Alicante- Introduction:
Alicante is the famous tourist place and it is located in Costa Blanca along with the Mediterranean Sea. There is a lot of charm and elegance in the city for the visitors in the form of porch cafes, harbor, Mediterranean food restaurants and bars. The city is also famous for its famous and largest shopping area and the Santa Barbara Castle which has its historical elegance and uniqueness. This castle has its history related to the 9th century and it is situated on the top of mountain which gives a great view of the whole city.
Alicante Beach:
The beach in Alicante is very nice and located at a distance of five kilometer from the famous city centre and one can easily reach the beach trough bus or car. Alicante's economy is based primarily on the tourism industry and the hotels and resorts in Alicante also offer many packages with discounts to promote long holiday stays for the visitors.
Sightseeing in Alicante:
Alicante is famous for its historical background and monuments of ancient times. Santa Barbara Castle is one of the historical places in Alicante as this castle has its history dated back in 9th century. Santa Maria church is another historical site to watch in Alicante as this church was built on the remains of the mosque and it is known for its Gothic style and architecture.
All the historical sites are at a distance of few minutes either from the beach or shops and one can easily visit these sites through walk. The main railway station in Alicante is equipped with all facilities and you can easy take a train to visit Valencia, Madrid and Benidorm.
Restaurants and Nightlife:
There are many restaurants in Alicante which offer the traditional sea food and dishes like paella, mussels and calamari but there are international food chains as well like pizza and Burger King. The nightlife in Alicante is very vibrant and most of the time restaurants open late in the night as this is the time when tourist activity starts in the city. There are number of bars and night clubs which have themes and international drinks to offer to the visitors. There are tapas bars as well where you can have fun while drinking and watching Salsa dance. You must plan your season trip to Alicante to enjoy the festivities of history and beach with vibrant night life.
Martin Wynn
