This is a very nice train station. I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews, but I have…read morebeen in LOTS of train stations all over, and this is a nice one, IMO. The train station is clean, Including the elevators. The signage is clear and there are lots of employees to help customers. The restroom was very clean. The only reason for my 4 Star Review is the lack of seating both in the depot and platform. The depot has minimal seating, but the train platforms don't have a single seat. The enhanced security is reassuring as well. In addition to Security Guards, there is also bag xray for some trains ( I am assuming International?).

We took the tram from Mercado Alicante to Benidorm. The latter has gained a terrible reputation for…read morebeing a destination for lager fuelled tattooed Brits. I'm sure they are delightful people just misunderstood. Anyway I think the return journey which was spectacular in places as it hugged some beautiful coastline was just over £4 return. It was efficient each way, clean and uncomfortable as it was overcrowded. Thankfully the air con was effective so much so it was quite cold. It took over an hour and stopped in maybe a dozen places en route. We arrived in Benidorm station once through the, place your ticket, electronic barrier to form a disorderly uncomfortable queue for the one toilet per gender M and F rest rooms. Phew. All in all a grand day out but glad it was a day trip to Benidorm rather one from there to Alicante. But not a sign of a drunk or lager lout of any hue. Phew too.

This is a simple and small train station with intercity trains to locations such as Valencia and…read moreBarcelona. There's a small cafe at the entrance of the station that sells coffee and sandwiches; there's also a small screen with the train arrival and departure times and track numbers. IMPORTANT NOTE: the train platforms are actually a 3-4 min walk away from the cafe. You have to go up some stairs (or elevator), walk across a small pedestrian bridge, and then walk down the stairs (or elevator) and to your track. I was under the incorrect impression that the trains would be near the cafe by the entrance. It was dumb luck that I overheard a guy talking about how the tracks were a bit away. Had to rush over and made it with about 45 seconds to spare.