Alicante

Alicante is known by many as the gateway to the Costa Blanca, but that description does the city a disservice.

The old town center of Alicante has two distinct neighborhoods: Casco Antiguo and El Barrio. Casco Antiguo is the oldest part of the city. Here, you can find landmarks such as the basilica of Santa Bárbara, the large Plaza Ayuntamiento, the food market Mercado Central, and the city theater. The neighborhood is characterized by narrow streets and small squares. El Barrio is known for its colorful houses, narrow streets, and staircases. Due to the neighborhood's location on the mountain and its upward slope, you often have beautiful views.

Alicante also caters to shopping enthusiasts. In addition to stalls on the waterfront and shops in the city center, the city has several large shopping centers.

Next to the beach, you'll find the Rambla Méndez Núñez, the city's promenade. This is the most emblematic place in Alicante. Here, you can take a stroll to the harbor, have a drink at one of the terraces, or meander along the stalls. People sometimes draw comparisons with the Ramblas in Barcelona when talking about this promenade, but in Alicante, it is, of course, a bit quieter. What is typical of the Rambla Méndez Núñez is the mosaic pavement and the many locals who gather there.

Alicante is approximately an hour and a half drive from Casa Arabí.