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Before deciding to spend your holidays in Costa Blanca, you should gather more information about Spain and check some facts about Alicante. Our town is an ancient Mediterranean port in the southern part of the Valencia province. Alicante history was turbulent and dynamic. It was home of Iberians and Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. Later on, it was a witness of Arab conquest and the Spanish Reconquista.
Today, Alicante is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing places in Spain. The construction boom is evident in all suburbs of the city. Having population of more than 700,000 in the metropolitan area it is among the ten largest urban centres of Spain. More than 30,000 of its inhabitants are students, either international or local.
During the summer months, several hundreds thousands tourists visit the city, while several millions travellers come each year to the area of Costa Blanca. Alicante tourism is one of the main activities in the region. Attracted by its true Spanish flavour, excellent weather all year round and seafront promenades, many of the former visitors decided to stay and live here. Almost 20% of Alicante population are foreigners including many families from the United Kingdom and other countries of Northern Europe.
Situated between kilometres of splendid sandy beaches and rocky mountain landscape, the countryside of Alicante Costa Blanca offers endless sightseeing opportunities. It is a unique combination of modern lifestyle and rich historical heritage with relaxed, warm and friendly atmosphere.
With its theatres, museums, impressive castles and medieval churches, Alicante is the main cultural centre of Costa Blanca. Wide boulevards with palm trees, old town squares and colourful shopping streets confirm its name – Roman Lucentum – the City of Light!
While developing its modern facilities, like the new harbour-complex, shopping malls and hotels, Alicante was preserving its Spanish character. You are welcomed to experience this traditional atmosphere during the whole year. Participate our famous festivals and parades, such as Carnival in February or Saint John's Bonfires in June!
Attractions in Alicante
Let’s visit now, one by one, the most notable historic and cultural Alicante attractions and landmarks:
Visit our excellent parks and relax under palm trees, away from the hot beaches in the midday.
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Read our on-line article about Alicante, published on the Hubpages.com E-zine website:
Discover Alicante Alicante is an ancient port on the Spanish coast. In the past, it was city of Iberians and Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. Later on, it became an important strategic point, facing Arab conquest and the Spanish Reconquista.Today, Alicante is one of the most vibrant touristic places in Spain. Situated between kilometres long sandy beaches ... An article published on http://hubpages.com
