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Overview
As the eight largest city of Spain,
Alicante is a compact seaside town with a luxuriance of
modern resort facilities as well as a wealth of historical
attractions which make a stop to this lovely seaport very
exhilarating. It offers a refreshing alternative to most
other Spanish coastal resorts although visitors can
certainly find plenty of pulsating nightlife, delicious
local cuisine and a wide range of activities to indulge in
this city. Come and bask in the charming atmosphere of
Alicante
and you may end up discovering your latest favorite holiday
destination.
History
The first settlers of Alicante were the Greeks who
founded the city in 324 B.C. It was captured by the Romans
in 201 B.C., and later fell under the Moors' domination from
718 - 1249 A.D. The Christian monarchs' move to recapture
Spain had resulted in the reconquest of Alicante in 1265 by
Alfonso X of Castile. During the reign of Aragon, it was
incorporated into the kingdom of Valencia in the year 1304.
Alicante suffered a siege by the French in 1709 and 1812,
and later by the Federalistst of Cartagena in 1873 where
much of the city was destroyed. During the Spanish Civil
War, Alicante was one of the last cities to submit to
Franco. Today Alicante is the second largest province of
the Valencia region and thrives on a lively tourism
industry.
Geography &
Climate
The Alicante province borders the coast of the Mediterranean
Sea and sits directly south of Valencia. It is part of the
Valencia Autonomous Community and also part of the Costa
Blanca resort chain. The climate is Mediterranean with
generally mild temperatures throughout the year. Rain is
generally scarce except in the mountainous northern sector.
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Suggested Hotel in Alicante |
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Hotel Campanile Alicante is a modern hotel
located one kilometer from downtown Alicante,
within easy reach of the city's shops, museums
and beaches. The 84 guestrooms are bright with
contemporary furnishings and all include air
conditioning, satellite television with pay
movies, tea and coffee making facilities,
complimentary bottled water, direct-dial phones,
and Internet Connections.
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