The night life in Alicante can be simple described as lively. Alicante has a lengthy calendar of fiestas that provide lively and raucous entertainment in the Spanish style all round the year. One of the big nights is on the 24th July of every year when there is burning of the effigies which is followed by a beautiful firework display and you can be impressed by locals setting fire on the effigies and the whole city becoming an enormous bonfire.
There are a variety of night spots and venues that offer different sorts of entertainment. One of the hottest night spot is the Old District (EL Barrio Antiguo). This place has multiple trendy and luxurious bars, night clubs, restaurants and cafes. Another place is the port of Alicante. This has recently increased the number of locals and tourist alike who want some taste of Alicante night life. The area has a varying range of clubs, open air bars, restaurants and cafes. In Alicante, the season determines the night life hot spots, during summer the night life shift to Postiguot and San Juan beaches’ kiosks, which are known as chiringuitos.
Some of the nightlife spots include Teatro Principal de Alicante, which is the main venue for dance, cultural festivals, concerts and theatre, Plaza de Toros which is a venue for modern concerts, La Mission, a popular night bar and club found in the narrow streets of El Barrio Antiguo. El Coscorron a bar is considered to serve the best mint- infused mojitos in Alicante, Ay Carmela which is found in the Alicante port area and is popularly known to play Spanish music. Another spot is the El Puerto DI Roma. Found close to the Ay Carmela. This is considered the biggest night bar within that area.
The area between the Explanada and Alfonso El Sabio offers sophisticated and elegant pubs, clubs and restaurants that will be just splendid for every one’s night life. For live musical performances, Jamboree is considered one of the best live music venues. This is considered to have one of the best terraces in the whole centre. Another spot for live musical performances is the cafe loft. This is a trendy art gallery found on Muchavista beach. It hosts live music on a daily basis in its lounge.