Turism Alicante
Alicante has rich natural contrasts thanks to its peculiar mountainous heights, which give rise to astonishing Mediterranean landscape. The interior parts of the Costa Blanca surprise the visitor with unique images thanks to the natural richness of the Province and the open and..

Gastronomy Alicante
The cuisine and gastronomy of the Costa Blanca is mainly fish and seafood, in combination with produce from local market gardens. Meat is also very popular cooked on the 'plancha' and served with fresh salads and seasonal vegetables. ..

History Alicante
We recommend you begin your sightseeing trip on the Tossal de Manises, a small hill which holds ruins of Lucentum, the first settlement of Alicante. The Ibero-Roman town is an important archaeological treasure and is now a protected national heritage. You will see ruins of..

Culture Alicante
The land around Alicante has been inhabited for many thousands of years, with the first tribes of hunter gatherers moving down gradually from central parts of Europe between 5000 & 3000 BC. Some of the earliest settlements in the area were around the slopes of Mount Benacantil,..

Monuments Alicante
Basilica de Santa Maria, on the ruins of a mosque. Each year, this Basilica hosts the Mystery of Elche, a fiesta of International Tourist Interest. It is built on the foundations of the old mosque. Once Jaime I conquered the city, he consecrated the mosque to the Christian..