Alicante is a typically Spanish city with the quintessential historic quarter, ancient monuments, museums, fiestas, plenty of sunshine and a spectacular landscape complemented by its beautiful beaches. Alicante in Spain is the second largest city of Valencia. The city of Alicante is the capital of the province of Alicante. It is situated in the spectacular Costa Blanca facing the Mediterranean Ocean. The weather is mild with the temperature in winter above 16° C. In summer the average is around 32 ºC.
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 monuments scattered throughout the region are the legacy of all those civilizations in from Alicante’s history.
A rapidly growing cosmopolitan city, 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. 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.
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.
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