Alicante

Located in the heart of the Costa Blanca, Alicante is one of the most important tourist destinations on the east coast of Spain. The many golf courses and the calm waters of the Mediterranean are just some of the attractions offered by this beautiful port city located at the foot of the Castle of Santa Barbara.

The old quarter, located at the foot of this fortress, reveals an interesting civil and religious architectural legacy, without forgetting the emblematic Explanada de España, a favourite place for recreation for its inhabitants.Alicante is also a land of deep-rooted popular traditions such as the Festival of Moors and Christians and the Night of San Juan.

The Explanada de España, facing the port, is a lively boulevard with lots of outdoor seating areas. A more modern recreational area stretches along the breakwater in the harbour, where there are also numerous restaurants and bars. Next to both areas is the town's beach, El Postiguet, the perfect spot to enjoy the sea and the sun.

Alicante is also a land of deep-rooted traditions such as the Festival of Moors and Christians, one of the most popular in the Levante region. The other big festivity is the Night of San Juan, on 24 June.