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Alicante town is a coastal town full of life, ideally located on the Mediterranean coastline and accompanied by the hill Benacantil.
In Alicante there is a pleasant climate: mild winters and hot summers with an average temperature of 18 degrees.
The city of Alicante with about 300,000 inhabitants is proud of its hospitable people, who are used to living together with foreigners.
The largest and quietest beach is that of San Juan, with fine and golden sand; the most popular beach is that of "El Postiguet".
It is a pleasant walk along the beautiful promenade planted with palm trees and in the well-kept parks full of vegetation.
Parallel to the marina port of Alicante, there is the famous "Explanada de España", where craft markets are held throughout the year.
In the old part of the city, where the picturesque district of Santa Cruz ("bario") is located, there is a Mediterranean atmosphere. The walls of the castle merge with the stepped streets to form natural viewpoints.
Numerous historical buildings, such as the baroque palace, transformed into the current town hall, are located in the centre.
A historical witness is the castle of Santa Barbara. This is an unmissable viewpoint from which to admire Alicante in all its splendour.
The old fishing port and the modern marina of Alicante, very centrally located, is today a pleasant center for leisure for both the local people and the tourists.
If you are looking for a cultural city where you can also enjoy the sun and tranquility, then the city of Alicante is the perfect choice.
