Alicante City is famous for its miles of soft sandy beaches and breathtaking mountains, excellent weather, palm trees and attractions, it is a starting point to many destinations in the Costa Blanca. Don't miss a visit to this city of contrasts.
Alicante offers the life style that includes everything you need, but it is small enough to make it easy to get from one place to another.
With a population of just 300,000 Alicante is a major travel destination for many European tourists. Over the years this has injected a cosmopolitan feel to the city, while retaining much of its traditional culture.
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Alicante will show you genuine city life, Spanish style, juxtaposed to fine beaches and several underrated museums. And, when the sun goes down, it has a nightlife that is worth the trip alone.
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. |
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