Considered the best year round destination in Spain, Alicante hardly needs an introduction. Proximity to airport, presence of various resorts in vicinity, impressive castles and beautiful waterfront make Alicante a destination for people with varying age groups and taste. There are excellent nightlife and dining options to add spice to it. Not a surprise, people from the different corners of the world take business class flight to Alicante so that they can enjoy a rejuvenating vacation there. So whether you are an art buff, museum lover or food connoisseur Alicante has something for you.
Useful Information
- Alicante is a year destination so tourist can plan a trip accordingly.
- Alicante offers free wifi to everyone so get should remain assured for it.
- Ferry links to Ibiza are also available from here.
Its airport is served by a large number of national as well as international flights. On arrival, there are buses and trams to facilitate getting around. Travellers staying in the Old City would have an upper edge as most of the attractions are situated within walking distance. Castle of Santa Barbara situated atop Mount Benacantil is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain. A visit to the castle is a good idea for city sightseeing. If you are also planning a visit to the castle check it schedule before going. An insight the history of Alicante can be had during your visit to Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ). Here more than 80,000 locally found artefacts are on display. The museum also runs some interactive programs that can be viewed. If art is your cup of tea, then visit Gravina Museum of Fine Arts (MUBAG), where collections of fine arts is displayed over three floors. Asegurada Museum of Modern Art (MACA) has a good collection of artworks from Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Julio González, Juan Gris and Joan Miró. Artworks of several emerging painters are also on display here. While on visit to Alicante never miss a visit to Tabarca Island which appear frozen in time with no cars, shopping chains or high risers.