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Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante

 15 Reviews  Santa Barbara Castle is a medieval fortress on top of Mount Benacantil. It dominates the city and constitutes a landmark that is seen from far away. The castle offers the nicest views of Alicante's... 

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Terra Mitica

Terra Mitica, Alicante

 7 Reviews  Terra Mitica en Benidorm, which is just about 40 kilometers from Alicante, is practically the only theme park in Europe with incredible attractions and shows that convert this park into a fascinating... 

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Beaches

Beaches, Alicante

 19 Reviews  Also known as Plaza de Correos since the Post office (Correos) was in a building facing the square. It is dedicated to Grabriel Miró, a great writer and chronicler born in Alicante in 1879. This is... 

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Explanada de Espana

Explanada de Espana, Alicante

 9 Reviews  This is the main promenade in Alicante, parallel to the port. It is a favorite place to walk. In the 50’s, when there were less distractions, many couples met here, walking up and down. It was... 

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El Barrio

El Barrio, Alicante

 4 Reviews  El Barrio the old quarter of Alicante lies at the feet of the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolas. This is a very lively neighbourhood at night. People af all ages go there to enjoy the numerous pubs, bars... 

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Benidorm

Benidorm, Alicante

 9 Reviews  Benidorm is very close by Alicante. Just remeber it takes time to get there by tram - for me it took 2 hours althought it shouldnt. Trip itself was not long - just waiting in between is what took most... 

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Mercado Central

Mercado Central, Alicante

 3 Reviews  The central market was built in 1911 over the remains of the city walls from the 17th century. The market was built in eclectic style with modernist elements, with metal structure and brick façade. As... 

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Isla de Tabarca

Isla de Tabarca, Alicante

 5 Reviews  This is the only inhabited in the Community of Valencia. It is located at a distance of 11 nautical miles from the city of Alicante. The islands Lebante Beach has a lenght of 250m and is near the... 

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Hiking

Hiking, Alicante

 2 Reviews  22 kilometres long walk from Agost to el Puerto de Maigmó, easy level - tunels on the path so good idea to bring an electric torch (sorry - don't know what a little lamp/light that you have in your... 

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Hogueras de San Juan

Hogueras de San Juan, Alicante

 3 Reviews  If you come to Alicante in June, from 19 to 24, you will enjoy the Hogueras de San Juan, the main festival that takes place in the city. The hogueras are bonfires built with papier-machê. About 180... 

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Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition, Alicante

 6 Reviews  Gravina Palace, built in the 18th century, houses now the Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina. The museum keeps a great collection of paintings and other pieces of art, with special attention to artists... 

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The Town Hall

The Town Hall, Alicante

 6 Reviews  The present Town Hall was built in the 18th century in baroque style. The façade is decorated with barley-sugar columns. The two towers characterize this building. Inside, the Blue Hall belongs to the... 

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Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race, Alicante

 2 Reviews  Volvo Ocean Race will start from the port of Alicante. From last Friday night up to October 11th there will be a series of events in the Village, an area of the harbour that has been acoditioned for... 

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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA), Alicante

 Aitana Says:  The former name was Museo de la Asegurada, taking its name from the name of the building. Casa de La Asegurada is the oldest civil building in Alicante. It was... 

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Casa Carbonell

Casa Carbonell, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  This house was built in the first half of the XX century. They say that a businessman called Carbonell arrived to Alicante, dirty and ragged after an eventful... 

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Concatedral de San Nicolás

Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  This former mosque was transformed into a Christian church by King Alfonso X the Wise. The cloister dates back to the XV century but the main body or the church... 

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Theater; Teatro principal de Alicante

Theater; Teatro principal de Alicante, Alicante

 Christina1881 Says:  The main theater in Alicante (teatro principal de Alicante) was build from 1846 to 1847, and was opened on the 25th of September 1847, the architect of the... 

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The church of Santa Maria

The church of Santa Maria, Alicante

 benidormone Says:  The Santa Maria Church was built over the remains of a mosque. The style is Gothic and dates from the 14th to the 16th century. t The high altar in Rococo gold... 

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Parque de Canalejas

Parque de Canalejas, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  This park is the continuation of the Explanada, but it is completely different. In this case, big hundred-year-old Ficus cover the promenade and offer a very... 

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Alicante City Hall

Alicante City Hall, Alicante

 Toshioohsako Says:  Its a lovely and lively place. One can enjoy the small fountains which change its color and height. People can touch the water, children are playful looking... 

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La Ereta

La Ereta, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  This park is on the slope of mount Benacantil, near the ramparts of Santa Barbara Castle. From this park there are very nice views of the port, the Cathedral... 

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Tandem flights paragliding

Tandem flights paragliding, Alicante

 doyouwanna Says:  Hello,Alicante is known for its best climate all year round. It also known worldwide for its paragliding.The mountains and sea cliffs are known amongst the best... 

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Learn Spanish in Alicante

Learn Spanish in Alicante, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  Alicante is a city with a great university. Many foreign students come every year to study here for a term or for a year. There are some facilities to learn... 

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Visit Calpe

Visit Calpe, Alicante

 MaheshSamtani Says:  Located at just 63 kilometers from the city of Alicante is one of the jewels of the crown of the province - the city of Calpe. A town that is identified by the... 

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Greek sculpture at MARQ

Greek sculpture at MARQ, Alicante

 Aitana Says:  From April 2 till october 13 there is a temporary exposition called La belleza del cuerpo. Arte y pensamiento en la Grecia antigua.A collection of Greek... 

Top 3 Hotels in Alicante

Melia Alicante

 4 Reviews and 546 Opinions  Hotel Meliá is a good place to stay when you come to Alicante. It seems new as they really take care... 

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Amerigo

 1 Review and 364 Opinions  As the only five star in the centre of the city, the Amerigo is an accomplished affair. It has been... 

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Hesperia Lucentum

 1 Review and 185 Opinions  I was stay at this hotel 4 nights in august 2007. The 4 stars is in fact 3+. The breakfast is... 

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 Opened in 1847, this is a theatre par excellence. Its main facade is in the neo-classical style, while its interior, designed in accordance with the Italian... 

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Q:  Hi what is the best way to get from the airport to Eurostars Mediterranea Plaza hotel please? And how do costs compare? Thanks 

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A: Welcome to VT. You can go by taxi or by bus. Not sure about the cost, but maybe 16 €. By bus: take C-6 at the second floor. Stop at Puerta del Mar, walk 200 to the... 

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La casa de la primavera

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 Although I was not born here, I have lived here since I was a two months baby, so Alicante is my home town. What to say about Alicante? It is easier to write about places that one has visited because... 

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Alicante, pueblo grande

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 Since the late 90's Alicante has become a paradise for construction businesspeople specially, for those who doesn't care about tradition and cultural heritage. Like a little Sion that once belonged to... 

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A city to discover!!

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 This is one of spains modern and cosmopolitan cities. Alicante has almost 15km of beaches. Historical buildings, shopping centers, nightlife, Alicante has it all. More places to visit at the Comunidad... 

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WELCOME TO ALICANTE!

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  Alicante is located in the region of COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA,it is an autonomous community of Spain and has three provinces: Valencia (The Capital) Castellon de La Plana,and Alicante in the south of the... 

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Alicante - we never really intended to be there!

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 My wife and I ended up in Alicante by a strange set of circumstances, starting with the fact that we began planning our trip to Spain about 3-months before we left Canada. Since we planned to be in...... 

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