Alicante

Alicante in Spain. Alicante is a province and capital city of the same name and located in southern region of Valencia. Alicante is one of the fastest growing cities in Spain. All you need to know about Alicante in Spain.

The economy is based on tourism, wine production and export of fruit and olive oil. Alicante is an ancient city and was founded by the Greeks 324 BC , The city was later ruled by both the Romans and the Moors. Alicante is great for the Mediterranean and has a bit of everything to offer.

In the north we have San Juan, the city’s own “beach resort”, here we find a long beautiful beach, tourist apartments, golf course, restaurants and bars. In summer, when tourists come to San Juan are in festivity. Alicante is great with large avenues and narrow streets from the scenic harbor. Above the town rises the castle Santa Barbara inviting views, relaxation and art exhibitions. Alicante is a shopping town with many opportunities for the shoppers. Right in town is also the city’s beach, which runs north towards even better beaches. With the tram when San Juan is known for having Spain’s finest beach.

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Alicante city center

Start city tour by strolling along the beautiful seafront Explanada, the city’s venue and most beautiful park. Here it is enough to look at! Look at the trees, they look like several meters large balls of yarn with hundreds of twisted roots hovering in the sky! Along the promenade are numerous stalls with handicrafts, textiles, jewelery and amber. Otherwise sits city fathers and mothers, often here along Explanada, in designated vulnerable chairs.

Prater, read newspapers or simply consider life. It is almost always shade here from the large palm trees. While you stroll along the park, chairs, jugglers and stalls have great views to the sea. The ability to drink and snacks is also certainly present. In almost Parisian style lies along the promenade a fine selection of restaurants, cafes and bars where you can see and be seen. In the center is the best shopping areas in and around the main streets of the center, ramblas and Avenida Federico Soto / Doctor Gadea.

Also in the Avenida de Maisonnave finds a well-known chain stores and the renowned department store El Corte Ingles. Otherwise we find the shopping center Panoramis, which is down by havnemarinaen on explanada western end, and shopping center, Centro Comercial Gran Vía on the north side of town. At the University there is a huge outlet stores, where one can get a bargain on famous brands.

Santa Bárbara castle in Alicante

On top of Benacantil mountain looms the giant fort. Wherever you are in Alicante, see Santa Barbara 166 meters above the cityscape. The fort has been a prime target for conquest throughout history. Despite constant attacks and destruction, the fort managed through the toughest battles. To the delight of all tourists and history buffs in our time. The easiest way to get to the fort is to either take the train to Alicante and get off in the harbor, or park your car in the large underground parking garage in the harbor.

From the harbor there are two minutes to walk to the elevator that brings you up to the fort. You stand with your back to the beach, you will see the entrance to the elevator across the street. “Castillo de Santa Barbara” reads a large sign. A long tunnel leads you into the elevator. It costs 2.40 pero person trip / return, and you can choose to get off at the lower or upper levels of the castle. The Castle consists namely of three plateaus, of which the top is the oldest. Castle Santa Barbara. Situated on top of the 166 m. high mountain Benacantil which is right in front of you when you come to Alicante from the north. Originally fortress Arabic, but Alfonso the Castilla conquered it and called it Santa Barbara.

The Castle was long a ruin, but today stands it as a well-restored medieval castle used for fiestas and exhibitions. The view from the top of the castle to be experienced. From Explanadaen down by the harbor goes electric elevator inside the mountain, right up to the top of Santa Barbara. Ask for the elevator: (phonetic notation) Assensår al Kastiii-jo Santa Barrbara. Inside the castle you will find an interesting exhibition Hispanic sculptures and here there is also a cafeteria for those who are hungry and thirsty. The whole summer they have here concerts.

Old Town Alicante

Like many other Spanish cities also Alicante has a “old town”, with charming narrow streets, old apartment buildings with beautiful decorations, small shops and tapas restaurants side by side. But it has not always been the case, for only a few decades ago, the old city about to fall apart, and was seen as “the bad part of town”. With a government initiative was district refurbished and given back to its former glory. Buildings that are worth seeing in the old town, the “Iglesia de Santa Maria” the city’s oldest church built on the ruins of a mosque, Concatedralde San Nicolas de Bari from the 1600s and Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina.

At the foot of the Benacantil, finds a Barrio de Santa Cruz, which is the oldest inhabited area in Alicante. On Sundays and Thursdays from 10 to 1430 they have here, behind the town hall, market with old coins, stamps, antiques and crafts. The narrow streets of Barrio with pleasant small restaurants, affordable hotels and interesting shops is certainly worth a visit.

Promenade in Alicante

In the center of Alicante, one can not fail to find the city’s lovely promenade “Explanada d’Espanya.” Here are walking one in a pattern of 6.6 million black, red and cream colored tiles. On a walk along the promenade facing a restaurants, playgrounds, musicians and countless stalls with handicraft art and souvenirs, and if one wishes it is possible to dip your toes in the Mediterranean.

On the south side is havnemarinaen Puerto Viejo with hundreds of boats of all sizes, and on the north side of outdoor restaurants and bars. East of havnemarinaen it has in recent years emerged a new and modern entertainment area with cinemas, new restaurants and bars.

Alicante Harbour

The harbor is Alicante’s main part and the trot read part of town. Will you look into the harbor as stroll a short distance north of the hotel Melia. Here at the pier there is a variety of shops and eateries. In the summer they also have outdoor concerts here.

The port is made to a Photo Tour and if you want you can take the local boat out to the island Tabarca. The trip takes less than one hour and here there is a lot and seeing opportunities to both food and accommodation. Alicante receives annual visits from several cruise ships than any other port in Spain.

Alicante Airport El Altet

El Altet Airport is the 6th busiest airport in Spain, and among the 50 busiest in Europe. The new airport was opened on 23 March 2011. The airport currently has a passenger mass at 9 million a year, but has a capacity of 20 million. Alicante airport, El Altet, is one of the most profitable airports. From Norway’s flying the best way to get to Alicante Airport, both Norwegian, SAS and Ryan Air has direct flights from several cities in Norway. Alicante airport “El Altet” lying just 20 minutes from downtown, and there is no problem getting from the airport to the city center by either bus or taxi. Read more about Alicante Airport

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Buy property in Alicante

Alicante is one of the favourite destinations for both Spaniards and Europeans to buy a 2nd home. One of the main reasons for this great influx of visitors is (besides the unrivalled climate Costa Blanca offers) the immaculate beaches stretching along the Alicante coastline. But the Alicante has much more to offer in all aspects. From its mouth-watering culinary delights to the wide range of inland activities to be practised locally. Alicante is a place to be enjoyed at any time of the year. Read more about buying a property in Alicante.

Cities Alicante Province

Most people have heard of Benidorm, Alicante and Denia. But what about cities like Albir, Altea, Calpe or Javea? We give you an overview of cities in the Alicane Province. Perfect for your next holiday in Spain.

Alicante

Alicante is beautifully situated on the Mediterranean Sea and has a bit of everything to offer. In the north we have San Juan which is the city’s own “seaside resort”, here we find a long beautiful beach, tourist apartments, golf course, restaurants and bars. In the summer when tourists come to San Juan there is a bustling crowd here. Like many other Spanish cities, Alicante also has an “old town”, with charming narrow streets, old apartment buildings with beautiful decorations, small shops and tapas restaurants side by side. On the highest point of the city Benacantil is the magnificent medieval fortress Castillo de Santa Bárbara.

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Albir – Alicante

The small resort of Albir in the Alfaz del Pí area is located between the tourist magnet Benidorm and the artist village Altea in Spain. It is ideal for those who want an alternative to the busy beaches of Benidorm, but who still enjoy enjoying the sun and beach life, and all the other amenities of a wonderfully good resort. The modern town is spacious and clean, with lots of lovely wide tree-lined streets to stroll along in the evening or sit out on a pavement café and watch the world go by. The palm-lined beach promenade, which runs from Albir to Altea, has been nicknamed by the locals the “Star-Promenade”, because in its ground are embedded stars with the names of all the artists who have been awarded in the Cinema Festival.

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Alfaz del Pi – Alicante

Alfaz del Pi is also known as L’Alfas del Pi and is located just north of Benidorm with its many tourist attractions. Alfaz del Pi is known in the province of Alicante for having more foreign residents than Spanish residents. On the north side of Alfaz you will find the art city of Altea, one of the most beautiful cities on the Costa Blanca. The very center of Alfaz del Pi is 2 km inland, while Alfaz extends to the coast where you can find the beach of Albir and the promenade is known as Paseo de las Estrellas which translates to English as the promenade of the stars. Alfaz del Pi is one of Costa Blanca’s most popular resorts, and offers great beaches, fine restaurants, and many cultural attractions.

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Alcalali – Alicante

Alcalalí is a Valencian municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta, province of Alicante, Spain. It is situated in the Pop Valley (Vall de Pop) between the Serra del Ferrer and the mounts of Segili. It is bordered by Pedreguer and Benidoleig to the north, Jalón and Llíber to the east; Orba, Murla, Benigembla and Parcent to the west and Tàrbena to the south. Alcalalí has significant resources of architectural, historical, cultural, ethnological and gastronomic character. Besides having an extraordinarily rich landscape Alcalalí offers exceptional meteorology that makes it an ideal location for any time of year, practice outdoor sports like hiking, biking, etc.

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Altea – Alicante

Altea in Spain is considered one of the most beautiful Spanish cities. Nice beaches and promenade, whitewashed houses with flower pots, narrow cobbled streets, small arts and crafts shops, ice cream parlors and outdoor restaurants are just some of what Altea is offering. Altea is a ten minute drive north of Benidorm (about 10 km), about 1 hour from Alicante along the N-332 and is one of the most memorable coastal towns on the Costa Blanca, retaining its own unique Spanish charm despite its growing tourism and popularity. Altea is located right on the sea in the middle of a beautiful bay and is surrounded by hilly mountains. The name comes from the Moorish ‘Althaya’ which means ‘health for all’.

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Benidoleig – Alicante

Benidoleig is located in the Girona Valley of the Marina Alta area in Spain’s Costa Blanca. Among the various amenities within the village is a junior/infant school, nursery school (local authority run), medical centre, post office, supermarket, tobacconist/newsagents, hardware store, curtain shop, hairdresser, estate agent/sign shop, printers, bank, pharmacy and various Spanish bars. The village is also well catered with a Spanish restaurant (La Lloma) and an International restaurant (El Cid Restaurant & Bar). There is a large expatriate community in Benidoleig but it has not spoilt the essence of the village as incomers have integrated easily within the Spanish community. The village hosts a small market on Thursday mornings, where fresh fruit & veg, meat & fish, and clothes, shoes and general household items can be purchased.

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Benidorm – Alicante

The popular resort of Benidorm is located about 50km east of Alicante International Airport on the sunny Costa Blanca coast of southern Spain. The city currently has 76,000 inhabitants, of whom 1 is 3 foreigners. It is easy to notice the city of Benidorm! With its tall skyscrapers, Benidorm stands out from the other towns on the Costa Blanca coast. Did you know that Benidorm has the largest concentration of skyscrapers outside Manhattan? There is little reminder that Benidorm was once a small fishing village. The right-hand skyscrapers extend to the sky. From a distance, you look like a building of lego blocks. The sight is neither beautiful nor ugly. It is simply fascinating in a charming way!

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Benissa – Alicante

Benissa is a small town in Spain in the province of Alicante, 275 m above sea level, and one of the oldest towns on the Costa Blanca. The municipality of Benissa has 4 km of coastline linking the towns of Moraira and Calpe. The scenery of the area includes cliff tops, rocky coves, sandy beaches and tiny bays along the Benissa Costa. The territory of Benissa also contains terraced vineyards, mountains and palm trees. Spanish village houses, with doorsteps directly onto the street, internal courtyards and deceptively spacious inside. Nearby towns along the Costa Blanca are La Fustera, Cala dels Pinets, Cala de La Llobella, Cala l’Advocat, Baladrar and Cap Blanc before reaching Moraira. When visiting Benissa, you must takesome time out to visit the lovely “Catedral de la Marina” (Marina Cathedral). Built in the neo-gothic style, the cathedral was only finished in the 20th Century.

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Benilloba – Alicante

Benilloba is a Spanish municipality of the Valencian Community, belonging to the province of Alicante in the county of Cocentaina County. Benilloba is located between the Serreta de Alcoy and the Sierra Serrella. It is the perfect place for hiking or caving, since in the municipality of Benilloba there is the Aitana peak, which with 1558 meters is the highest in Alicante. Other interesting natural places are those of Salto, La Cruceta or the Frainós river ponds, which passes by the town. In the municipality we can visit the parish church or the palace of the Count of Revillagigedo. Its two typical dishes are the “olleta” of Alcoy and the Pericana.

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Benitachell – Alicante

Benitachell is a tranquil and picturesque village, originally an Arab outpost, with a stunning coastline nearby, which is formed by a succession of cliffs of more than a 100m high that descend vertically into the sea. Located towards the northern end of the Costa Blanca, the village is just off the A-7 Motorway, about an hours drive from Alicante airport. Benitachell is a charming Spanish village between Teulada and Javea, Although just five minutes drive to the beach at either Moraira or Javea, it provides the best of both worlds for those wanting a more peaceful holiday. Benitachell and the urbanisation of Cumbre del Sol is also the home of one of the Northern Costa Blanca’s most popular primary schools specialising in the English curriculum, the Lady Elizabeth School.

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Calpe – Alicante

Calpe is a town on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for its beaches, like sandy Arenal-Bol. Nearby is the Roman site Baños de la Reina, with rock-cut sea pools. On a headland to the east, Peñón de Ifach is a huge limestone rock with thriving birdlife. Below it lie the ruins of Pobla de Ifac, a medieval walled village. La Muralla Roja is an iconic castle-like building by modern Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill. The beaches in Calpe are not like other beaches on the Costa Blanca coast! The Mountain Rock Penon de lfach is the epitome of magical powers that unfolded here many centuries ago. The Mountain cliff on the beach of Calpe, has the same size and formation gorge in the mountain behind La Nucia and Alfaz del Pi. There are many stories, legends and sagas about how this mountain cliff has ended up on the shoreline in Calpe.

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Denia – Alicante

Dénia is a historical coastal city in the province of Alicante, Spain, on the Costa Blanca halfway between Alicante and Valencia, and the capital and judicial seat of the comarca of Marina Alta. Denia’s historical heritage has been influenced by Iberian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Napoleonic and Christian civilizations. As of 2014, it had a population of 41,672, although this is more than doubled by tourism during the summer months. Denia enjoys almost twenty kilometres of coastline. To the north of the town, there are beaches of fine sand and shallow waters, such as Les Marines, LAlmadrava, Les Deveses, Les Bovetes and els Palmars, To the south lie a series of small coves along the rocky coast, known as Les Rotes, which is a paradise for fishermen and divers.

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El Vergel – Alicante

El Verger is a town of 4,992 inhabitants situated 3 kilometres from the Mediterranean sea and 8 kilometres from Dénia, in the Comarca of Marina Alta, Land of Valencia, Spain. The main attractions are the Main Street, two medieval towers, a neoclassical church and a safari park. The town’s crest, recently resuscitated, pays homage to its name: it displays two trees and four flowers. The municipal boundaries confront those of Beniarbeig, Benimeli, Murla, Dénia, Ondara and Els Poblets. The town is 91 km from both Alicante and Valencia, and constitutes part of the frontier between the Province of Alicante and that of Valencia.

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Finestrat – Alicante

Finestrat is situated 12 kilometres from Benidorm and 55 kilometres from Alicante International Airport. Accessed by road via the motorway AP-7 and exit 65-A, from where a local road connects to the town. Finestrat can also be accessed directly from the N-332. The old town is located inland but there is also about 267 metres of coast from Punta del Tossal to Cala de Finestrat. Finestrat is a beautiful coastal town that is also mountainous. It combines the cosmopolitan appeal of its cozy and family-friendly beach destination «La Cala», with the silence of the 1410 meter high peaks of the «Puig Campana». The old town of Finestrat is located 5 kilometers from the beach on a hill. Along the hillside, run narrow streets of Moorish origin through stunning whitewashed and colorful houses.

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Gata de Gorgos – Alicante

Gata de Gorgos is a village in the Marina Alta region of the north Costa Blanca in Spain. In 2005 it had a population of 5,325. The village is known for its wicker industry and for having an unusually large number of bars and restaurants per capita. Boasting over 30 bars, the most popular are Ca Corder, which is located in the church square, and Ca Patrics, which is located in the Placa Nuevo. The town’s key fiestas take place during July to honour The Christ of the Calvary.(Fiestas en honor al Santísimo Cristo del Calvario). A key part of this event includes bull running along the street known as Paseo de Alicante – another is when the town’s young men and women who are ‘coming of age’ form groups called ‘Quintos’ and march through the town accompanied by music and watched by family and friends.

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Javea – Alicante

Xàbia is a coastal town in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. Situated on the back side of the Montgó, behind a wide bay and sheltered between two rocky headlands, the town has become a very popular small seaside resort and market town. Half of its resident population and over two thirds of its annual visitors are foreigners. There are many natural charms that Jávea offers, due to its location in the foothills of the Montgó, and the landscapes of its coast and its beaches are spectacular. Also, it has a rich historical heritage. Jávea fits is a model Mediterranean beach destination. The resort has 20 kilometres of coastline, with a wide choice of beaches, like the sandy bay at El Arenal or heavenly coves such as La Granadella.

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Jalon – Alicante

The Jalon Valley, also known as the Xalo Valley is situated in the Marina Alta area in the Costa Blanca North and is quite simply stunning. The Marina Alta has a delightful mix of coastline and mountains, but it is its inland area that provides the great setting for this amazingly scenic day out. With some areas on the Costa Blanca coast becoming somewhat built up and overcrowded the Jalon Valley attracts a more discerning visitor and resident who appreciates more of a country feel although the coast and it’s beautiful beaches are still only 30 minutes drive away. The village of Jalon is at the heart of the Jalon Valley. At the Old Square there is a fountain around which there is an open market held on Tuesday mornings. Seen from the square is the famous Jalon Church with its blue dome.

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La Nucia – Alicante

La Nucia is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It borders the municipalities of Altea, Callosa d’En Sarrià, Benidorm, Polop and L’Alfàs del Pi. La Nucia is located in a fruit valley between Benidorm and Callosa d’En Sarrià, 3 km from the coast of Altea. The urban center is on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, 51 km north of Alicante and 8 km north of Benidorm. The municipality includes the following urbanization: Barranco Hondo, Coloma, Bello Horizonte, Panorama, and El Tossal. La Nucia overlooks fields of fruits and vegetables and has become a popular place for expats to live as it is so close to the coast yet quiet enough not to be affected by the hordes of tourists who descend to the Costa Blanca during the school holidays.

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Moraira – Alicante

Moraira is a small, upmarket Spanish coastal town, part of Teulada (also known as Teulada-Moraira) municipality, in the Marina Alta comarca, 80 km north of Alicante and 100 km south of Valencia. The town is located adjacent to the neighbouring village of El Portet and both communities form a tourist resort on the Costa Blanca strip, with 8 km of coastline backed by mountains and vineyards. Moraira is a small and very nice town with natural beaches, coves, rocky and sandy beaches; an old fishing village that has developed in the recent years, especially in the summer months as a popular touristic destination, but preserving its originality. The castle on the beach is the emblem of the city.

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Orba – Alicante

Orba is a small town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is situated in the River Gerona valley and is bordered by Pego to the north; Benidoleig and Ondara to the north-east; Jalón and Pedreguer to the east and Parcent and Alcalali to the south. Orba is a popular place to live with expats who have preferred a quieter way of life less than twenty minutes away from the sea side resorts of Javea and Denia. The Old Town provides a more authentic Spanish village vibe while many expats have purchased villas with swimming pools on the urbanisations of Orbetta, El Capso, La Palmeria and La Plana.

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Parcent – Alicante

Parcent is a village in the Pop Valley of La Marina Alta in the Alicante Province, which is located in the Valencian region of Spain. Parcent has a population of about 1100 and is about one hour’s drive north of the city of Alicante, and about an hour’s drive south of the city of Valencia. It features the small Holy Virgin church, and is surrounded by hills and mountains. Writer Gabriel Miró (1879-1930) was a resident of Parcent and called it a “paradise between the mountains”. It is also close to Jalón (written as Xaló in Catalan), which is known for its wine production and markets. The traditional economy of Parcent relies on almond and orange farming in the surrounding area.

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Pedreguer – Alicante

Pedreguer is a town in the comarca of Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for its springtime almond tree blossom. While Pedreguer does not have any world famous sights nor is it on the coast, it is a pretty and scenic base from which to enjoy a great holiday on the Costa Blanca with many great tourist attractions nearby. Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Sunday morning is flea market day. Held on the polygons where people flock from all over the Costa Blanca to buy and sell produce, clothing, gifts, home made jams, chutneys and much more.

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Polop – Alicante

Polop de la Marina or briefly Polop, is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. The village of Polop is located inland in the Costa Blanca North in an area known as the Marina Alta. The local economy is based mainly on agriculture, so much of the surrounding countryside is covered in polythene to act as giant greenhouses. The village is a delight to explore and perfect for a morning or afternoon amble. The hill, where the old castle used to be is encircled by a medieval wall, and is a ‘must’ to walk up. Follow the zig zag path and you’ll be well rewarded with some fabulous views. On a clear day you can see right to Albir and Altea on the coast and inland to Callosa and the Sierra Bernia.

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Teulada – Alicante

Teulada is a small coastal town on Spain’s Costa Blanca, located 3 km north from Junction 63 of the A7 E-15 toll motorway on the N-332 coast road. Teulada’s historic quarter, in the interior of the province of Alicante, is surrounded by a green landscape filled with vineyards, a crop that reflects the agricultural tradition of this municipality, and is part of its identity. Surrounded by a wall in the old times, Teulada’s city centre is dominated by the church of Santa Catalina, a very beautiful example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, erected to honour the patron saint.

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Torrellano – Alicante

Torrellano is a district of the municipality of Elche located in the province of Alicante (Spain). Its urban has 7332 inhabitants (INE 2016) .1 It is located 8 km east of the city of Elche, 10 km southwest of the city of Alicante and 3 km from the Alicante-Elche airport, which occupies part of its rural departure Its urban center is crossed by the Alicante-Murcia road. In its vicinity is the Alicante Fair Institute (IFA) and the Elche Business Park which, with 3,000,000 m2 built, is one of the largest industrial estates in the city of Elche and Spain. This park is a provincial reference and it contains the headquarters or branches of the main international brands of Spanish footwear, although it is not dedicated exclusively to this sector.

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Villajoyosa – Alicante

Villajoyosa is especially known for its chocolate. Valor, considered one of Spain’s best chocolate brands are produced here. As the rest of the coast, tourism is also an important source of income. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Gothic Roman Catholic church with a Baroque altarpiece. Previously, the city also has its own Casino (formerly Casino Costa Blanca), but it is closed down and moved to the marina in Alicante. Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca coast is also very famous for its fiesta edition of Moros y Christianos. This celebration fiesta is declared as an event of international interest for tourists.

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