Alicante Tourist Information

    Alicante is classically Spanish with a historic quarter, ancient monuments, museums, fiestas, plenty of sunshine and a spectacular landscape complemented by its beautiful beaches. The second largest city of the Autonomous Community of Valencia, Alicante is the capital of the province of Alicante.  It is situated in the spectacular Costa Blanca facing the Mediterranean Ocean. The average temperature in winter does not fall below 16° C. In summer the average is around 32 ºC.

Alicante At Night : :

    The Romans called it “Lucentum” the strategic location made it one of the most sought after locations for the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs. The marks of these civilizations can be seen throughout the region in its various monuments.

    A rapidly growing cosmopolitan city, modern Alicante is one of Spain’s most important economic centers. The tourist industry provides the economic mainstay and there are light industries such as food-processing, leather, textiles, and pottery.

: : Alicante City

  The historic Alicante harbour is a thriving commercial and tourist center today.  It is also a major education centre due to the impressive Alicante University, founded in 1979.  Apart from this, Alicante has all the attractions of a world-class tourist destination- complemented by its excellent facilities. The city is an attractive combination of the ancient and the modern, of work and pleasure, of beauty and generosity. 

Alicante Old City : :

  For the tourists, Alicante signifies the Costa Blanca. But inland, there remains a lot to be explored and admired. Alicante gives you an experience that is exciting, refreshing and soothing all at once.