Alicante is the capital of eastern Spain’s Costa Blanca holiday region and it’s one of the most popular cities, impregnated with history, mystery and Spanish charm.
El Barrio
El Barrio, or the old town, is the historical heart of Alicante, and one of the most beautiful places to spend the day. Allow yourself to be charmed by the Spanish streets and absolute marvelous houses adorned with flowers and a touch of magic. There are so many things to see and enjoy, you might get lost in this corner of past, such well preserved nowadays. When the night comes, everybody gets ready to come and enjoy all the restaurants and bars, where they can have absolutely tasty cocktails and exquisite tapas and food, as well as a great atmosphere and quality live music. Don’t miss this spot when visiting Alicante!
Playa del Postiguet
Right next to the Old Town, there is the Postiguet Beach, one of the most popular Alicante beaches, covered in golden sands and clear blue salty waters. This beach is famous among the locals and also the tourists, during summer being the number one destination for many tourists. You can enjoy your sunny day on the beach, getting tanned and having specials cocktails along with the delicious and famous Spanish tapas, which can be served in one of the many beachfront restaurants or on the beach.
Castillo de Santa Barbara
The Castle of Santa Barbara is an imposing medieval fortress with Arabic origins, built in the 9th century. The Castle has been wonderfully preserved and its most recent renovation took place during Spain’s Golden Age in the 1500’s, yet the Moorish influences cannot be ignored as they seem to dominate the whole scenery. The landscape from the top of the Benacantil mountain is astonishing and everyone should take the time to visit this impressive castle and to admire its beauty and breathtaking landscapes.
Parque el Palmeral
The Palmeral Park is a green explosion of paradise, surrounded by botanical wildlife, waterfalls and a lot of palm trees. Whenever you feel like having a relaxing day in the middle of the nature, visit this wonderful park, which is the largest palm-grove in Europe, planted by the first Muslims to settle here in the early-middle ages. The Moors are the pioneers of such a marvel, introducing to Spain the phoenix dactylifera, which outnumbers the other types of palm trees in this extraordinary garden of paradise. The grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s definitely worth visiting!
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