First Day in Alicante

Alicante will show you genuine city life, Spanish style, next to fine beaches and several underrated museums. And, when the sun goes down, it has a nightlife which is alone worth the trip.

History
After long periods of Iberian and Roman rule, Alicante was conquered by the Moors in AD 713. It became part of the great estate of Al-Andalus and new ties were established with the vast Islamic Empire. Alicante's name, Arabic for 'The City of Light', is one of the remnants from this period. The Muslim reign lasted until the 13 th century when King Jaime I recaptured the city and made it part of his newly created Kingdom of Valencia.

The region of Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Spain and is part of the Costa Blanca, wedged between Murcia in the south, and Valencia in the north. The city of Alicante is on the coastline between Benidorm and Elche. Also included is Orihuela. Alicante has a population of over 300,000 and combines both traditional and modern societies living in harmony. It offers business and pleasure, entertainment and education. Its history reaches back to prehistoric times with remains being found here from the third century B.C. Today, Alicante is a first rate tourist center thanks to its splendid beaches, excellent climate and praised facilities. Besides its golden beaches and impressive Paseo Maritimo, Alicante has a wealth of history to offer visitors and has an impressive mountain-top castle. The city also has a range of 18th century manor houses, all worthy of a visit. We can reccomend the city as a unique and varied city. In Alicante, it´s all the "little things" which make it so worthy of visiting.