Why Alicante?
The city of Alicante stands on the east coast of Spain and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. The coastline in this region is known as the Costa Blanca and is home to such internationally renowned tourist...
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Alicante beaches
Eleven nautical miles from the city of Alicante lies the island known as La Isla de Tabarca, the only inhabited island in the whole Region of Valencia. The excellent quality of its waters and the biodiversity...
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Alicante museums
The city of Alicante is home to a large selection of museums capable of satisfying the most curious and demanding of intellects. The leading institutions include the MARQ Archaeological Museum, one of...
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Trips around Alicante
Elche
Elche is the Region of Valencia’s third largest city in terms of population and is the Spanish footwear capital. The mere mention of Elche immediately evokes images of its spectacular palm...
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Torrevieja International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest
This celebration is a tribute to the sailors of Torrevieja (Alicante province), who travelled to trade with Cuba, bringing these popular melodies back with them. Dates from Jul 23, 2012 to Jul 29, 2012.
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Villajoyosa Moors and Christians Fiesta
For eight days, the whole town steps back in time to hold a spectacular re-enactment of a battle fought in 1538. Dates from Jul 24, 2012 to Jul 31, 2012.
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Alicante International Contemporary Music Festival
Every year the coastal city of Alicante celebrates a date with the most modern trends in music at its International Contemporary Music Festival.
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Alcoy Moors and Christians Fiesta
In Alcoy, history, legend and spectacle join hands in a celebration full of sparkle and fantasy to commemorate events that took place in the 13th century. Dates from Apr 22, 2012 to Apr 24, 2012.
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Fires of San Juan
Alicante celebrates the arrival of summer with the Bonfires of San Juan. In an atmosphere of music, colour, fireworks and extravagance, thousands of people throng the streets to experience this fiesta...
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The “City of Elche” Guitar Festival
This musical event has gone from strength to strength each year, thanks to performances by talented, internationally prestigious guitarists, along with up-and-coming young names that use the festival to...
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Elche Medieval festival
The city of Elche, in Alicante, is transformed into a medieval town on the occasion of this festival, which has been held every year since 1990. International artists bring through music, theatre and parallel...
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How to get to Alicante
The city of Alicante is accessible by land, sea and air. Motorways, highways and other minor roads enable visitors to reach Alicante by car or coach from the major Spanish and European cities. The international...
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Alicante fiestas
Visitors to the city of Alicante have many an opportunity to make their trip coincide with one of the many Spanish fiestas dotting the calendar throughout the year. The Hogueras de San Juan bonfire celebrations,...
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Alicante monuments
As well as museums, Alicante also has a great monumental heritage. Examples include: Santa Bárbara Castle overlooking the Mediterranean atop Mount Benacantil and providing unrivalled sea views; the Santa...
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