Day out in and around Alicante

If you would like to learn a little more about Alicante then book your VILLAS IN ALICANTE for an experience you will not soon forget. There is evidence of habitation in and around Alicante for over seven thousand years. Historians believe the Greek and Phoenicians traded with the locals sometime around one thousand BC. The local tribes known as the Iberians were introduced to the alphabet, iron and the art of pottery making. The Carthage and Romans fought over control of the Iberian Peninsula sometime during the sixth century. During the early part of the twentieth century Alicante became a minor city in Spain.

Alicante is now becoming an important hub for international travel with a busy first class airport and a ferry service to the nearby Balearic Islands. The rather large port of Alicante has seen a lot of action over the centuries from attacks by the Romans, French, British and the Barbary Pirates. During this confects the Castle of Santa Barbara stood as a deterrent on top of a hill overshadowing the city of Alicante. This medieval fortress still exists today in all its glory as a reminder of the past.

Alicante is full of attractions enough for the entire family. The biggest draw to this area is the fantastic European Blue Flag beaches along with great weather to enjoy all this in. With the economic situation that exist in today's world a holiday here can be extremely inexpensive with cheap air flights and accommodations that have seen a reduction in price over the past few years. You can travel to Benidorm which is only forty five minutes north of Alicante but with the night life in Alicante why waste the journey. For a day out close by there are also the popular tourist destinations of Altea, Javea, Calpe and Denia.

If you brought the family with you, whether they are young or older there is a number of attractions in Benidorm for kids and adults alike. Benidorm is the party capital of the Costa Blanca with a lot of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Some of the most important attractions are the Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Mundomar and Aqualandia that are great places to spend the day. If you have the time take a stroll around Benidorm and you will be surprised at the beautiful scenery and its hidden secrets.

When you arrive at your VILLAS IN ALICANTE you will soon be enticed with this town. It doesn't matter what you are interested in such as shopping, eating out, sunbathing or simply sitting at one of the cafes with a cold drink while the world passes you by. The harbour is an extremely interesting place with all the ferries and expensive yachts entering or leaving the port, you can spend the entire day here doing absolutely nothing. If you prefer a little more action then pay a visit to one of the pristine beaches where you can just lay in the sun while you twiddle your toes in the Mediterranean. If this is still not enough then there is sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving or kite surfing. There is no end to the water sports on offer. You are only limited by your imagination.