Known for its thousands of miles of sandy beaches and excellent climate, Alicante is one city that many tourists long to visit each year. The city has many historical buildings and offers countless sightseeing attractions in addition to the wonderful sun that can be enjoyed all year round. Looking towards the sea, Alicante is indeed a sight to behold and with its many boulevards, pavement cafes, an imposing castle and a cosmopolitan charm, Alicante will offer any visitor an experience that will leave memories for many years to come.

It is not difficult to visualize the impact that Alicante’s beaches have on its visitors when you consider that it is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain with the local economy relying heavily on tourism from the beaches of the Costa Blanca. The Costa Blanca lies on the east coast of Spain and borders Costa Almeria to the south while Costa Dorada borders it to the north. Also referred to as the ‘City of Light’, Alicante is indeed a culmination of nature’s light – stunning beaches, great weather and cheap flights, it is also easily accessible by cable car and has a decent number of shopping areas. The popular Street Markets have just about everything, from antiques and vegetable produce among other things.

What other attractions can you find in your travels to Alicante? The Benacantil Mountain is an excellent place to take a walk. You even get to have a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings at 166 meters high. As you take the walk, you will see Roman ruins, medieval walls and all of this is mixed with modern streets. Another great attraction is the festivals that are hosted and that attract thousands of visitors. The passion of these traditional festivals can be seen on the locals. For example there is the St. Anthony’s Day that falls on the 17th of January, Alicante Carnival that celebrates a colorful end. March through April, we have Easter and Santa Faz and in July through August, there is the Jazz Festival, Summer Festival and the Feast of Assumption celebrations that fall on the 15th of August every year.

While traveling to Alicante, be sure to visit the three famous museums in the city. The Casa de Asegurada contains 20th century artworks by artists like Miro, Gris and Picasso. The Archaeological Museum located in the municipal hall has large collections of Bronze and Classical antiquities. Items from the annual fire festivals can be found at the Fireworks Museum located in the Santa Barbara Castle. While you are still in the spirit of travel, take the Mountain Train and traverse the mountain tunnels, bridges and the get to experience the fantastic views of the surroundings of this two millennia old city.

All in all, Alicante is a great place to unwind and to have a travel adventure. This region in Spain is known to host a number of celebrities and you might just get a chance to meet some of them. Depending on what you are looking for, Alicante will offer just about anything to make your visit worthwhile. Also airfare to Alicante is very reasonably priced at Flights.eu.