Diverse and welcoming for tourists from all over the world is the warm country of Spain. Alicante is one of its resort cities, which is located on the Costa Blanca, under the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the historical region of Valencia, this cozy town still retains the charm of the fishing village that it used to be. Today, however, like the whole of coastal Spain, Alicante is a large trading port, which is engaged in the export of seafood and fish.
The Greeks once lived on the territory of this town, who left here the ruins of their amphitheaters, colonnades and simple residential buildings. They also own the name of this village, which in Greek sounded like Acre Levka, which means “white peak”. Some time later, Arabs arrived on the shores of modern Spain and translated this name into their own language, resulting in Al-Lacanth. Since then, this city is called the whole world and all of Spain.
Alicante is a resort where you can quickly and directly from Moscow. There are charter flights that take you to the sea in a few hours. The airport in Alicante is 9 km from the city, and you can get to its center by minibus, bus or taxi. Here you can also rent a private car and travel on it during the whole vacation. Many argue that a country whose landscapes are ideal to admire from a convertible is Spain.
Alicante is a museum city in which you will find ancient Greek ruins, and buildings of the Middle Ages (Romanesque architecture, Gothic), and Moorish modest cathedrals. A striking example of local Gothic architecture is the Basilica of Santa Maria, which was rebuilt in the 14th century. Later it was supplemented by Baroque-style architectural elements, so you can admire this creation forever. Not far from it is the Museum of La Asegurada, which mainly presents the works of masters of the XX century. Among them are Julio Gonzalez, Juan Gris, Eusebio Semper - people who are represented in the cultural arena on the world stage Spain.
The city of Alicante is characterized by a diverse and very tasty cuisine, which is to the taste even of the most demanding traveler. However, the main dish of this region is paella, which is prepared from the local rice of the same name (sometimes this variety of white cereal is called “Valencia” rice). Holidays in Valencia, by the way, are ideal for those who love romance. It is in Alicante that there are many coastal cafes where you can eat and drink excellent wine. Also, yacht rental will be very inexpensive here - you can cut through the expanses of the Mediterranean Sea and enjoy the warm southern sun as much as you wish. Indeed, throughout Europe, Spain is considered the sunniest and most welcoming country.
Alicante, a vacation in which is possible with children and friends, is one of the most interesting resorts of the Costa Blanca, which has everything: gourmet restaurants, shopping centers, and many services and entertainments that will appeal to anyone who wants to relax from work and city bustle.