The Gran Alacant Tourist Train

In addition to the regular bus services, Gran Alacant has its very own Tourist Train service to help you get around Gran Alacant!

All our villas and apartments in Gran Alacant are within walking distance of a range of bars and restaurants, please see our Gran Alacant Restaurants page for a full list, but the Tourist Train allows you the freedom to have a meal and a few drinks and explore different bars and restaurants without having to drive or walk back to your holiday villa in Gran Alacant! The 12 stops on the Gran Alacant Tourist Train route cover the main points of interest in Gran Alacant such as the beach, viewpoints, shops, restaurants etc. Train tickets are valid for one complete circuit, so once you have bought your ticket you can get off at any stop and then get back on again, at no extra cost, until the end of the circuit. This is also great news if you do not want to hire a car while on holiday in Gran Alacant, as the Tourist Train links up with all the main bar and restaurant areas, the beach and the supermarkets! 

Where Does The Gran Alacant Tourist Train Stop?

Gran Alacant's very own Tourist Train runs round Gran Alacant, stopping at 12 different points, including near the beautiful Carabassi beach and Gran Alacant Commercial Centre. The stopping places are : 

1. Gran Alacant Commercial Centre

The Train starts at the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre on the hour. Here you will find Consum, Lidl and Mercadona supermarkets, plus a range of other shopping outlets and banks. Upstairs in the Commercial Centre in Gran Alacant you will find a host of bars and restaurants. 
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in Puerto Marino.

2. Avenida Mediterraneo, Gran Alacant

From here the Train travels up Avenida Mediterraneo stopping part way. 
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in a villa in Calle Holanda.

3. Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant

The Train continues up to the roundabout by the Post Office and stops just past it.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in Altomar 1.

4. Calle Monte de Santa Pola, Gran Alacant

At the BBVA bank, the Train turns right into Calle Monte De Santa Pola. 
This is your nearest stop if you are staying near the 'bottom' pool in Altomar 2 and also handy for the Pharmacy.

5. Calle Monte de Santa Pola, Gran Alacant

The Train then continues along Calle Monte de Santa Pola, past the HLA Salvum Private Medical Centre and the Santara Resort where there is a Supermarket and more bars and restaurants.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in Don Pueblo or Monte Faro.

6. Calle Monte de Santa Pola, Gran Alacant

At the far end of Calle Monte de Santa Pola, is the next stop for the Gran Alacant's Tourist Train.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying by the 'top' pool on Altomar 2, Brisas del Faro and Olivio del Oro.

7. El Faro, Gran Alacant

The next stop on Gran Alacant's Tourist Train route is near the lighthouse at the top of Gran Alacant where it will turn around and start heading back down towards the beach.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in El Faro.

8. Avenida Escandanavia, Gran Alacant (Municipal Offices)

After heading back down Avenida Escandanavia from El Faro, the Tourist Train will stop outside the Gran Alacant Municipal Offices and Health Centre. There are also many more bars and restaurants on this route.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying near the 'bottom' pool in Altomar 2, Gran Vista or Altomar 1.

9. Avenida Mediterraneo, Gran Alacant (Calle Canarias)

The Tourist Train will continue over the roundabout into Avenida Mediterraneo and stop by the crossroads with Calle Canarias.  Here you will find more bars, shops and restaurants. As the Train continues downhill you will have fabulous views of Alicante and our lovely Carabassi beach!
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in Upper Monte y Mar, Novabeach, Iconic, Sukha, Sueno Azul and Victoria Playa.

10. Carabassi Beach, Gran Alacant

Once it has reached the bottom of the hill, the Tourist Train will turn left into Avenida del Carabassi. This is the stop you need if going to the beach.  There is also our lovely Nature Reserve, El Clot, at this stop.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying at Costa Hispania, Novamar 6 or Novamar 7

11. Avenida del Noruega, Gran Alacant

At the junction with Avenida del Noruega, the Tourist Train turns left and stops opposite another range of bars and restaurants.
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in Novamar 1, Novamar 2, Novamar 3, Novamar 4, Novamar 5, Mediterraneo 1,  Mediterraneo 2,  Mediterraneo 3 and Lower Monte y Mar.

12. Lower Monte y Mar, Gran Alacant 

The Train now continues along Avenida del Noruega, across the roundabout (known locally as 'The Pringle' due to it's construction) and along towards Aldi where it makes a small stop on Thursdays only, where you need to alight for the weekly Gran Alacant Market.   The Train continues along Avendia del Noruega until it stops by a crossroads before continuing it's journey back to the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre. 
This is your nearest stop if you are staying in a villa in Calle Belgica, Calle Luxumburgo, Calle Creta, Calle Malta, Cale Chipre.  

How Often Does The Tourist Train In Gran Alacant Run?

The Tourist Train in Gran Alacant runs on the hour, apart from a break for lunch and the travel time between stops is approximately 5 minutes. Running times are :

10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 22.00
Last trains run at 14.00 and 22.00

Prices (2024)
€5 per return ticket
€4 for children aged 4 - 7 years and over 65's
€15 for a special 6 ticket pass 

MORE INFO can be found on the Gran Alacant Tourist Train website here - which also has a real time Tourist Train locator!