In Valencia Province, a major tourist attraction, Alicante, is its number two city. Alicante is where there are numerous opportunities for sightseeing. Over 6 million tourists arrive in the Costa Blanca region each year. Many visitors enter the region via Alicante airport then spend some vacation time in Alicante.
Sightseeing Attractions Alicante: It will take days to take in all that this area of Spain has to offer. You might spend a few days stopping at all the sights. Understand Spanish history and culture as numerous museums and historic buildings are waiting for you at the old city center in the city. There is a great deal to look at and do.
Children will be delighted at the countless nativity scenes on display. These are from all around the world on view at the Nativity Scene Museum. The Museum is located on San Augustin Street Alicante. Adults too who adore Christmas admire this museum. There is no charge to enter the gallery and the attraction is popular all year round.
The huge blue dome on the house of worship is a familiar sight belonging to the Concathedral of San Nicolas de Bari. This amazing old Cathedral has a huge black marble statue of Saint Nicholas in the entrance hall of the church. The current Bishop of the region also lives here.
The Castle of Santa Barbara was constructed by the Moors and is one of the largest feudal, fortresses in Europe. The castle is full of local history. There is a remarkable exhibition of Spanish figurines inside the castle. Relics going back to the Bronze Age have been set up at the site. The tower affords a great view of the city.
There is plenty of nightlife and sightseeing to enjoy in Alicante. The Barrio Santa Cruz, known also as the old town, is a terrific place to experience the city after dark. The area has a medieval style feeling. The Old Quarter is for you if you get pleasure from music. There is plentiful nightlife at the numerous taverns and eateries in the area. Day or night there is a lot to see and hear as you holiday in Alicante.
Shopping and Seashore in Alicante: The seashore is a prime attraction in Alicante and Torrevieja. The Costa Blanca has the longest summertime in Spain and is the greatest place to benefit from the sun. Window-shop the several sidewalk cafes amidst the palm tree lined esplanade alongside the nearby beach. There is plenty here for eating while enjoying the beautiful weather.
There are numerous stores of various sizes for your shopping enjoyment throughout the city. The harbor and old city area possess an abundance of tiny shops together with El Corte Ingles a large Spanish chain store. Additionally, there are local craftspeople at the water's edge offering an assortment of crafts.
The municipality of Alicante has The Panoramis Shopping Mall, which is a major contemporary shopping center. It is situated near the harbor. Offering a stunning view of the harbor the shopping mall also affords great bargain hunting.
If you like to Royal watch you may be lucky and catch a glimpse of the Spanish Royal Family as they visit The Real Club de Regatas, (Royal Regatta Club) that is situated in the harbor district as well.
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