Alicante, Spain is an extremely popular place to spend a few weeks during summer on vacation. It is a great place where you can relax by the many beaches, spend the night partying and enjoying a sunny lifestyle.
Many northern Europeans (Germans, Swede’s etc.) love it so much that they move down and live in Alicante all year round, and even my grandparents bought an apartment for our family to use – anytime of the year.
When my grandparents bought the apartment many years ago, there were only a few houses there. Today the area is huge, and Alicante as a destination is growing every year.
So why does this place seem to attract so many tourists to come back again?
The main reason seems to be the lovely beaches and the amazing summer weather.
It’s nearly always sunny, and the beaches are just amazing.
Another reason why so many Scandinavians visit each year is because they can find so many cheap flights to Alicante. This combined with crazy partying and a relaxed atmosphere with a ”mañana mañana” mind set is what I think people are so attracted to.
You will find many people with the mindset of “What ever happens in Alicante, stays there”.
The 3 Things That Makes Alicante What It Is:
1. Mount Benacantil
There are some really beautiful cultural and historic sites to visit.
Mount Benacantil is an important landmark of Alicante, which you can find right in the middle of Alicante and on the top you get to explore the Castle Of Santa Barbara, one of the biggest medieval fortresses in Spain.
From here you get an awesome view over the city and ocean, as well as walking among buildings and remains that date back as far as 11th century.
Another cool way to see the mountain is from the beach “El Postiguet”, right next to the mountain. From there you can see how the mountain forms the shape of a face, known as “The Moor’s Face”, a characteristic image found in Alicante.
2. Beaches
Costa Blanca are famous for their beaches, and in Alicante there are many to choose from.
For an open long beach try La Playa de San Juan, a 7 kilometer golden beach. If you want it more secluded try La Albuferta, and if you want a beach close to the city El Postiguet is perfect, since it’s basically “in” the city.
3. Explanada de España
“To be in Alicante is to be on the Explanada” wrote Juan Gil-Albert.
And I agree that if you’re here, this promenade is something you wouldn’t want to miss.
It’s one of the most beautiful seafront promenades in Spain, made out of 6.6 million colorful marble tiles. There are also heaps of nice places to eat and clubs to party at along the street.
I hope you enjoy your time in Alicante, and maybe you will find my and my extended family along the beach sometime this summer, enjoying the sun and water!
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