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Alicante is located in the Valencia Community, to the east of this community bordering the ...
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The province of Alicante, Spain is bathed by the Mediterrenean Sea, and borders with Castilla La ...
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Alicante, Spain is a millenium city and it´s interior historic center is a good witness to ...
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Alicante has a great number of beaches, due to the 30 kms of extensive coastline that it possesses.
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Alicante is located in the Valencia Community, to the east of this community bordering the Mediterrenean, Catalonia, Castille La Mancha, and Murcia, Spain.

Alicante's location is a culmination of various stretches of nature coming together, in an area in front of the sea. Alicante is protected by many hills which add to its defence value. This is why it was chosen by the first human settlers to the area. Artifacts have been found from the Bronze Age in and around the area of Serra Grossa, and date back to the second millenium B.C. There are also remains of the Iberian Period, especially to note are the ancient cities of Albufereta and the fortress city of Tossal de Manises, which were occupied from the 4th Century B.C. ti the 3rd Century A.D.

The Roman city of Lucentum was also said to have been located here, as well as the first Muslim city, which was developed at the foot of Benacantil for its defense value. Alicante was later converted into an important sea port and commerce florished.

The year 1244 brought the treaty of Almizra, the boarders between Castilla and Aragon were drawn, leaving Alicante between the two of them. Three yaers later, in 1247, the city ws conquered by Alfonso X, who changed its name from Vila Vella (Its Muslim name) to "Vila Nova." In 1296, Jaime II incorporated the village of Alicante into the Kingdom of Valencia and two centuries later, in 1490, Fernando II elevated the village of Alicante to the status of a city.

In the 16th Century, the city's population grew due to large developments in commerce, exportation, and a prosperous local agriculture business. Construction of the suburban outer walls: the shipping ports of San Francisco, and the Interior of San Anton. The population of the city doubled from 1510 to 1609. In the 17th and 18th Centuries, this city's port invigorated and transformed the entire city with its trade with the Americas, and created a Land and Sea Consulate for help and organization of navigation and agriculture. In 1797 Alicante boasted 20,000 inhabitants.

The 19th Century was known for the demolition of the city's walls, the creation of new neighborhoods, and the arrival of railroads. But in the 20th Century, with the growth of services, and tourist spot development, the town began to develope into the large city that we know today.

Today, Alicante is a young university city, and favorite tourist spot for many due to its nice beaches, bars and restaurants, and youth culture. It is a preferred destination for vacation, as there are many things to do during a holiday in Alicante. In this website, you will find more information about these activities.

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Apartments to rent in Alicante, Gran Alacant Santa Pola, on a first floor. Air conditioning, televisiion and radio, double sofa bed. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, disherwasher, and all you will ...[See more]
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Communal Pool (Summer)
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Moderno y a poca distancia de la playa
Moderno y a poca distancia de la playa (Alicante)
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Near the beach
Communal Pool (Summer)
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19.50 € (person/night)
Apartments available for holiday rentals in the residential complex Novamar in Gran Alacant, Alicante. With views of Carabassi beach. This apartment has two floors. There are 2 bedrooms, a fully ...[See more]
Near the beach
Communal Pool (Summer)
Terrace/Balcony
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Hotel Meliá Alicante, Alicante
Hotel Meliá Alicante, Alicante (Alicante)  
The architectural design of the hotel Melia Alicante reflects its unique and singular nature. Next to the Paseo de la Explanada and the beach, it is located in one of the most exclusive areas of the ...[See more]
Tryp Ciudad De Alicante
Tryp Ciudad De Alicante (Alicante)  
The Tryp Ciudad de Alicante enjoys a privileged location beside the Gravina Palace, home to Alicante?s Museum of Fine Arts, and a minute?s walk from Postiguet Beach. The central location of this ...[See more]
Express by Holiday Inn Alicante
Express by Holiday Inn Alicante (Alicante)  
This modern hotel is set just a 10-minute drive from Alicante?s city centre, near the IFA Exhibition Centre and the Ciudad de la Luz film studios. Designed especially for business travellers, rooms ...[See more]
H3 Alicante
H3 Alicante (Alicante)  
The low cost hotel is conveniently located in Alicante?s business hub, a few metres from Mercalicante, with quick and easy access to the airport, IFA exhibition and events centre and the A-7. It is ...[See more]
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Hostal Mont Royal, Alicante
Hostal Mont Royal, Alicante (Alicante)  
Situated in a peaceful area of Playa San Juan, the complex is bordered by gardens, has a pool and is just an 8 minute walk from the beach. The family-run hotel is located very close to the San ...[See more]
Hostal Gran Sol
Hostal Gran Sol (Calpe)  
This friendly hotel is situated on a gentle hillside, around 3 km from the centre of Calpe. The hotel boasts views of the Mediterranean and Penon de Ifach. Calpe is a cosmopolitan, but not too ...[See more]
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Alicante Tourist Office
Alicante Tourist Office (Alicante)
  
Tourist information on Alicante, Costa Blanca and the rest of the province.[See more]
Culture
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Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Alicante)
  
Archivo Municipal
Archivo Municipal (Alicante)
  
Sala Monte Tossal
Sala Monte Tossal (Alicante)
  
Teatro Principal
Teatro Principal (Alicante)
  
General information
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Missing Link Text
Missing Link Text (Alicante)
  
Delegación de Consumo
Delegación de Consumo (Alicante)
  
Turespaña
Turespaña (Alicante)
  
Aeropuerto de Alicante
Aeropuerto de Alicante (Alicante)
  
Restaurants
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Restaurante LA PAELLA
Restaurante LA PAELLA (Alicante)
  
Sports and Leisure
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Crucero al Peñón de Calpe
Crucero al Peñón de Calpe (Alicante)
  
Cruceros a Tabarka
Cruceros a Tabarka (Alicante)
  
Cactuslandia
Cactuslandia (Alicante)
  
Río Safari
Río Safari (Alicante)
  
Top attractions
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LA REINA AZUL Alquiler barcos
LA REINA AZUL Alquiler barcos (Alicante)
  
LA REINA AZUL
LA REINA AZUL (Alicante)
  
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