About the City

If sunny days, white sand beaches, café culture, and a city rich in art and history sound appealing, studying abroad in Alicante will not disappoint. Nestled on Spain's Costa Blanca, this small city offers green parks, winding streets lined with tapas bars, and first-class educational opportunities at the University of Alicante, all in a pedestrian- and student-budget-friendly setting. Reliable public transportation, including a fast-speed train and international airport, makes it easy to explore this gorgeous region, as well as other Spanish and European cities. When you study abroad in Alicante, Spanish language, internships, service learning, and volunteer opportunities are available to enrich your experience.

Student Testimonials

"I had the wonderful opportunity to be able to spend both July of 2022 and 2023 in the city of Alicante with CEA CAPA. The opportunity to study abroad and not only learn the Spanish language from where it originated, but also to get the chance to expl..."

Sam Stewart

Cornell College

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Summer 2023, Spain

"Alicante is an amazing city! It has everything from beaches to hiking to city activities. The community feeling is strong on every corner and the welcoming nature of everyone who lives there is shining. One thing that amazed me was how safe Alicante ..."

Rhian Tramontana

Virginia Wesleyan University

GoOverseas

Summer 2023, Spain

"Alicante is a fantastic town with plenty to do. The beach is beautiful, the weather is pristine, and life is very good in Alicante. The nightlife was cheap and very fun. The cost of living was very low, especially with all the Corte Ingleses in Alica..."

Ramon Galarza

Georgia State University

GoOverseas

Spring 2022, Spain

"CEA CAPA Alicante is incredible. I highly recommend studying abroad in Alicante, Spain. It's a much lesser-known city of Spain, but that makes it better. Alicante has everything I looked for and more: a good culture, a safe city, a beach, a big beaut..."

Hannah Bradford

University of Mississippi

GoOverseas

Summer 2022, Spain

"As someone going into World Language education, when it came to my education abroad experience, I knew I needed something that was going to support my goals in gaining proficiency in Spanish. The CEA CAPA program to Alicante, Spain was perfect for me..."

Taylor Niehoff

University of Oklahoma

GoOverseas

Summer 2023, Spain

Programs in Alicante (6)

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Where You'll Study

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Alumni Ambassadors

Emma Laymon

Emma Laymon

University of Tennessee
Thania Inoa De Jesus

Thania Inoa De Jesus

Albright College
Kate Wainright

Kate Wainright

University of Tennessee
Eleanor Foley

Eleanor Foley

University of Tennessee
Olivia Hilliard

Olivia Hilliard

University of Tennessee
Celia Niebler

Celia Niebler

University of Tennessee
Rhian Tramontana

Rhian Tramontana

Virginia Wesleyon University
Lizzet Contreras

Lizzet Contreras

Texas A&M University
Kaitlyn Reif

Kaitlyn Reif

University of Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

Studying abroad in Alicante is a life changing event for many students. When you study abroad in Spain, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain international experience, and expand your sense of cultural awareness.
Alicante is less expensive than other Spanish cities and one of the most popular beach destinations in Spain. Students consider this small, seaside city more affordable compared to other top study abroad destinations in Europe. It’s the budget-friendly place to be in Costa Blanca with reliable (and cheap) public transportation options.
Alicante is considered one of the safest cities in Europe, making it a great destination for study abroad students. The streets are filled with locals most of the time, so it doesn’t have the feel of a tourist hot spot like Barcelona and Madrid might. Just like anywhere else in the world, Alicante is not immune to petty crime like pickpocketing. So, it’s still important to be cautious when exploring this coastal city.

CEA CAPA offers many housing options while you’re studying abroad in Alicante. Standard CEA CAPA housing is included in your overall program price. You may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing, but we recommend letting us do the work for you! For more information on housing, connect with your student advisor

Alicante study abroad programs offer several housing options for students depending on their preferences. Most of CEA CAPA Alicante’s housing options are located on campus or in the city center, about a 30-minute ride from the University of Alicante.

Alicante housing options include:

  • Apartments
  • Homestays
  • Independent Living
  • Residence Halls
Alicante is a port city that sits on Spain’s southeastern Costa Blanca and the ultimate place to live like a local and dine alfresco. As part of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Alicante locals live most of their life outdoors and you’ll get a taste of that as a student. Nestled on Spain’s Costa Blanca, scents of the sea fill this small city with authentic Spanish ambience everyone craves. Alicante is the perfect place for students hungry to learn about a culture rich in art and history.

Alicante Onsite Staff

Alvaro Sánchez

Alvaro Sánchez

Program Director