Activities and Family Activities in Alicante
Of all Spain’s mainland provincial capitals, Alicante is the most influenced by tourism, thanks to the nearby airport and resorts. Nevertheless this is a dynamic, attractive Spanish city with a castle, old quarter and long waterfront. The eating scene is exciting and the nightlife is absolutely legendary, whether you’re chugging pints with the stag parties at 7pm or twirling on the dance floor with the locals seven hours later. On a weekend night, it’s impossibly busy and buzzy year-round.
With perfect weather all year long, mountainous landscapes and, of course, the Mediterranean Sea, Alicante is a great place to spend some time in the great outdoors. Whether your idea of an adrenaline rush is taking a quick bike ride, or perhaps jumping out of a plane, there are infinite possibilities for exploring explore Alicante- be it by land, by sea, or by air.
This port city is the capital of the Province; Alicante attractions have been drawing in tourist on holiday for centuries. The beautiful fountain in Luceros Square, the breath-taking architecture of the Basilica of St. Mary, the memorable promenade Explanada de España, and the Baroque Casa de La Asegurada one of the oldest civil buildings in the city each of the Alicante attractions require careful consideration. It is important to set aside a few day trips from Alicante, for example, boating to the Tabarca Island which has some of the best beaches in the area, or rent a car for a trip to the village of Agost which is famous for its earthenware clay pots.
There are so many things to do in Alicante, the architecture, day trips, and marvelous beaches. Visit Alicante if you love sports or leisure, scuba dive off the Isla de Tabarca, if you love a challenge climb Mountains, or golf in one of the many courses a short distance from the city. Dine at one of Alicante’s fine restaurants, such as the Nou Manolin or Darsena. Visit some of Alicante’s trendy nightlife at Pop Gallery or Mauro & Sensai- Barra Copity. Lodge at one of the fashionable hotels, for example Spa Porta Maris & Suites del Mar 4, or the Hotel Hospes Amerigo 5 which is located in an old Dominican monastery in the heart of the city.
