Alicante is a wonderful seaside town located in the Costa Blanca region. If you want to spend your holiday away from the biggest crowds of top cities, Alicante is the best alternative. The city boasts many beaches as well as museums, temples and entertainment attractions. It is also worth getting to know the local cuisine.
Alicante is a city in eastern Spain, in the Valencia region, the capital of the province of Alicante. A swimming pool on the Costa Blanca, located at the foot of the rocky hill on which the Castillo de Santa Bárbara stands.
Attractions
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
At the top of the Benacantil hill that overlooks the city. There is the Medieval Castillo de Santa Bárbara which is one of the main attractions of Alicante. The castle served as a defensive fortress even when these areas were under Muslim rule. When the castle began to lose its importance, it was turned into a prison. Today, this place attracts visitors primarily with its fantastic views and the remains of the fortress that will take us on a historical journey.
Explanada de España
It’s nice to walk along the Explanada de España promenade (also known as Paseo de la Explanada) among the splashes and seaside atmosphere. The characteristic wide 500-meter promenade runs parallel to the waterfront, along the port. It begins in Puerta del Mar and stretches to Parque de Canalejas.
Casa carbonell
Casa Carbonell – The Carbonell House, is one of the most famous buildings in the city of Alicante. Facing the Plaza del Mar and the Port, its silhouette is one of the most fascinating maritime facades.
In the main facade, symmetrical and with viewing points at the ends. Everything is made of noble materials, on 880 square meters, which attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world.
Playa del Postiguet
Playa del Postiguet is a large, beautiful beach located in the heart of Alicante. It is known for its close proximity to the city, which makes it easily accessible to both residents and tourists. The beach offers a safe swimming area, with lifeguards on duty, and the water is not deep, making it friendly to kids.
Paseo Volado
Walks by the sea during the day or at sunset are very atmospheric, so it is worth taking a walk along the Paseo Volado pier. From where you can see the view of the ships rocking on the waves, Postiguet beach and the hill with the castle of St. Barbara.
El Carrer dels Bolets
El Carrer dels Bolets is a unique, fairy-tale street that is difficult to find in other cities. Almost 4-meter-high mushrooms give it a unique atmosphere, making it look like a fairy-tale land. Snails and ants sat on some of the mushrooms placed here. Others can be entered and are in the form of a slide. The street is a friendly place for children and adults because it pleases the eye with various colors. You absolutely have to come here.
Ocean Race Museum
There are also museums in Alicante. Many of them can be visited for free! While in Alicante, you can visit the MARQ Archaeological Museum, the MACA Museum of Modern Art (free), the MUBAG Museum of Fine Arts (free), the MUSA City Museum (free), the Water Museum (free) and the Ocean Race Museum (free).
Culinary Alicante
Culinary in Alicante is mostly typical Spanish cuisine. Typical flavors of Spain are seafood and fish, delicious meats and cheeses, famous patatas bravas, delicious vegetables and juicy fruits, snacks. Of course, we can also find delicious wines here. However, we can highlight Alicante’s local dishes arròs a banda, i.e. rice with fish stock and seafood. This is a completely different dish than the famous paela. If you are looking for a truly local dish, this is the taste of Alicante. It is also worth paying attention to turron, i.e. almond nougat.
