Alicante is host to thousands of tourists every year. It is reknown for its miles of sandy beaches.
Famous for its excellent weather, the city invites you to take a trip along the coast or to the wonderful island of Tabarca. From the Alicante harbour you can see the beautiful long ramblas, take a relaxing walk where you can enjoy the outdoor market under palm trees in the mild climate, under the watchful gaze of the castle high on the hill overlooking the city,
Alicante has many historical buildings around the city, offering countless sightseeing attractions from the Castle, cathedrals to churches and of course the wonderful harbour area.
In winter the Alicante weather is around 16 ºC. In summer the average is around 32 ºC. The time difference to GMT + 1 hour to your watch.
Language spoken in Alicante: There are two official languages spoken. Spanish and Valencian. In fact English and/or German is spoken just about everywhere.
Additional to sightseeing, direct from the harbour area, a long wide sandy beach leads its way up to San Juan. A popular beach for you to enjoy sunbathing or swimming in the clear blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.
During the peak season, Alicante Airport, is the starting point for many Costa Blanca tourists. During the winter months tourists and residents tend to live along the coast in places like Benidorm, Calpe and Denia, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa.
Alicante's location: The Costa Blanca lies on the east coast of Spain. to the south is the Costa Calida and Costa Almeria. To the north, the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava.