Alicante is located in Eastern Spain. Murica's bounded by Alicante to the south, with Valencia in the mountains to the North West. Alicante, Torrevieja, Benidorm, Alcoy, and Elche are all located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.



About six million people every summer visit Murica, which is the second largest city in the Costa Blanca. Countless enter the Coasta Blanca through the Alicante Airport. If you choose to visit Alicante, you should be aware that it has been called the best all around city in Spain.

Things to do in Alicante Spain

The typical summertime weather in the Mediterranean is dry and hot. Then comes the temperate winters when you rarely see snow. As far as vacationing, spring and autumn tend to be rainy and overcast. During the summer seaside is the largest draw. The Costa Blanca boasts that it has the longest summertime in Spain. When you are here, the temperate evenings beckon you to take a walk along the Promenade amidst the palm trees.

There are numerous sidewalk cafes to rest and relax at for lunch or dinner. Then there are the craftspeople from the world over, offering one-of-kind items for sale on the waterfront. If you love nightlife, visit the Barrio Santa Cruz. In Bari, the old quarter of the city. That district has a medieval feeling and taverns are plentiful, offering an array of choices in nightlife.

Do you want to play golf? Golfing on the Mediterranean will cost you thirty five to eighty Euros, in green fees. Green fees in are reasonablein Spain. Golfing here may be of interest to you and there are several courses in and around Alicante. Renting clubs or bringing your own make your reservations early. These courses, especially in Alicante Spain, will fill up quickly in the summer season.

For the history lover there are numerous cathedrals and churches. It's always interesting to explore the various architectural designs. The cathedral that is one of the landmarks of the city, the Co-cathedral of San Nicholas de Bari, was constructed with the approval of Pope John 23rd 1959. It is a stunning example of modern architecture with its impressive 45-meter high blue dome. The Cathedral also possesses a sculpture of the Holy Nicholas guarding one of the two entrances to this house of worship. However, the bishop belonging to this cathedral lives in Orihuela, in the next province.

Saint Barbra Castle is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe. The Moors (or Muslims) built it in about 800AD with additions being constructed further on during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. When you visit the rooftop of the castle, you'll view an astonishing view of the city below. Rich with history, there are castle artifacts that date back to the age of Bronze. With modern art in the castle halls, you'll find a blend of Spanish sculpture during your visit to the castle.