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The highlight of our tour of the Peninsula, was a pleasant surprise, as we just followed the brown sign which said CAP DE SANT ANTONI.
What we saw there was a magnificent view of the mountains and sea.
A plaque there read:
"This look-out point is situated at Las Planes 160 m above sea level. The Cap de Sant Antoni is created by the prolongations of the western mass of the Montgo Mountain to the seas. The north precipice known as "Tramontana" is extremely steep, vertically carves, with areas of sheer drops, however on the south or midday side of the mountain becomes softer and far less dramatic.
A short time after the Christian conquest of these lands, which took place in the middle of the XII century, the Cap de Sant Antoni became one of the chosen places for hermits, men and women with profound religious convictions, wanting to lead solitary lives of prayer, following the example of the partriarch Saint Anthony. In honour of this saint, a chapel was built in the XVI century. Owing to the necessity of protecting the coast line from North African pirate raids, a look-out tower was constructed near the Chapel to house coast guards. The tower was demolished in 1894, when the present lighthouse was constructed." Leave a Comment
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 View from the caves by Lalique
It can be hardly called caves (in plural), it is just one biiig cave, but in any case pardon my spelliological knowledge. It is one of the biggest and deepest in Spain, about 70 meters down, as far as I can recollect guides comments. Leave a Comment
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Without a doubt the lovely fishing village of ALTEA is one of the most beautiful towns along the Costa Blanca. I absolutely loved it here and we stayed a couple of hours, just exploring and walking along its wonderful promenade along the beach. Along the Yacht Harbor you will find the beaches of Pueblo Macaret.
The most attractive area around Altea is its harbour area with many bars and restaurants. It was a beautiful sunny day and tourists were in abundance.
The mountain area of Sierra de Bernia ( photo 4 )which reaches up to 1130 metres high, can be seen from Altea.
Just south of Calpe, Altea can be reached using the A-7 highway or the N-332 national road. Leave a Comment Website: altea@touristinfo.net
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Located 67 km north of Alicante, the coastal town of CALPE, with its 13,000 inhabitants, is known for its beautiful beaches and its massive rock formation called the Penon de Ifach.
Located in the Costa Blanco region of Spain, Calpe can be reached by the A-7 highway or the N-332 national road, the one we took.
Calpe has two main beaches, the Cantal Roig and the Playa Arenal and two smaller beaches , La Fossa and the Bay of Gasparet.
Many Iberian, Roman and Arab archeological sites exist in the town, due to its coastal location.
Calpe is one of the many little towns Hans and I explored along the peninsula. Other towns include Javea, Altea, Moraira/Teulada, Benissa and Denia. Leave a Comment Website: calpe@touristinfo.net
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Astounding excavation of a pre-Christian city. Also host to the Alicante jazz festival. A visit will supply you with plenty to think about for a long time. This is civilization at its most elementary level. You can see the foundations of walls, buildings, you can see 2000 year old cisterns, and signs show you what it was like in those times. There is a Roman forum and the steam baths are particularly interesting. They appear to have led comfortable lives without the trappings of the modern times. In addition, there is a garden section with indigenous plants and descriptions on how they were used.
Lucentum is located in Albufereta, on the south side of Playa San Juan, and north of Alicante. The tram stop is Lucentum.
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Alicante city actually has what is surely one of the best beach in this neck of the woods, yet it is scarsely ever visited except by those who live in the city. This makes it a true gem during the weekday (except during the mid afternoon) as it's always quiet. Add to the fact it's absolutely massive by anyones standards, and you cant but wonder why the city isn't more popular with the package tourists from northern europe.
The one drawback is as a consequence of not being so busy, it also doesn't have all the cafes and bars lining it purveying cold drinks that others do. Be sure to put your towl towards the Puerta Del Mar end by the marina where there's a promenade nearby with shops. You can also head up intot he old town in search of cheaper supplies and shade too. But what a beach, spotlessly clean, broad and sandy. To get there it's an easy walk, or take any bus headed to Puerta Del Mar, or the tram.
Another beach worth checking out if you want more is the whole stretch of San Juan. Further out of town but with way less traffic (it's off the main road which is the centre beachs' biggest drawback) the beaches here literally run for miles, and have the tram hugging them most of the way they are easy to get to and from, and also have some nice little cafes along the length selling reasonable priced drinks and donuts, dont forget the nice donuts! And so uncrowded:)
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Alicante still has an Old City. ANd it isn't hard to find, if you know where to go. You will find some beautiful architecture, both in the old "Spanish colonial" style, and also some fantastic municipal buildings, as well as shops with a lot of the original fittings, paticular farmacias and some todo 100 shops that simply havn't had hte previous fixtures removed. The streets in this part of town are generally quiet as quite a few buidlgs are empty, pending a massive restoration effort that has been a long time in not quite coming. This isn't entirely a bad thing as it gives a much more genuine feel of what the city would have once been like, rather than being picture poistcard perfect with fresh paint and overpriced boutiques a lot of it really is as it was, just quieter now. A lot of the city's Moroccan and Algerian community live here as rooms can be had cheaply, most Spanish people prefer new apartments with all the mod cons. There are no specific sights, just wlak around and soak it all in. Bring a camera, but make sure you take time to look and just *be there*, as well as snap away.
THe old town is best explored by walking up away from the sea from Purta Del Mar FGV station then heading Diagonially across towards La Rambla and the bus station. Youll find lots of cafes and plazas to stop at if you fancy a coffee or cold drink. Prices here are reasonable too. Enjoy it before they "restore" it.
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There are lots of little towns you can visit , go to the little village in the mountains with the artifical lake. There are lots of wild cats here to that were very friendly. There were organised tours here but if you find a map and the name of the place you can easily obtain directions by car!
I know it begaon with G,may have been Guadapest or something cannot quite remember though so do not quote me on it! Leave a Comment
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 by Lalique
The lightning and the slow Cafe del Mar type of music ecoing inside will immideatly set your mood to silent contemplation...
Actually it's not allowed to take pictures inside, it was my naughty "breaking the wall" act ;) Leave a Comment
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 by Lalique
My friends, to whom I showed this pic, thought that that was the entrance to the caves but it's just a hole, just a see through hole, that's it :)) Leave a Comment
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