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Alicante , the southernmost province of the Valencian Community , awaits your visit to offer you the best places and a wide range of options to do. If you have come this far, surely you are wondering why visit this city ... Well, from Amimir.com we give you several reasons.
Alicante is a city of winter and summer. Its cultural offer is very extensive, since it is a place with history, and, therefore, with monuments, art and culture. Its natural parks offer you trails with views of the meadows and mountains in the interior of the province. And yes, all this is open to you in any season of the year, but we know what you like in summer: the beach.
Among other things, it offers you some of the calmest Mediterranean beaches. Take a good book, sunscreen to protect your skin, a towel and a soda. Forget everything on one of its countless beaches! On the other hand, if you want adventure and sports, the city of Alicante allows you to do beach and adventure sports. You know, when you have a few days to get away, book a hotel in Alicante to spend your holidays.
Surely the city of Alicante does not give you the chance to get bored in its historic old town or its charming streets. In fact, later on we will indicate different possibilities that this city gives you to have a great time sightseeing. But in case you want to move around the province a bit; We help you choose some points of interest.
To begin with, a few minutes from Alicante you have San Juan, a maritime neighborhood that in summer has the best atmosphere. Go one day, eat an ice cream and cool off on its beach, one of the most popular and crowded in the province.
Near Alicante there is a town with sea views, white facades and stone streets. That town is Altea. Get lost in its streets, its viewpoints and have a drink on a terrace by candlelight. An adjective for this town? Without a doubt, magical.
Elche is the most populated city after Alicante in the entire province, located inland and a few kilometers from the provincial capital. Its streets and castle await to be visited on your getaway to Alicante. Besides being able to find a wide range of hotels in Elche , you can also enjoy a city that has two World Heritage Sites : one of them is its distinguished Palm Grove , and the other corresponds to its "El Misteri" festival. Haven't you seen them yet?
On the other hand, Benidorm is a city located north of Alicante characterized by its tourist offer whatever the season, and its large skyscrapers that preside over the area's beaches just a few steps away. In addition, Benidorm has a great leisure offer and many activities for you to have a great time. You can not lose this!
Do you like islands? The Island of Tabarca is the only habitable island in the Valencian Community . Dive in the most crystalline beaches, enjoy its landscapes and a perfect day of sightseeing.
And at night, go to the call of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and del Carmen , in the heart of Alicante, where you can visit the best discos and pubs to experience the Alicante night in first person.
If you wonder what you can see, we recommend visiting some of the best beaches in Alicante. Almadraba beach is a quiet area a few minutes from the center of Alicante, and possibly from the hotel you are going to book, where you can visit the fine sand of its waters.
If you like unspoiled places that are not very visited, a few kilometers away we find Cala del Charco , a corner with difficult access but that will offer you natural waters and the best sunset.
And one of the closest beaches to the city, and one of the most popular in Alicante, is Playa del Postiguet , and you won't have to move much to cool off in the waters of the Mediterranean. Leave the heat aside and enjoy the freshness of the beaches of Alicante!
If you want to get away from the urban center and be able to breathe in nature in Alicante, we help you choose the best place to your liking. One of the places we recommend is the Serra Gelada Natural Park , located a few minutes from Benidorm. There, you will observe virgin beaches surrounded by rocky landscapes and vegetation. In short: a movie stop.
Near Elche , we find the Salinas de Santa Pola Natural Park , where large expanses of water will accompany your walk. The flamingo families will act as guides and their reflective landscapes will give you photographs of an incomparable quality.
Finally, a few minutes from Altea , the Fuentes del Algar make up a set of lakes, natural pools and waterfalls to cool off. Bring good shoes to be able to do a route inside its pools, since there are mountainous terrain and we do not want you to hurt yourself, to live a unique experience surrounded by nature.
In case you want to take a walk through the urban center accompanied by nature and without going too far from your hotel, there are parks in the interior of the cities so that you can clear yourself from the noise of the streets. On the promenade you will find the Paseo de la Explanada , a promenade with palm trees that runs parallel to the promenade. The beach on one side, the terraces on the other and the smell of salt like perfume. Can you ask for more?
Next to the old town, the Ereta Park rises high with long walkways where you can walk. Go without haste to be able to value each view and each landscape from its viewpoints that offer Alicante at your feet . Without a doubt, if you want to enjoy the city at your feet, this is a mandatory visit and you should write down in your "Things to see in Alicante" notepad .
Finally, in the commercial center is the Plaza de Los Luceros, a historic roundabout and in the Plaza Gabriel Miró with its fountains surrounded by green. These are two of the icons of this beautiful city, so don't forget your camera to take some pictures.
If you like to go to museums and cultivate your art mind, Alicante has some of great prestige. But, to make it easier for you, we highlight the MACA (Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante). There, you will see the contemporary art collections exhibited in this beautiful building.
For the little ones, the Bonfire Museum is their destination. There, you will be able to observe the evolution of the most fun traditional bonfires over the years. You will learn the history of this city and contemplate the beautiful sculptures that have been the protagonists of one of the most important events year after year.
The most popular festival in Alicante is the Bonfires of San Juan , which welcome summer. Colorful sculptures are displayed for all tourists and inhabitants of Alicante. The street parties last four intense days that end with the cloak of the flames at the bonfires. The tradition of these days will enchant you. Hotels on these dates have a large number of reservations, so do not stay out and make sure you can hire it.
Another of its most famous festivals is that of Moros y Cristianos, where the reconquest of the Christians and future expulsion of the Moors are represented. Colors and gunpowder accompany this event in its particular celebration. Feel the excitement of this party!
And it was time to go sightseeing in Alicante! To begin with, the most representative icon of Alicante is the Castle of Santa Bárbara on top of the hill from which, leaning on the walls of the majestic castle, you will see Alicante at your feet. The structure of the Town Hall is curious and it also deserves that you pay it a visit, and spend a little of your time going through its square.
If you want to buy a typical product of the Valencian community, we recommend you take a walk through the Central Market . Another place for sightseeing in Alicante is La Casa Carbonell, which has years of history and an architectural form that shows the tastes of the bourgeoisie that resided in Alicante.
And if you like to visit the religious buildings of the cities, the San Nicolás Co-Cathedral is an old cathedral built on top of a mosque. Don't forget either, the Basilica Santa Maria. Its façade has perfectly detailed sculptures that give this basilica a special beauty, are you going to miss it?
Breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner. From Amimir.com we are going to give you the secrets of the gastronomy of Alicante. Upon waking up, the typical Alacantí esmorzaret (salted sardine, fried egg and Señora - a variety of a pepper -). To eat, you can't overlook a typical Alicante rice , and to lower the food, why not? Try the traditional Alicante nougat.
We know the menu can fill you up, but you're on vacation! So to finish it in the best way, accompany it with a light fresh grilled fish. The fish and seafood in Alicante is of a very good quality. If you're still hungry, try the Alicante ice creams , mmm… yummy !. In the event that you are going to book a hotel that offers you Full Board, you are surely lucky that there is some of the commented dishes.
What a beautiful city Alicante , right? In case everything we have told you so far does not convince you, we are going to tell you some secrets of Alicante that will help you arouse your curiosity even more.
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