Your Guide to Alicante [By an Alicantinian]
Alicante’s Carnival is one of the oldest festivals in Alicante. Thousands of people dress up in costumes during the festival’s different events. At Alicante’s Carnival festival thousands of people -of all ages- dress up in costumes to celebrate the beginning of Lent. The main events are Sabado Ramblero (a big party in Rambla) and Entierro … Read More
The mushroom have not always been growing at Calle San Francisco. The history of the Mushroom Street (or Calle de Las Setas in Spanish) in Alicante started from a fairy tale story where Alicante was pretty and nice to its people and visitors. The Mushroom Street in Alicante is situated in Calle San Francisco, Alicante. … Read More
Alicante and Ibiza are both pretty cities and areas in the Mediterranean Sea. A two top-tier destination for beach holidays and living. Alicante City is more beautiful and charming than Ibiza City. Beaches, coves and nature are top-tier comparable but Ibiza has more density of natural spaces. Ibiza excels in parties, luxury and nightlife while … Read More
Alicante and Valencia are two extremely different cities in the same Spanish autonomous community or region. Alicante is a medium size pretty beach city while Valencia is the 3rd Spanish city by population within commuting distance of the sea. Alicante is compact -not small- while Valencia is spread out. Alicante province, Costa Blanca, is one … Read More
During Las Hogueras de San Juan -or The Bonfires of Saint John- everyone is welcome to celebrate a particular Midsummer-originated festival with unusual events and activities. Las Hogueras de San Juan -The Bonfires of Saint John- is a festival in Alicante celebrated with gigantic bonfires made of satirical sculptures, party, gunpowder crackers, water, music, traditions, … Read More
Santa Faz or Holy Face Pilgrimage -or Romería de Santa Faz in Spanish- is a walk between Alicante‘s Cathedral and Santa Faz’s Cathedral to visit a Christian relinquishment. Despite the religious origin, it is a festivity for all to enjoy. The peregrination between Alicante’s Cathedral and Santa Faz Cathedral -7km or 4.3 mi- happens every … Read More
Easter is a celebration of religious heritage celebrated in most of the traditionally Christian countries. Alicante‘s traditions of Semana Santa have been deeply rooted in the population for centuries. Alicante’s Easter week sees processions with people dressed in religious attire, carrying Easter floats and brass bands playing traditional religious music. Unlike other places, Easter in … Read More
Alicante is a ~350k people city in Easter Spain, touching the Mediterranean sea. It is a pretty Spanish working city with tourism. In Alicante, -as per the latest data from EF– the level of English is moderate: 546/1000 points. Tourists will find it easy to effectively communicate in English at hotels, restaurants and touristy attractions. … Read More
Alicante is a city located in the southeast of Spain, touching the Mediterranean Sea. The weather is good all year around but May is already the start of the summer for many. The weather in Alicante in May averages a minimum of 14.1°C (57.38°F) at night and a maximum of 24.1°C (75.38°F) during the mornings. … Read More
Alicante is a beautiful city in the province with the same name, in south-east Spain. There are many reasons why Alicante is worth visiting: Alicante is worth visiting for its history, heritage, culture, castle, picturesque beauty, mile-long beaches, coves, island, restaurants, contained prices, nightlife, good weather all year around, charming old town, landscape, sunsets, mosaic … Read More