"Alicante, pueblo grande" Top 5 Page for this destination Alicante by gOdOtPm

Alicante Travel Guide: 609 reviews and 1,050 photos

Santa Bárbara castle from Santa Cruz - Alicante

Concrete never sleeps

Since the late 90's Alicante has become a paradise for construction businesspeople specially, for those who doesn't care about tradition and cultural heritage. Like a little Sion that once belonged to an army of brilliant artisans, brave women and bold fishermen, my hometown fights back the invasion to its last breath, conscious that sooner or later the old Lucentum will fall overwhelmed. Local government remains clueless. Concrete never sleeps.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice weather, some good restaurants
Cons:Alienized by tourism and clueless politicians
In a nutshell:A Little More than Sun and Beach

Last visit to Alicante: Mar 2008
Intro Updated Mar 26, 2008
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Reviews (28)

The new bonobús looks like this one - Alicante

First Thing To Do When You Arrive Transportation (1)

The cheapest and most convenient way to move around Alicante is to get a Bonobús. It's a transportation card that allows... more travel advice

Valuables thefs in the Airport - Alicante

Valuables thefs in the Airport Warnings Or Dangers (2)

Abductions of laptops, cellphones and other expensive objects like cameras are very likely to take place in the Airport... more travel advice

Two stories devoted to classical art - Alicante

Art Exhibition in Gravina Palace - MUBAG Things to Do (14)

Gravina Palace is a 18th century building located in the heart of the city and it hosts one of its most important... more travel advice

A Face in a Cloth Things to Do (14)

Monastery of Santa Faz was created 5 km away from Alicante with alms provided by the people in commemoration of some... more travel advice

Nightlife (4)
See All The largest beer offer in town
Local Customs (2)
See All Walk with us and become a real...
Restaurants (2)
See All Used to be... Tradicional Mediterranean...

Tourist Traps (1)
Not Safe, Not Legal Shopping
Hotels (2)
See All Pretty Good Location, Though
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Comments (3)

tini58de Aug 15, 2007 at 3:49 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page!! It gave me a wonderful first impression of where we will be going next March - I am really looking forward to this trip now!
Mette-DK Jul 5, 2007 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

Hi thanks for the tips, we live here in Alicante also. I have not taken the lift to the top of the castle, you are right, the walk up is so rewarding. Maybe we see you at a botellon...mike
Kuznetsov_Sergey Jun 21, 2006 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

That's very funny, Godo, you are making your home-town VT-page three years after you became a VT-member! I liked your tips and Alicante as well which I visited this april. Hi from Moscow!