Before I actually visited I was of the dismissive opinion that Alicante was just another highrise, non descript Spanish city that tourists passed through to get to the Costas. But as per usual I was wrong! It’s a bustling, working city for sure but it is more than that. Theres a lovely beach, very reasonablyContinue reading “Alicante details”
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Santa Bárbara Castle
First up to spot in Alicante is Santa Bárbara Castle, an impressive fortification on Mount Benacantil. The castle sits at an altitude of 166 meters. It’s home to one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain and you can get far reaching views across the city and out to the bay of Alicante. There areContinue reading “Santa Bárbara Castle”
Alicante
Hot on the heels of our Greek adventure, and keen to make up for two year with no trips abroad, we headed to the Spanish city of Alicante in October 2021. We stayed in the perfectly located My Flats Luxury Downtown. Just a few minutes walk to the beach and all the city attractions. ItContinue reading “Alicante”