It’s Time To Visit Alicante!

This beautiful city is located in Spain; with a population of more than 334 thousand people (2009 data) Alicante is definitely a place of reference for thousands of tourists around the globe. Friendly locals, good restaurants, beautiful beaches, and a vast array of monuments to visit, have seduced tourists from various regions of the world. And those tourists keep visiting Alicante year after year.

Alicante, Spain by Claire for Europe Explored

The Climate

The climate in this touristic destination is the main characteristic that attracts thousands of tourists. To be honest, there are places that are only worth visiting during certain seasons of the year, but Alicante can be visited anytime in the year. One of the factors that contribute to that is its appealing climate. During the winter average temperatures range from 13ºC to 16ºC; during the summer you can expect to find average temperatures from 25ºC to 32ºC. During the rest of the year, the temperatures are quite comfortable, usually around 17ºC. Note that during the night the temperatures drop a little bit, but you won’t even notice the difference. By the way, rain it’s something that will not disturb you, Alicante is not a rainy city. Anyway if you want to avoid rain, perhaps October will be the month that you’d like to avoid.

The Transportation System

There are so many beautiful things to visit and do in Alicante, as a matter of fact you will need to move around to explore this magnificent destination, that’s why it is essential to get to know the transportation system. First of all, if you hate crowded buses or metros, avoid using them from July to August since it is the touristic peak. Alicante possesses a very efficient transportation system; you can get around by calling a taxi, using a bus, a metro, a tram, a train. However if you don’t like to wait, if you want comfort and if you’d like to save some money – taxis can be very expensive – then perhaps the best option for you would be renting a car and drive to the places you want and explore the city by yourself, without having to deal with tickets or crowded buses.

Alicante, Spain (a view from the castle hill) by Claire for Europe Explored

The Activities

Let’s have a look at some of the things you may do in Alicante:

1) Get to Know the Locals:

When you are visiting a new city, you will have the opportunity to get to know new people and a different culture. All cultures are different, the locals in Alicante are quite friendly and they will make you feel at ease, they really love tourists and like to share experiences and life stories.

2) Taste the Alicante’s Cuisine:

Let’s face it; Alicante’s cuisine is absolutely delicious. There are extremely good restaurants that are ready to allow you to taste the Alicante’s cuisine. Just pay a visit to the most famous restaurants and let yourself be impressed by the amazing food they will prepare. If you are wondering about the price, most restaurants in Alicante are not expensive, so all you need to do is to sit, eat, and be amazed.

Alicante restaurants, Spain by Claire for Europe Explored

3) Explore the City:

Just rent a car and start exploring Alicante by your own, there are amazing places to visit, there are beaches, there will be monuments, there will be museums, in other words there’s plenty of variety. You can go anywhere; you’ll always find something worth visiting.

4) It’s Time to Have Fun:

If you love to have fun, Alicante is definitely a good choice for you, your family, and your friends. You can participate in festivals; you can enjoy the amazing Alicante’s nightlife and get to know different places, new people, explore fantastic bars, coffee shops, and so forth.

This article was written by Nathan, a writer and an innate tourist. If you are interested in visiting Alicante and want to rent a car to pick you up at the Alicante Airport, all you need to do is to access www.AlicanteAirport.net and you will be a few clicks away from all the information you need.

Tags: Activities, Alicante’s Cuisine, climate

Category: Cities, Cities