The city of Alicante is to be appreciated, experienced, discovered, lived, but above all felt. The warmth that surrounds its traditions, the infinite flavors that its gastronomy hides, its commitment to blue tourism or the undeniable beauty that hides its Santa Bárbara castle. In short, an infinity of unique elements that make this territory essential. A privileged enclave of the Valencian Community bathed by 3,397 hours of light per year which illuminate its eternally blue sea and where things are felt and experienced in a unique way.
Feel this light of Alicante in its gastronomy, when you taste a senyoret rice fresh from the kitchen and it invades your palate with an incomparable flavor of the sea. Or in its imposing castles full of history that invite you to live a thousand adventures. Feel the warmth of its festivals and traditions, the proximity of a vibrant land. The pleasure of doing sports by the sea while the sun sets. Open all your senses and discover an inspiring city that you won’t be able to forget.
Feel its sea. I feel its blue
If you like walks on fine golden sand, refreshing swims in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean or sunsets that seem straight out of a movie, Alicante is the ideal place for you, with kilometer ranges such as San Juan, El Postiguet, La Albufereta, Almadraba, Urbanova, San Gabriel or the coves of Cabo de las Huertas. These are just some of the places where you will feel more than ever that special light that Alicante projects throughout the year.
Alicante makes a sure value of blue tourism which guarantees sustainability, accessibility and quality with suitable beaches that display the Blue Flag, the distinction awarded for more than 30 years, with which they position themselves as the best beaches on the Mediterranean coast. Additionally, if you are a sports lover, the beaches of Alicante are perfect for sailing, paddle surfing or canoeing. Or enjoy a hike through the 50 kilometers of urban trail network that are worth discovering.
Feel its flavor and tradition
Alicante can be enjoyed with every bite in its restaurants and terraces. Fish, seafood, vegetables are incomparable flavors typical of the region prepared by a first-class restaurant. In every corner gastronomy It is a celebration of local flavors, traditional and avant-garde, prepared by the best chefs, with fresh produce. Also cauldrons with lots of tradition, cokes and savory dishes, spoon dishes and, for the sweetest, nougat and toñas. Without forgetting a wide variety of wines with designation of origin that will not disappoint you.
Of course, the star dish is ricemade with the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet and local products and which engage in a wide variety of recipes, with sea or mountain flavors, that you will not be able to forget. Alicante is undoubtedly the city of rice.
Feel the charm of a unique island
If you are one of those looking to get lost in the alleys without leaving a corner unnoticed, you cannot leave Alicante without visiting the Tabarca Islandthe natural heritage par excellence declared an “Asset of Cultural Interest”, declared a Historic and Artistic Site. This island is the smallest inhabited island in Spain and the only one in the Valencian Community. Its crystal clear turquoise waters, its climate and its coves favor the conservation of its oceanic Posidonia meadow, a protected area as a Mediterranean Marine Reserve. Tabarca is the place where you can feel the sea in all its splendor, discover the seabed by snorkeling or diving, and taste its famous cauldron of fresh, quality products. In addition, it is a Starlight destination with excellent qualities for contemplating its starry sky.
Image of a couple walking in the city of Alicante
Feel its culture
The city of Alicante is also cultural. Discover the history and activities offered at the Castle of Santa Bárbara, the most visited monument in the Valencian Community, visit the exhibitions of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), those of the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), the Bellas Arts (MUBAG), the Alicante Water Museum or the Fogueres Museum, where you will learn about the city’s official celebration, the Midsummer lightswhich are celebrated in the month of June.
Don’t miss the passion of Holy Week or the music and powder in Moros y Cristianos, the joy of neighborhood festivals and the fervor of the pilgrims of the Santa Faz pilgrimage. Discover the 18th century baroque civil building where the Town Hall, the Plaza de Toros or the Casa Carbonell are located. Get lost in the colorful streets of the old town and discover St. Mary’s Basilica and St. Nicholas Co-Cathedral.
Plan a getaway coinciding with one of the concerts offered by the spectacular ADDA Sinfónica, or with the festivals of high-profile national or international artists present in the music series and festivals organized in the city like La Plaza by Starlite, Spring Festival or Area 12. , Negrita, Rocanrola.
feel its light
We cannot deny that Alicante is a cinematic destination. The studies of City of Lightrecognized both inside and outside Spain, constitute an ideal attraction for major film productions. Thanks to its light, the variety and diversity of its locations, its hotel offer and the character of the people of Alicante, more and more national and international production companies choose Alicante as an ideal setting for filmmaking , series, documentaries and advertisements.
Without a doubt, this land has a unique charisma that, together with all the towns of the Valencian Community, forms that Mediterranean attitude that defines us in all the elements that surround us and that makes us known beyond our borders, not only for what we have, but also for what we are.
