
Alicante's great location as well as its status as capital of the Alicante province gives the city a huge advantage: accessibility! Read more

You can't really understand a city without getting to know its various "barrios." From Alicante's old quarter, El Barrio, to the delightful Explanada de España... Read more

Whether you're dining on a budget or up for a big splurge, Alicante has restaurants ideal for all tastes and bank accounts. Read more
From fiery festivals to award-winning museums and jaw-dropping architecture, don't hesitate to get your feet wet- to discover all there is to see. Read more
Why not prolong your stay in Alicante and take a trip? Read more
Situated halfway up the appropriately named Costa Blanca (White Coast), Alicante is not only the capital of its own province but also plays a major role as the second most important city of the Autonomous Community of Valencia. It has all the advantages of a major city- shopping, delicious food, fascinating museums, a variety of hotels, a range of sports, a frenetic nightlife- and yet maintains the relaxed, easy-going feel of the close-knit port town it's always been.
This Alicante guide will help you to discover the dream in the modern reality.
We are here to provide you with all the essentials for a trip to Valencia. From the stuff that you need to know before you leave home in Planning Your Trip to the best things to do once you're here in Out & About.
As well as the basics we've thrown in a few extras along the way such as a History section to give you some background and a Culture section to allow you to get under the skin of most mysterious of peoples.
Spain holidays are great value and great fun, with something for all of the family, planty of sun, sea, rich culture and friendly people.
If you visit Alicante, it's easy to visit also Barcelona, the capital of Catalunya. Barcelona has many interesting attractions, like great pubs, night clubs, shopping and markets. You can find many things what you need on the Els Encants flea market. To get the most out of Barcelona, it is better to spend a night in one of the hotels such as the Vincci Condal Mar Hotel, located just in the city center.