"Alicante, Costa Blanca" Alicante by Pauldelabar

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Glorious beach. - Alicante
Glorious beach.
The sea front at Alicante.

Soft golden sand and the hotel was only across the road from here!

Local Alicante (Spanish) time: UK + 1 hour.
Currency: the Euro
Language: Spanish (Catalan)


Nearest large town(s)/city: IS Alicante.

When I was there in June 2001, I used to go into the sea at 2am. It was lovely and warm and very good for the feet, walking along in the sea.

This looks like the 'Flatiron'.
Alicante building. - Alicante

Alicante building.

This build ing in Alicante looks very similar to the 'Flatiron' in America. There are a couple of Irish bars along this road but you won't find any Irish people in them. They are done as a theme only and Spanish are their main clients.

Paseo.
The Paseo. - Alicante

The Paseo.

This colourful walkway really comes alive on a Sunday afternoon when all the Spanish after their lunch and in their best Sunday clothes walk up and down. (To aid digestion?)


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Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Lovely harbour and marina.
  • Cons:Very built up retaining heat like an oven.
  • In a nutshell:You must see Alicante not just Benidorm.
  • Last visit to Alicante: Jun 2001
  • Intro Updated Sep 14, 2005
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Right on the seafront. - Alicante Right on the seafront. Hotels (1)

A truly Spanish hotel. Not much English is spoken here considering Alicante's proximity to that great playground called... more travel advice

Sun protection products. - Alicante Take care in the sun ! Warnings and Dangers (1)

I know that one of the high priorities on many peoples minds is to get in the Sun as fast as they can and for as long as... more travel advice

Alicante airport. - Alicante Alicante airport. Your first glimpse of... Transportation (3)

Alicante Airport is only 15 minutes from Alicante itself by taxi which in 2001 only cost €11. Our hotel was very good... more travel advice

Converter plug - Alicante Spanish use two pin plugs ! What to Pack (1)

A fold up bag is useful to bring presents back. Either bring one or buy one here. If going out of season consider... more travel advice

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    aussirose's Profile Photo
    Jul 10, 2005 at 2:08 AM

    G'day Paul. Hey that looks like a lovely beach! And I love that colourful walkway with those lovely palms!! Looks like my kinda holiday :o) Cheers, Ann.

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