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Alicante is the main city of the province of Alicante on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The area around Alicante is called Costa Blanca. Alicante is favored by travellers for its culture, nightlife, and white, sandy palm beaches. By Roberto Bell Alicante is the main city of the province of Alicante on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The area around Alicante is called Costa Blanca. Alicante is favored by travellers for its culture, nightlife, and white, sandy palm beaches. Alicante has kilometers of beaches. The longest, the main beach, 'Playa de San Juan', is 7 kilometers long. Starting from the south, the 'El Saladar Beach' is mostly known by only locals and therefore it is the quietest. 'Postiguet Beach' is the beach in the center of the city. It is a great beach if you don't mind the crowd. Alicante has over 300,000 inhabitants, and is one of the quickest-growing communities in Europe. There's been population in the area for thousands of years - which you'll notice from its rich culture and old buildings in the old town - for example, the city castle 'Castillo de Santa Barbara' that sits on a hill near the city center. Official languages spoken are Spanish and Valencian. Most of the locals and almost all tourism related persons speak English and/or German, so you likely won't have trouble communicating. Nightlife at the city centre offers you restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, taverns. and so on. During the summer, nightlife will be centered on the main beach, 7-kilometer long 'Playa de San Juan'. Alicante has a good selection of hotels and apartments. Two famous hotels are Melia Alicante Hotel on the harbor and Tryp Gran Sol Hotel, which is the highest building in Alicante. Both are very good hotels that a lot of people recommend. They are 4-star hotels. If you are looking for true luxury, you should stay at Sidi San Juan Hotel or at Hotel Hospes Amerigo. Sidi San Juan is located right on the largest beach of Alicante. Hotel Hospes Amerigo is located near the Santa Barbara Castle. While they are different, they both offer excellent service. The cheapest way of getting around Alicante is by public transport. Short distances are easy to travel by bus or tram. Alicante Airport is near the city, and has good bus connections. If you want to travel to other cities in the region or just want to cruise around the city, you should consider renting a car. Alicante is very well served by air from around Europe. Most of the flights come from the UK and Germany. During summer holidays, flights are often fully booked. Remember to book your flight early, because it's hard to get seats on short notice. There are some cheap airlines flying directly to Alicante. It is usually cheaper to book your ticket online and from some travel agencies than directly from the airlines. About the Author: Read more about Alicante holiday information, flights, hotels, beaches, and photos at: http://www.alicante-tourist.info. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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