Casa Lucia the most beautiful views sea and city

Some places are simply somewhere you stay. Others become part of your trip. This little duplex in Santa Cruz was definitely the second kind. Every morning began with the same ritual: opening the terrace door, stepping outside with a coffee in hand, and looking out over a view so beautiful it almost didn't seem real. The rooftops of the old town, the castle watching over the city, the sea in the distance... it was the kind of view that makes you linger a little longer and forget whatever plans you had for the day. Santa Cruz itself feels like a small village hidden inside Alicante. White houses, flower-filled streets, winding staircases, and that special atmosphere that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. Just a few minutes away, the market offered fresh local products, and one of our favorite evenings was spent cooking seafood on the terrace, enjoying the warm air and the lights of the city below. The apartment had everything we needed to feel at home: a well-equipped kitchen, excellent air conditioning (which became our best friend during the hottest hours), two bathrooms, and thoughtful details throughout. And then there was Paula, the kind of host who makes everything feel easy. Her instructions were so detailed that arriving was effortless, and whenever we had a question, she was quick to help. A week later, what I remember most isn't just the apartment itself. It's the mornings on the terrace, the sunsets over the city, the sound of life drifting up from the old town below, and that rare feeling that for a little while, you weren't just visiting Alicante—you were living there. And really, isn't that what we're all looking for when we travel?

There is very little to complain about, but a few things are worth mentioning for future guests. The bed was perhaps a little small for taller people. At 1.84 m, I found it just about long enough, although it was very comfortable and the pillows were excellent. Unless you're particularly tall, it is unlikely to be an issue, but it may be worth noting. The Wi-Fi connection was occasionally unstable during our stay. We experienced a few interruptions while trying to stream some World Cup matches. Whether this was related to the internet provider at the time or the apartment's connection, I cannot say, but it was not a major issue for us. The most important point is not really a negative one, but rather something future visitors should be aware of. Santa Cruz is one of Alicante's most beautiful neighborhoods, but beauty comes at a price: elevation. The apartment is located high above the city, and while this is exactly what creates those spectacular views, it also means that getting home involves a climb. Whether you choose the picturesque stairways or the steep streets, there is a bit of uphill walking every day. For us, this was absolutely worth it. In fact, the location and the views are precisely what made this stay so special. However, if mobility is a concern or if you are not comfortable with hills and stairs, I would recommend taking a quick look at the neighborhood on Google Maps before booking, just so you know what to expect. Other than that, we genuinely struggled to find any real negatives. The advantages of staying here far outweigh these minor points, and we would happily stay again.

Locatie zeer mooi en aangenaam

The size of the apartment and its location was good. Good shower upstairs.

The property and furniture is in need of an upgrading as some floor tiles were loose . Bed linen and towels very old and poor. No headboard on the bed .

De beste locatie in alicante, zo rustig. Centrale markt dichtbij voor al je boodschappen. Voldoende faciliteiten in het huisje om zelf te koken. Fantastisch terras waar we heel veel verbleven. Alicante zelf is nogal druk, maar daar hoor je niets meer van eens je in de wijk op de heuvel bent. Zalige nachtrust gehad, zo stil.

Het is wat klimmen om naar boven te gaan, maar dat wisten we. Misschien moeilijk voor mensen die niet meer goed te been zijn.

La posizione, il panorama, appartamento curato nei dettagli e ben attrezzato

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Fantastisk udsigt fra en dejlig stor udendørs terrasse. Hvilket har stor betydning, da det er der man opholder mest. En god seng / madras, som betyder meget for ens søvn. Skønt der var mulighed for at nyde et karbad.

Der er desværre mange løse fliser i lejlighedens underste etage, hvilket er synd for helhedsindtrykket. Savnede en liggestol der kan lægges helt ned, så man kan ligge på maven. Trappen op til soveværelset, skal man lige vende sig til.

Large, comfortable property with responsive host. The views over the city are outstanding!

Am besten hat uns die Lage in der Altstadt und der Blick über die Stadt aufs Meer gefallen. Es war so schön morgens in der Sonne auf der Terrasse zu frühstücken.

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