Postiguet beach is in the centre of Alicante at the foot of Santa Barbara Castle. Today, it looks cosmopolitan and dynamic, thanks to permanent structures for the disabled and its avant-garde pedestrian footbridge, which connects it to the ‘Roig’ Raval neighbourhood. The Postiguet beach or the walk that runs along it (Gomiz promenade), offers spectacular shots of sunrises, as well as of the beach itself and its turquoise waters.
San Juan beach is three kilometres long and approximately 90 metres wide. With its golden sands and crystal waters, this outdoor location constitutes an enviable setting for beach scenes: from spectacular sunrises wonderfully picturesque and dynamic summer scenes. A promenade, the Paseo de Niza, runs along San Juan beach and is much frequented by strollers and joggers. The restaurants and entertainment venues located here offer endless shooting possibilities.
The Santa Cruz neighbourhood offers striking views of Santa Barbara Castle, and is also distinctive for its narrow and steep alleyways, colourful houses and ornate doorways.
The absence of traffic in most of the neighbourhood and its picturesque hidden spots broadens the range of outdoor scene options. The rectangular-shaped Santa Cruz chapel has a rural feel, and the Santa Cruz viewpoint offers views of the sea and the city centre.
Most of Alicante’s parks, walks and gardens are remarkable for their beauty and location, as well as for the presence of protected species of majestic trees, for example: Canalejas Park, El Portal de Elche or the Gabriel Miró square with its over 20-meter high century-old ficus tree.
LA ERETA PARK:
These gardens offer a large central square, winding hillside paths, shaded areas, fountains, a cafeteria, a performance area (with underground dressing rooms) a panoramic restaurant, and an exhibition hall.
Due to the peculiar morphology of La Ereta, building the park was a challenge but an interesting architectural work successfully arose from it. The lower section of the park is directly connected to the Historical Centre, and its spaces and vegetation have a more urban look. Approaching the Castle, we find the olive tree slope and Ereta Square.
EL PALMERAL PARK:
This is one of the city’s most spectacular parks. It includes a forest of palm trees, ponds, lakes, artificial streams as well as an outdoor pavilion and a free car park.
CANALEJAS PARK:
A beautiful fountain stands in the centre of the square together with a century-old ficus tree over 20 meters high and a nineteenth-century cafeteria. This location has a distinctive nostalgic and autumn feel.
LA MARJAL PARK:
This flood park was awarded the 1st ‘Albert Serratosa’ City and Territory Prize. It is situated in an urban area and was developed on marshlands. The site stores rainwater and prevents floods during torrential rains.
This Esplanade walk is lined on both sides with several rows of elegant palm trees. The ground is paved with 6,600,000 tricolour marble tiles, forming a distinctive wavy mosaic that can be used in different ways when filming.
This elegant pedestrian promenade is a perfect location for scenes in refined outdoor settings, thanks also to Alicante’s large number of daylight hours throughout the year.
Furthermore, the Esplanade houses the iconic Casa Carbonell: a private building with over a hundred years of history. Its main facade can be an advantage when filming scenes requiring bourgeois-looking buildings.