Alicante will show you genuine city life, Spanish style, juxtaposed to fine beaches and several underrated museums. And, when the sun goes down, it has a nightlife that is worth the trip alone.

History
After long periods of Iberian and Roman rule, Alicante was conquered by the Moors in AD 713. It became part of the great estate of Al-Andalus and new ties were established with the vast Islamic Empire. Alicante's name, Arabic for 'The City of Light', is one of the remnants from this period. The Muslim reign lasted until the 13 th century when King Jaime I recaptured the city and made it part of his newly created Kingdom of Valencia.

The region of Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Spain and is part of the Costa Blanca, wedged between Murcia in the south, and Valencia in the north. The city of Alicante is on the coastline between Benidorm and Elche. Also included is Orihuela. Alicante city has a population of over 300,000 and combines both classic and modern societies, living in harmony. It offers business and pleasure, entertainment and education. its history reaches back to prehistoric times with remains being found here from the third century before Christ. Today, Alicante is a first rate tourist centre thanks to its splendid beaches, excellent climate and well known facilities. Besides its golden beaches and impressive Paseo Maritimo, Alicante has a wealth of history to offer the visitor and has an impressive mountain-top castle. The city also has a range of 18th century manor houses, all worthy of a visit. We personally found Alicante a city in two parts. The seafront was quite attractive yet one street in and the city had a scruffy appearance. There wasn’t really that much to see in the city.