Eating out:
There are several local bars and restaurants within 20 minutes walking distance. Within easy driving distance there are a lot of other restaurants. The marina in Alicante offers a selection of particularly fine seafood restaurants. In the villa there is an information file which includes recommendations of tried and tested places to eat.
Places of interest:
If you hire a car it is possible to visit a wide range of places. These would include Valencia, The Science Park, The theme park Terra Mitica and the water park at Benidorm. Inland, up in the mountains are many small towns that are off the tourist track. A few miles away is Elche, home to Europe's largest palm tree park.
Shopping:
As Alicante is a city there are a lot of big shops. On the city's outskirts are 2 big shopping malls too. In some of the smaller towns nearby you can visit markets and local shops. Leather and ceramics are very popular in the area.
Golf:
This area is becoming increasingly popular with golfers. There are a number of 18 hole golf courses nearby. Contact the property owner for names of local course, their details are also in the house.