant Tourist Train is now on its Winter Schedule until the 31st March 2018 – still with 12 stops all over Gran Alacant. The Train now runs Tuesday – Saturdays from 11.00 – 14.00. For exact stops of the Gran Alacant Tourist Train please see our Gran Alacant Tourist Train page.
Alicante Holiday Villas On Facebook 
For those who have not already joined, to keep in touch with Alicante Holiday Villas, chat and events in Gran Alacant, please join us on the Alicante Holiday Villas Facebook page.
Alicante Holiday Villas Special Offers
Looking for a last minute bargain? Then please keep checking our Alicante Holiday Villas Special Offers page!
Alicante Holiday Villas Winter Offers
Fed up with the Northern European winter? Then why not take a look at our Alicante Holiday Villas Winter Offers for suitable properties in Gran Alacant for Winter 2017/2018.
Alicante Holiday Villas New Properties
We have several new exciting properties in the pipeline in the coming weeks, so please keep checking our site! All updates will be posted on the Alicante Holiday Villas Facebook page.
Alicante Holiday Villas Free WiFi
All of our properties now have free Wi-Fi – again keep checking our Alicante Holiday Villas Facebook page for updates!
**Gran Alacant Restaurant News!**
Below, Alicante Holiday Villas brings you up-to-date information on offers, specials and entertainment in the local bars and restaurants in Gran Alacant!! Obviously there are many more bars and restaurants in Gran Alacant, but each month we focus here on this month’s special offers and entertainment etc :
Alexandria, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
In addition to their mouthwatering Greek/Balkan menu of souvlakis, moussakas etc and steaks, Alexandria are now serving English and Spanish breakfasts from 10.00, and a Sunday Roast with 2 courses for just €10.50. Vegetarian options are available. Open every day (except Mondays) from 16.00 – 24.00.
Alonai, Santara Resort, Gran Alacant
This popular Spanish restaurant Alonai are now serving a continental breakfast buffet every day from 08.30 – 10.30 in addition to their mouthwatering extensive menu!
Aquarius Restaurant, Gran Alacant
The popular Aquarius restaurant and bar has a huge menu including vegetarian options and free WiFi. Open Monday – Saturdays from 17.00.
Azafran, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
Azafran Indian restaurant is now offering a Day Menu, a Happy Menu, a Night Menu as well as their Sunday Special Buffet from 13.30 – 22.30 for just €7.50
Brothers, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
In addition to their all day breakfasts, Brothers also offer every Sunday from 13.00-17.00 Sunday roast from €9.95 for 2 courses / €11.95 for 3 courses as well as a fortnightly Thai Nite with live music on Wednesdays. Plus the biggest TV screen in Gran Alacant for Sports Fans! For entertainment at Brothers, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Cafe Glaros, Commercial Centre, Gran Alacant
The ever popular Cafe Glaros in the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre, also serve wine, breakfasts, tapas and paellas as well as Norwegian specialities too! Open every day from 9am – 22.00 and Sundays 10.00 – 15.00!
Chubut Argentinian Steak House, Carabssi Complex, Gran Alacant
A new restaurant in Gran Alacant, Chubut are serving specialised cuts of prime Argentinian beef plus grilled meats. Open Monday – Saturday from 13.00 – 23.00. They also serve a selection of vegetarian dishes!
Darby’s Fish And Chips, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
The ever popular Darby’s are doing a Saturday special of Large Cod, Chips, Mushy Peas, Bread & Butter for just €6.50. In addition, they are now selling “Whippy Style” ice cream.
Dunbars, Calle Mont De Santa Pola, Gran Alacant
Dunbars are now closed for the winter months until February 2018.
El Mundo, Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant
Great takeaway place serving good quality pizzas, hamburgers, kebabs and chicken until 24.00 every day!
Fragola Y Cioccolato, Near Urb Sierra Mar, Gran Alacant
This popular Chocolateria are now serving breakfasts, churros(!) and their homemade Italian ice cream, bakery items and stone baked pizza slices! Open every day from 8am.
Get Fresh, Commercial Centre, Gran Alacant
The ever popular Get Fresh are serving Sunday Roasts for just €9.50, plus their normal excellent selection of dishes! They also serve gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as offering Free WiFi.
Good View, Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant
Good View is an Indian and International restaurant and takeaway with fantastic sea views from their terrace! They are offering a special menu of a choice of 4 starters, mains, desserts and a drink for just €9.90 + 20% discount on telephone bookings and a free bottle of wine on takeaway orders over €18!
Hemingway Bistro, Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant
Hemingway – a stylish bistro in Gran Alacant are now offering a Special Bistro Menu, Special Indian Menu and a Kids Special Menu in addition to their international cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Open every day from 14.00 – 24.00! They are now also taking bookings for Christmas Lunch and New Years Eve.
Infernum, GA Commercial Centre, Gran Alacant
Infernum have a wide variety of food including Paella Menu (for 2), Tapas Menu, BBQ Menu (for 2) plus breakfasts and children’s menu too! Open from 11.00 – 24.00.
La Cesta, Near Urb Sierra Mar, Gran Alacant
La Cesta are now open from 08.30 everyday serving breakfasts, pasties, cakes, English pies and sausage rolls and a snack menu from 13.00 and a meal deal for just €8.00.
La Paletta, Sierra Mar Square, Gran Alacant
The gorgeous La Paletta have a great selection of meals including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Open every day (except Mondays).
La Piedra, Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant
In addition to their normal fayre, La Piedra are offering breakfast, lunch and evening meals (all homemade), an evening 3 course set menu from €13.95 and Sunday lunch with 3 courses for €10.95 (13.00 – 16.00). For entertainment at La Piedra, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page! They are now also taking bookings for Christmas Lunch and New Years Eve.
Lounge D, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
This stylish bar now have a quiz night every Monday starting at 8pm! More info on entertainment in Gran Alacant on our What’s On Page.
Mayka’s Kitchen, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
Mayka’s Kitchen is now open from Tuesday – Sunday from 13.00 – 23.00 offering homemade traditional Spanish dishes and tapas, plus specials!
Molly Malones, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
The very popular Irish pub and restaurant Molly Mallones is offering, amongst other items, Irish Breakfast for just €5.50 and Molly’s Burgers for just €8.95, plus Sunday Roast Dinners. For details of entertainment at Molly Malones, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Ohana Gastro Bar, Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant
Ohana’s are offering a Tapas Menu of 4 tapas, desert and drink for just €10.90. Plus every Wednesday from 19.00 – 23.00 is Burger Night with Black Angus burgers for just €5.99! Great bar with music and roof terrace with gorgeous sea views! For details of entertainment at Ohana’s, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Patagonia Steak Houses, Gran Alacant
The 2 popular Patagonia Steak Houses in Central and Lower Gran Alacant are offering two Mixed Grill Offers from just 9.90 per person! Open every day from 17.00-22.30. The Patagonia in Masa Square (Plaza Mayor) now has a Tapas and Wine Bar too with Tapas from just €1.50 which is open from 13.00-17.00 for the tapas and then until 23.00 for the main menu.
Rogers, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
The friendly and ever popular Rogers bar in the Plaza Mayor serves a wide range of bar snacks, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes etc! For details of entertainment at Rogers, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Shooters Bar
The ever popular Shooters are now serving pub tapas alongwith pub classics every day from 6pm – 11pm and an Early Bird Menu (Monday – Friday) from 6pm-8pm. For details of entertainment at Shooters, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Sunset Food And Drinks, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
Sunset Food & Drinks are now offering breakfasts from 06.30(!), lunches, dinners, cocktails on their stunning terrace with DJ evenings and chill out areas. For details of entertainment at Sunset, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
The Belfry, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
The very popular Belfry restaurant is continuing with their famous Sunday Carvery from 13.30 each Sunday as well as mouth watering dishes throughout the week. In addition, they now offer a midweek carvery on Wednesdays from 18.00 as well as their a la carte menu on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They are now also taking bookings for Christmas Lunch and New Years Eve.
The Phoenix, Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
The ever popular Phoenix restaurant, one of Gran Alacant’s longest running eateries, have an extensive menu full of home-cooked food and friendly owners.
The Pub, Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant
The ever popular The Pub have some great entertainment this month (as usual!) For details, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
Zest, Plaza Sierra Mar, Gran Alacant
The smart cafe/bar Zest offers Zest famous breakfasts from 10.00 – 13.00 plus food all day and every Sunday – Sunday Roast from 13.00 – 17.00. Plus all the Live Matches are shown at Zest! For details of Zest’s entertainment, please see our new What’s On Entertainment page!
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