Alicante (City)

A historic location with all the amenities you’d expect from a modern city, in Alicante you’ll find the right mix of beach, city and nightlife.

Alicante is the arrival point for most people arriving in the Costa Blanca. Those in the know don’t want to leave. You’ll find busy beaches big enough to find your own spot and a twisty turny old town where you can gaze on the gorgeous gothic architecture.

Climb the imposing Castillo de Santa Bárbara, a medieval fortress that appears to be carved out of the mountain itself and you’ll immediately appreciate the full spectacle of Alicante. Laid out below you are the large natural harbour, an elegant palm lined promenade and the narrow and the shady streets of the old town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz.

You’ll find all kinds of life here, from parties of excited tourists to culture vultures in search of a rare Picasso at the contemporary art gallery. This is the city that began the tourist boom on the Costa Blanca, and it has reaped the rewards without losing sight of its own, classically Spanish identity.