Discover Alicante & the Costa Blanca
With over 20 years of experience in Alicante, I’m your local expert for a carefree stay. From exclusive insider tips to personal guidance with bigger plans like relocating — I take care of it all. Stylish, personal, and perfectly curated.
Why Alicante Like a Local?
Because your time is precious. No endless searching; just immediate access to the very best of the Costa Blanca; personally tried and thoughtfully tailored to your wishes. Because you want more than the typical tourist spots. I’ll take you to the real local gems: stylish, authentic, and far from the crowds. As a local with a sharp eye for quality, I take care of every detail. No overwhelm, just exactly what feels right. A carefully curated selection that flows effortlessly with your rhythm and refined sense of quality.
20+ years of experience in Alicante
Exclusive insider tips & unique routes
Personal guidance
Digital guides & local tours
Spain's most lovely city
Alicante, located on the beautiful Costa Blanca, is a vibrant city that attracts visitors year-round What was once mainly a winter destination for Dutch people has now grown into a popular choice for families, groups of friends, couples and businesses
Here you can enjoy sunny terraces, delicious local dishes, wellness facilities and a lively atmosphere Alicante is also popular with digital nomads thanks to excellent facilities, such as modern co-workspaces
With a great workplace and the opportunity to easily make new connections, this city is an ideal base for remote work Since 2006 I have lived in Alicante and I see the city transform into a safe, hospitable and entrepreneurial place
It is a destination that can effortlessly compete with other popular European cities From Alicante you can easily make trips to nearby cities such as Altea, Javea and Valencia, making it the perfect choice for a vacation, city trip or a combination of both
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Digital travel guides, routes and unique tours that make your stay unforgettable.
Interactive map with all Alicante highlights.
- •Over 100 highlights, restaurants, beach clubs, neighborhoods, beaches, day trips and activities.
- •📍 More than 200 carefully selected addresses – from must-sees to hidden gems
- •🍷Local tips: restaurants, coffee, tapas, bars, terraces and more
Personal emigration and housing advice for the Costa Blanca during a 1‑hour online video call.
- •1‑to‑1 online video call of 60 minutes
- •Follow-up email with all tips and contacts
- •BONUS: Receive the ‘Alicante Like a Local’ e-book automatically with your order.
2 e‑books: Family Holiday & Highlights Map
- •I have been living in Alicante for almost 20 years and know exactly where to go to make your vacation unforgettable.
- •Discover hidden gems and the best beaches. And how to get here!
- •In this travel guide you discover my 4-day city trip plan completely worked out!
What others say
Aramik Garabidian
A MUST-READ for everyone going to Alicante Whether you're going for a weekend getaway or a lovely 2-week vacation, or like us who emigrated in 2017: Monique is THE #1 Expert to tell you everything, show you and let you experience what beautiful things Alicante has to offer Her bestselling e-book has helped us out of trouble multiple times and thanks to her amazing help we knew exactly where and when we could go in Alicante and felt completely like the locals always feel, namely: well informed and aware of everything So don't wait any longer and let Monique (and her e-books/tours/activities) guide you, because that's when you'll really enjoy Alicante
Tom van Doorne
As a frequent visitor to the city of Alicante (we have an apartment there) I was very curious about the E-book from Alicante Like a Local.
The enthusiasm not only radiates from it, it's also particularly informative
We thought we knew everything, but we learned something new again
The Alicante Like a Local app is definitely recommended for every visitor
Mara van Vliet
We have been living in Alicante for a very long time, but thanks to Monique we discover all these fun places that we would never find ourselves The e-book is really a recommendation for people who have never been here before 🙂
Daisy Postma
Emigratie advisee
In our search for the ins and outs (especially the ins) of Alicante and its surroundings, I came across Monique's page, Alicante like a local, which was already super fun This just makes you happy right away
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Alicante has been my home since 2006. Over the years, I’ve come to know not just the city, but also its Spanish rhythm and its most beautiful hidden places. I love sharing that knowledge with those who appreciate the true Spanish way of life and are looking for a unique, effortless experience along the Costa Blanca.
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Personal connection
Get to know Monique In 2006 I came to Alicante for my studies — and never left
The city captivated me with its light, its people and its relaxed rhythm Over the years I have discovered how special it is to live, work and enjoy here as a local
I love sharing that experience with you: honest tips, hidden places and inspiration to experience Alicante the way we do
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