Your flight to Alicante brings you to Spain’s Costa Blanca and a city with links dating back to the Bronze Age. Don’t miss the medieval Castle of Santa Bárbara and the winding streets of El Barrio (Alicante Old Town).
Explore the origins of Alicante at the Archaeological Museum with interactive exhibits from prehistory to the present day. The living culture of Alicante can be found at the Modern Art Museum, Casa de la Asegurada, which includes Picasso and Dalí paintings.
Away from the crowds, stroll along Alicante’s seafront to leafy Canalejas Park, or take a day trip to the village and beach of Tabarca Island. Or opt for the blue flag beach at San Juan (5km from Alicante).
Locals in Alicante adore their seafood and rice. Don’t be afraid to try the black variety, tinted with squid ink, and sample the famous turrón (almond sweet). There are also some wines local to Alicante, such as fondillón, traditionally served with desserts. |