Where to drive from Alicante
Alicante airport serves the area in Spain known as the Costa Blanca. It is south of the Spanish city of Valencia. It is one of Spain's oldest cities, tracing its history back to the Romans more than 2,000 years ago.
Alicante itself is busy and pleasant during the day. The prime attraction is the Castillo de Santa Barbara, a huge medieval fortress overlooking Alicante from the north. Alicante's oldest church, St Mary's, is a gothic 14th century masterpiece built over the ruins of a Moorish mosque.
Alicante's 18th century palatial houses are dotted around the city. The Berenguer de Marquina and Maisonnave, along Calle de Labradores, are great examples of the old wealth and nobility.
If you're keen to see more of Alicante's past, you can visit the ruins of St Ferdinand Castle, Concathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, and the bullring, which is one Spain's oldest which is still in use.
The harbour at Alicante is a pleasant walk along pathways, past relaxing cafes. From here, a ferry departs for day trips to the island of Tabarca, which was once a refuge for pirates, an 18th century fortified town and settling ground for Italian fishermen!
The beaches around Alicante are a big attraction. The best beach in the area being San Juan just 10-minutes from Alicante's centre.
Alicante is the airport for the popular beach resort of Benidorm.
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