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Located in the south of the Region of Valencia, the city of Alicante lies in the centre of the bay of the same name, flanked by the capes Cabo La Huerta to the north and Santa Pola to the south. With around 315,000 inhabitants and a municipal area of 201.3 km2, Alicante is the second largest city in the Region of Valencia and the capital of the province of Alicante. The city's economy is based on industry, business and the service sectors. Lapped by the Mediterranean Sea, it has an exceptional climate that is characterised by mild winters and hot summers, with an average annual temperature of over 18C and around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Alicante is undoubtedly a prime example of a Mediterranean city, with a zest for life that is reflected in the personality of its inhabitants who always make visitors feel welcome and completely at home.
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Alicante - Madrid: 422 kilometres Alicante - Barcelona: 512 kilometres Alicante - Bilbao: 817 kilometres
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El Altet International Airport. The airport is only 12 km from the city centre. Located between Alicante and Elche, it can be reached via the A7 and the N332 roads. It is one of the largest airports in the country and has direct links with 14 destinations in Spain, 59 in the European Union and 12 destinations outside the EU, with flights to a total of 20 different countries. Within Spain, El Altet Airport has direct flights to Asturias, Barcelona, Bilbao, Ibiza, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, San Sebastian, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Tenerife North and South and Zaragoza and international destinations with direct flights to and from Alicante include Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Vienna, Brussels, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Reykjavik, Oslo, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Moscow, Stockholm, Geneva, Monastir, Oran and Bogota, amongst others. The C6 bus service connects the airport with the city and runs every 40 minutes. A direct bus service is also available to Benidorm and Murcia. The airport also has a car park, car hire companies and a taxi rank. The port links Alicante to several Mediterranean and African cities by sea thanks to a number of regular shipping routes. The port of Alicante welcomes thousands of tourists each year off the numerous cruise ships and large leisure craft that put in at its harbour. At the port, you can hire a leisure craft to travel up and down the beautiful Alicante coastline.
Alicante has a modern railway network and comfortable Altaria and Euromed trains run frequently to and from the city. The popularly named Trenet joins Alicante with the province's main towns along its northern coast and is also an interesting tourist attraction in itself due to the beautiful places through which it passes.
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The Central Bus Station is where Alicante links up with the rest of the towns in the province, the main Spanish cities and European capitals, as well as Morocco. The terminus is located in the heart of the city centre. By road, Alicante can be reached via the AP 7-E 15 motorway, which crosses the province from the southwest to the northeast. Towards the southwest, it connects the province with Murcia and Andalusia, while to the northeast it links up with Valencia, Catalonia and France. A branch of this motorway joins up with Cartagena, while access can be gained to the rest of the Spanish provinces along the A-31 road, which links up with Madrid.
AIRPORT.
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PORT. Muelle de Poniente, 11. 03001 ALICANTE. BUS STATION. C/ Portugal, 17. 03001 ALICANTE.
RENFE RAILWAY STATION. Avda. Salamanca s/n. 03005 ALICANTE. +34 902 240 202 www.renfe.es TRENET RAILWAY STATION. . Avda. Villajoyosa, 2. 03016 ALICANTE. +34 900 720 472 www.fgv.es AP-7 MOTORWAY.
+34 901 307 307 www.aumar.es
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history
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Plaza de Castelar and Paseo de Mndez Nez in the early 20th century.
The first signs of Alicante's existence were found in the Cova del Fum in Fontcalent and date back to the 3rd millennium B.C. These settlements sprung up due to the geography of the area where the city would later be built, with natural pathways converging by the sea and the protection of afforded by several hills, which was particularly useful for defence. As an urban centre in the strictest sense, we must travel back to 4 B.C. at Tossal de Manises to locate the Iberian colony that would later become the Roman city known as Lucentum. After the Roman period came Arab domination, with the urban settlement moving to the slopes of Mount Benacantil for defensive purposes. Here the Vila Vella was created, which later became a maritime supply point where major trading would be carried out.
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Tossal de Manises.
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In 1247, the Vila Vella was to give way to the Vila Nova following the conquest for Castile by Prince Alfonso, who would later become Alfonso X the Wise. In 1296, Jaime II definitively incorporated the town of Alicante into the Kingdom of Valencia and, two centuries later, in 1490, Ferdinand the Catholic granted Alicante status as a city. The 19th century continued to be a period of great change for the city, led by the arrival of the railway with the Alicante-Madrid line. Progress steamed ahead with the inauguration of street lighting and new urban planning which was embodied in the demolition of the city walls and the creation of new districts. The modernisation of the city continued in the 20th century when the electric tramcar was introduced and development of the port facilities increased. This century also saw the birth of the Hogueras de San Juan festivals and intense activity in the secondary and tertiary sectors, along with the consolidation of Alicante as a service centre. It was, however, tourism that led to the city's growth and expansion, making it what it is today. The last quarter of the twentieth century recorded some historic milestones for Alicante, such as the first visit from King Juan Carlos I in 1976 and the inauguration of the University of Alicante in 1979. For its part, the open, proEurope nature of the city was confirmed with the opening of the Headquarters of the Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OAMI) in 1993. Around about the same time, the 500th anniversary of Alicante's city status was celebrated in 1990 and the arrival of the Santa Faz holy relic in 1989.
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TOWN HALL_
_ This is an 18th century baroque palace built on the site of the former Casa de la Ciudad. The building is an unusual structure, flanked by a tower at either end, divided into three stories and finished off with a balustrade. Inside, its most striking rooms are the famous Blue Room, the Council Chamber and a chapel where mass can be given due to a Papal Bull signed in 1775 by Pope Pius VI. Inside the building is the reference point from which the height of any place in Spain above sea level is measured. This reference point, known as cota cero, is located on the first step of the main staircase of the building. In the basement of the Town Hall's adjoining building, which also houses some local council offices, is the exhibition La ciudad descubierta (The city uncovered), with interesting archaeological remains that have been preserved from mediaeval times to the modern day. Visitable.
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL_
_ The headquarters of the Alicante Provincial Council are located in a neoclassical style palace which was designed by the architect Juan Vidal Ramos in 1928. The building corresponds to a generic type of palace with an Italian influence and the baroquism of the Bourbon palaces of Madrid. It also has a Jardn de las Celebridades, a garden containing classical monuments in honour of several famous figures from Alicante. Visitable.
_ This building in the Herrerian Renaissance style is located in the city's old quarter and is one of the most emblematic buildings in the quarter. It is a Latin-cross plan church with short arms and communicating side chapels. Inside you can see the 15th century cloister with two baroque doors, the altar, the 18th century Communion Chapel and the 45-metre high blue dome. The interior decoration is a clear example of Spanish illusionistic style from the first half of the 18th century. Visitable.
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SANTA BRBARA CASTLE _ _ Located at a height of 166 metres on Mount Benacantil, this is a fortress with an enormous strategic value. It was given the name Santa Brbara because it was on her feast day, 4th December, in 1248, that it was taken from the Arabs by Prince Alfonso of Castile, the future King Alfonso X The Wise. Santa Brbara Castle is divided into three separate precincts. The first of these is known as La Torreta and it contains the old Torre del Homenaje, which houses the oldest remains of the fortress. The middle precinct dates from 1580: Saln Felipe II, the former Corps opposite the large inner ward, Santa Brbara chapel and the Queen's Bastion, amongst others. The third precinct is the lowest and dates back to the 18th century; it is here that the battlement known as the Revelln del Bon Reps can be found. Its interior also hosts exhibitions.
The castle can be reached by a lift that has been excavated out of the rock, opposite El Postiguet beach, or by a road that runs between the pine groves on the northern slope of Mount Benacantil and starts in Calle Vzquez de Mella. On its slope is La Ereta Park, from which there are spectacular views of the city and access to the old quarter.
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_ The origins of the Basilica date back to the 14th century, as it was built on the site of the Great Mosque. It has a single nave, without a cross shape, with side chapels located between the buttresses and a total of six bays. It has a series of rooms and elements that have been added over time to the basic construction, among which are the 18th century Rococo high altar, the 16th century baptismal font and the 1653 Valencian baroque organ. Since the beginning of the 1990's various restoration projects have taken place in the building. Visitable.
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_ This museum, located on the University of Alicante campus, in the nearby town of San Vicente del Raspeig, is dedicated to Contemporary Art, although from a perspective that centres more specifically on the parameters of research, production, conservation, documentation, distribution and education about contemporary art rather than in the setting up of a collection in the strictest sense and in its permanent exhibition, as is the case for most museums.
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_ Just over 3 kilometres from the city centre are important archaeological remains in El Tossal de Manises. These remains date from the Ibero-Roman period and are the site of the Roman city of Lucentum, ancient Alicante, which was built over an Iberian settlement. This is one of the largest archaeological sites in the Region of Valencia. Visitable.
PALACIO MAISONNAVE_ _ Located in the street Calle Labradores, this 16th century building houses the Municipal Archive facilities and a display showing the remains of a late Roman necropolis. Visitable. MUBAG_
_ This is an 18th century building that is now home to the Gravina Art Gallery (MUBAG), which includes work donated by the Alicante Provincial Government from the period between the Middle Ages and 1920. i C/ Gravina, 13- 15. +34 965 146 780 - www.mubag.org Visitable.
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_ The MARQ (Alicante Provincial Archaeological Museum) is housed in the former San Juan de Dios de Alicante Provincial Hospital. In its halls, archaeology is approached from a revolutionary point of view using modern audiovisual techniques that aim to bring new life to the traditional types of displays. Inside, over a surface of approximately 9,000 square metres, there is a complete collection, running from the Palaeolithic era to contemporary Modern Culture. The MARQ offers visitors a comprehensive journey through the history of Alicante. The MARQ won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2004. i Plaza Dr. Gmez Ulla. +34 965 149 000 - www.marqalicante.com Visitable.
NATIVITY MUSEUM_
_ This nativity museum reflects the great tradition of creating nativity scenes in Alicante. Located in a traditional house in the old quarter, it gives an idea of what nativity scene making represents in Spain and throughout the world, since it has works produced in several countries. i C/ San Agustn, 3. +34 965 202 232 Visitable.
FOGUERES MUSEUM_
_ Casa de la Festa. A forum dedicated to the history of the Hogueras de San Juan festival in Alicante, declared as an Official Festival of International Tourist Interest and undoubtedly Alicante's most representative fiesta. i C/ Teniente lvarez Soto. +34 965 146 828 Visitable.
ALICANTE CASINO_
_ A busy social activities centre, this building can be found on the Explanada in Alicante. Inside, it houses 19th century frescoes and the Imperial Room is richly decorated in the modernist style.
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_ In the baroque style and with a pyramid-shaped dome, this monastery is five kilometres from the city centre. Inside, there is a relic brought from the Vatican in the 15th century which, according to popular tradition, is the veil with which Veronica wiped the blood from Jesus' face on the way to the Calvary. Every year, thousands of people head there on a pilgrimage from Alicante on the second Thursday after Easter Sunday, and it is one of the city's most traditional local fiestas. Given its status as a pilgrimage church, there is a chapel behind the main altarpiece where the relic of the Holy Veil is kept. Visitable.
ALICANTE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM (MACA) _ _ This is one of the city's most important cultural projects. The MACA provides a definitive solution to the lack of space in the Asegurada Museum for the 20th Century Art Collection and new spaces for the permanent exhibition of the city's own contemporary art collections. Located in Alicante's old quarter, it opens onto the square where the magnificent Santa Mara Church can be found. The new MACA building will incorporate the Casa de La Asegurada, one of the finest examples of Valencian barroque architecture. The MACA is currently under construction.
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_ Built in the 18th century this convent was used as a Jesuit residence. Located in the city's old quarter, its interior contains a statue of the Virgen de la Soledad, the oldest religious image in the Alicante Holy Week processions.
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BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM_ _ This museum's rooms house a permanent exhibition of Alicante bullfighters such as Vicente Blau, Jos Mara Manzanares, Francisco Antn and Luis Francisco Espl. It is located in the bullring in Alicante and activities such as discussion groups, slide shows and talks are also held there. i Plaza de Toros. +34 965 219 930 Visitable. MAIN THEATRE _ _ This theatre was opened in 1847 and it is the most outstanding theatre venue in the city. Built in the neoclassical style, the interior is a classic example of typical Italian-style theatre, with three clearly defined zones: the foyer, the horseshoe-shaped auditorium and the stage. i Plaza Ruperto Chap, s/n. +34 965 203 100 - www.teatroprincipalicante.com
_ This modernist style palace houses the seat of the Valencian Government in Alicante. Its architect was Enrique Snchez Sedeo and it is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest (B.I.C.). i Avda Doctor Gadea, s/n
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Town Hall Casa de las Brujas Alicante Casino Santa Brbara Castle San Nicols Co-cathedral Las Agustinas Convent Provincial Council Santa Mara Basilica Nativity Scene Museum
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Provincial Archaeological Museum (MARQ) Alicante Contemporary Art Museum (MACA) Fogueres Museum. Casa de la Festa Bullfighting Museum Tabarca Museum Palacio Maisonnave MUBAG. Gravina Fine Arts Museum Main Theatre
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Postiguet beach.
POSTIGUET BEACH_
_Situated in the city centre at the foot of Santa Brbara Castle, this is one of Alicante's most emblematic features thanks to the quality of its sand, its palm tree lined promenade and the beautiful views over the bay. Its facilities include lifeguard watchtowers, a Red Cross post, car park, footbath, toilets, disabled access. During the summer season, it also has an educational leisure area for the mentally handicapped and an access point for the physically disabled. The beach can be accessed by car, bus routes 02, 05, 21 and 22 and by tram.
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Length: 900 m. Width: 50 m. Type of Beach: Open Location: Urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Fine Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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LA ALBUFERETA BEACH_ _Situated to the north east of the city, between the Serra Grossa and el Tossal de Manises in an area with major archaeological sites, this is a traditional area for the inhabitants of Alicante to spend the summer. It has a lifeguard station and various facilities and can be accessed by car, bus routes 09, 21 and 22 and tram.
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Length: 400 m. Width: 18 m. Type of Beach: Open Location: Semi-urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Fine Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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_This is the most famous beach in Alicante and has a recently restored seafront promenade. To the north of the city, it runs between Cabo de la Huerta and Muchavista de Campello Beach. It has numerous facilities for bathers and is easily reached by car, tram and bus routes 21 and 22, amongst others. In summer, it also has an educational leisure area for the mentally handicapped and an access point for the physically disabled, next to the Red Cross post 2, as well as a tourist information office.
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Length: 2.900 m. Width: 85 m. Type of Beach: Open Location: Semi-urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Fine Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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SALADAR-URBANOVA BEACH_
_Located at the town's southern limits, 5 kilometres from the city centre, this is an uncrowded area that is quiet and boasts several kilometres of golden sand where numerous facilities are available for bathers and visitors: lifeguards, seafront promenade, shops and restaurants and signposted areas for nudists. In summer, it also has an educational leisure area for the mentally handicapped and an access point for the physically disabled. It can be accessed by car and the number 27 bus route.
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Length: 1.600 m. Width: 52 m. Type of Beach: Open Location: Semi-urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Fine Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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LA ALMADRABA BEACH_ _Between Albufereta Beach and Cabo de la Huerta. It has a first aid post and several shops. Access by the number 22 bus route.
DESCRIPTION
Longitud: 750 m. Width: 6 m.
Type of Beach: Open Location: Semi-urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Fine Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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_Beautiful and quiet with crystal-clear waters, rocks and sand, these coves are situated between San Juan Beach and La Albufereta Beach. Ideal for enjoying the sea in a quiet atmosphere far away from the crowded Alicante beaches. There are several areas for nudists.
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Isla de Tabarca
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Located 11 nautical miles away from Alicante this is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia. This is not just one island, it is in fact a small archipielago made up of the islets La Cantera, La Galera and La Nao. It measures approximately 1,800 m long and 400 m wide. Its coasts were once home to a Berber pirate camp and in the 18th century, King Carlos III ordered a town to be built there to house several Genoese families who had been rescued from the Tunisian port of Tabarka. Its town centre is surrounded by walls that form an ensemble which has been declared a Property of Cultural Interest. Its waters have been declared a Mediterranean Marine Reserve due to their excellent quality and the biodiversity of their fauna and flora, and because they are a clear example of Mediterranean marine communities. The island can be accessed by the boats that leave from the wharfs in the port of Alicante opposite the Explanada. Once they have arrived on the island, visitors can spend time at the coves and beaches with transparent waters and a picturesque seaside town where they can taste the best produce from the sea, including fish and seafood based rice dishes, as well as the famous caldero, a fish and rice dish served with stock. A path that runs around the island invites visitors to take a leisurely stroll to appreciate the scenery and try to spot the variety of marine birds that inhabit this island. For those who wish to stay, accommodation is available on the island.
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_ You can take a comfortable boat trip to Tabarca Island from Alicante,
Barco Kontiki - +34 965 216 396 +34 686 994 538
At Easter and during summer, there are several daily departures every day of the week. In low season there is one return trip on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Journey time: approx. 1 hour..
TABARCA BEACH_ _This beach is on the island of the same name. With transparent, crystal-clear waters, it offers visitors a wide variety of marine fauna and flora. As well as the beach, on the island you can enjoy the taste of a traditional fishing village and its typical menus. The island can be reached by the boats departing from Alicante's Marina opposite the Explanada.
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Longitud: 250 m. Width: 25 m.
Type of Beach: Open Location: Urban Sand Colour: Golden Sand Type: Coarse Slope: 0 Drop: 0
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Where to stay
HOTEL LA CASA LA TRANCADA
C/. Motxo 12, 03138, Isla de Tabarca, Alicante +34 630 503 500 info@latrancada.com www.latrancada.com
Where to eat
LOS PESCADORES
Playa Central s/n.
+34 965 960 005
LA ALMADRABA
c/ Virgen del Carmen 5.
+34 965 970 587
MAR AZUL
Playa central s/n.
+34 965 970 587
TERE
Playa central 5.
+34 965 970 577
HOSTAL MASN
C/. Den Mig 22, 03138 Isla de Tabarca, Alicante +34 965 960 509
CASA RAMOS
Plaza Grande 1.
+34 965 961 144
AMPARN
Playa central s/n.
DON JERNIMO
c/ Virgen del Carmen 1.
+34 965 961 283
ANITA
Centro de servicios de Tabarca
HOSTAL EL CHIQUI
C/ Den Mig, 8. 03138 Isla de Tabarca, Alicante. +34 965 970 143
EL TIO COLLONET
c/ Arzola 27.
+34 965 970 599
CASA GLORIA
c/ Bernardo Ruso 19. LA CALETA Playa central.
+34 965 970 584
RINCN RAMOS
Playa Central s/n.
+34 965 961 144
(ALMACN DE
WINTER - from Wednesday to Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm 3 pm to 4.30 pm SUMMER - from Wednesday to Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm 4 pm to 6.30 pm
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Explanada de Espaa.
EXPLANADA DE ESPAA_
_This is one of the city's emblems. It runs parallel to one of the port wharfs and is lined on both sides with rows of palm trees giving it a truly Mediterranean feel. The floor is decorated with 6,600,000 tricolour marble tiles forming a design with a characteristic wave effect mosaic. Along the sea front there are numerous bars, cafes, ice-cream parlours and restaurants to make the visit and the stroll along it more pleasant, as well as an auditorium where the Municipal Symphonic band offers open air concerts all year round.
LA ERETA PARK_ _This park is located on the slopes of Mount Benacantil at the foot of the Santa Brbara Castle, opposite El Postiguet beach. From here you can enjoy unbeatable views of the city and follow an interesting route from the summit down to the city's old quarter. There is an exhibition room intended for displaying plastic arts, with a particular focus on promoting artists and creators of contemporary art. The park also has a caf and there is also a restaurant.
EL PALMERAL PARK_
_This is one of the most spectacular parks in the city, formed by a wooded area containing palm trees, ponds, lakes and artificial streams. It is on the Alicante main road heading towards Elche and Cartagena. It contains sports facilities and a cross-country cycling track, as well as a pavilion where a regular programme of events is scheduled including activities, children's theatre, puppet shows, etc., mainly aimed at children and families.
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PASEITO RAMIRO_
_Recently renovated, this area is close to El Postiguet beach. Underneath, remains have been found of the walls that formerly surrounded the city, part of which can be seen in this park.
PANTEN DE QUIJANO_ _Just a few metres away from the Bullring, this park has an unmistakably romantic atmosphere and centenary trees that enhance such an ambience. There is a memorial monument with an obelisk in memory of Governor Trino Gonzlez de Quijano. CANALEJAS_ _This is another of the most traditional open spaces in Alicante. It begins at the end of the Explanada and has spectacular lush vegetation including several hundred-year old rubber plants measuring 20 metres high. Its entrances are flanked by sculptures of lions and dogs and there is a statue of the Alicante writer, Carlos Arniches. PLAZA DE GABRIEL MIR_
_This square honours the Alicante writer of the same name. Just a few metres from the Explanada and the seafront promenade, it has a monument in the form of a fountain and centenary trees with luxuriant foliage, creating a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere.
_This round park located just off the Rambla avenue retains an unmistakably 19th century atmosphere due to the kiosk situated within it, which imitates those of the period.
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The city of Alicante provides varied and rich cultural and leisure activities all year round, which are accompanied and enhanced by its mild climate. Its museums and monuments provide all kinds of options to suit the most varied tastes, with a wide range of alternatives in all areas. During the day, Alicante's shops and shopping centres sell a varied range of traditional products from the city, the region and the province as well as from many places all over Spain. These are complemented with speciality shops that market specific goods to suit and satisfy all tastes. Alicante's parks, gardens, avenues, museums, monuments, cinemas and theatres offer all kinds of varied leisure alternatives, and there are also a host of bars and restaurants to satisfy even the most demanding tastes, as well as cafs and pubs with a quiet, pleasant atmosphere located on the Explanada, the Rambla and in the old quarter, amongst others. At night, the most popular areas for going out are undoubtedly El Barrio (the city's old quarter), El Puerto the eastern wharf of the marina and the Panoramis shopping and leisure centre (on the western wharf). The pubs, bars and restaurants in the San Juan Beach area and especially at the San Juan golf course, a large entertainment and residential area on the outskirts of the city, provide a popular alternative to nightlife in the city centre.
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festivals
THREE WISE MEN PARADE. Parade with floats carrying the 3 Wise Men along the Rambla accompanied by performing groups. Gifts are handed out to young children.
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PORRAT DE SANT ANTONI. Day on which the feast of Saint Anthony is celebrated. He is the saint after whom a popular district of the city is named and there is a procession with the statue of the saint, as well as street performers, blessing of animals and a raffle with a suckling pig as first prize.
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CARNIVAL. The ceremony of Don Carnal and Doa Cuaresma is played out; these festivities also include sbado ramblero
with a parade of people in fancy dress and open air music along with the wake and the burial of the sardine. These fiestas are very popular in the city of Alicante.
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HOLY WEEK. Around thirty brotherhoods and guilds participate in Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and the
entire week is taken up with processions, with one of the most moving and popular being the Holy Wednesday procession which runs through the steep, narrow streets of the Santa Cruz district, with the statues of Christ Captured, Christ Dying, the Descent from the Cross and the Virgin Dolorosa. Maundy Thursday sees the Silent Procession, where the most valuable statues involved in Alicante's Holy Week appear, such as the Cristo de la Buena Muerte (Bussi, 18th century) and the Virgen de las Angustias (Salzillo, 18th century). On Good Friday, the Veronica procession takes place along the Explanada and on Easter Sunday is El Encuentro.
SANTA FAZ. On this day, a traditional popular pilgrimage takes place, known as La Peregrina, to the Santa Faz
monastery which houses the sacred veil which, according to tradition, is imprinted with the face of Jesus.
CRUCES DE MAYO. These festivities take place in the Santa Cruz district, which is located on the slopes of Mount
Benacantil. Competitions take place where crosses are decorated with flowers and there are street performers, open air dances and games.
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MOORS AND CHRISTIANS IN THE SAN BLAS DISTRICT. At this time of year, this popular district of Alicante
holds its spectacular Moors and Christians festival. It includes all of the typical elements of such a festival: entrances (splendid parades of the groups dressed in period costume), diplomatic missions, displays of strength and retreats, amongst others.
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HOGUERAS DE SAN JUAN. Fiesta of International Tourist Interest that plunges the city into several days of joy and
celebrations centred around its main features which include acts such as the Pregn (Official Opening), the Plant (the mounting of the statues which will later be burnt to the ground), the Ninot Parade, processions and street performers in the various districts and the main event on the day of the Burning on 24 June, where the flames consume the giant bonfires accompanied by the popular bany. During these days, the traditional San Juan bullfighting festival also takes place. After the main events of the fiesta there is then a firework competition on Coc Beach, at the end of El Postiguet, which lasts until Saint Peter's day (28th June).
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MEDIEVAL MARKET. Last week in June or first week in July: market selling handicrafts and food. It is held behind
the Town Hall in the streets of the old quarter.
VIRGEN DEL CARMEN. Procession out to sea from the Club de Regatas and Tabarca Island in honour of the patron saint of sailors. Various events and festivals take place throughout the month in honour of the patron saint.
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SUMMER FESTIVALS IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DEL REMEDIO, Patron saint of the city.
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MOORS AND CHRISTIANS IN THE ALTOZANO DISTRICT. Moors and Christians entrances. Moors and Christians
diplomatic missions. Displays of strength and open air dances.
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MOORS AND CHRISTIANS IN THE JOS ANTONIO DISTRICT. 20 -23rd August
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RAVAL ROIG FIESTAS IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DEL SOCORRO. 5th - 9th September. Fiestas in this popular seafront quarter of the city located opposite El Postiguet beach where the cake panquemao is distributed, the streets are decorated and there are open air dances and cookery competitions.
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SAN NICOLS. Spectacular parades of Moors and Christians in the city centre.
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CHRISTMAS. For the last two weeks of the year and the first week of the New Year, there are Christmas carol and choir competitions, nativity scenes, and Hogueras at Christmas leisure and cultural activities.
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The city of Alicante has a wide range of sports facilities, some of which have welcomed outstanding international events such as a qualifying round of the Eurobasket 2007 and a Davis Cup semi-final in 2004. Alicante has also been the departure point for the 2002 and 2007 Tall Ships Regatta (formerly the Cutty Sark), it has hosted the World Offshore Championships, the 17th World Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships and the 1982 Football World Cup, amongst others. Alicante has also been named as the departure port for the round the world regatta known as the Volvo Ocean Race, in October 2008. The city usually welcomes numerous top sportspeople from all over Europe who come here to make the most of the city's excellent climatic conditions to improve their performance in all kinds of open air sports. Consequently and together with the city's tradition and strength in sports such as handball or basketball, Alicante has great facilities for practising many different sports. Besides those located in the different districts of the city, most of these sports facilities are concentrated in the Mount Tossal area, where the Jos Rico Prez Football Stadium, the Pitiu Rochel Central Municipal Sports Pavilion, the Rafael Pastor Mic Municipal Pavilion, the Technical Skills Centre, the Mount Tossal Swimming Pool Complex, the Ciudad Deportiva and the multipurpose former horse-racing track can all be found. The city of Alicante is also famous for all types of water sports and activities, such as sailing, jet-skiing, windsurfing and boat chartering. There is a wide selection of golf courses including the fine 18-hole courses Alicante Golf, located in Playa de San Juan, and El Planto, near Alicante airport. There are also another two 18-hole courses located very near to the city.
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REAL CLUB DE REGATAS
Muelle de Poniente, 3 +34 965 921 250 info@rcra.es www.rcra.es
CATAMARAN TRIPS
Magic Excursiones Muelle de Levante, modulo 3 Oficina n 5 +34 965 146 142 info@magicalicante.com www.magicalicante.com
Cenautica
Muelle de Levante +34 965 120 371 alicante@cenautica.com www.cenautica.com
Alquila Vela
Marina Deportiva +34 656 90 75 13 - 677 37 37 43 alquilavela@telefonica.net www.alquilavela.com
Aquaventura
C/ Devesa, 5 +34 965 243 190 joseaquaventura@gmail.com www.cenautica.com
Moorings
Muelle de Levante, mdulo 3, local 3 +34 965 230 708 info@annautica.com www.annautica.com
Flying Cruiser
Paseo del Puerto (next to the Kontiki) +34 652 96 56 46 info@flyingcruiser.com www.flyingcruiser.com
Casco Antiguo
Plaza Navarro Rodrigo, 5 +34 965 228 290 alicante@subacqua.com www.cascoantiguo.com
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For dessert, local produce also reigns: dates, aniseed rolls, nuts, ice cream and turrn. The range of food on offer in Alicante is presented at a great number of bars and restaurants that vary both as regards price, starting at the most economical and soaring to the most exclusive, and cooking styles and types. So in Alicante, you can find anything from traditional Spanish food to the most advanced experimental cuisine and a great variety of international dishes.
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The main shopping centres in the city are represented by the shops on Maisonnave avenue and its surrounding streets and in the area between Calle Alfonso X El Sabio and Calle Gerona. In both areas, you can find shopping centres and a wide range of boutiques, shoe shops and shops specialising in different goods to suit and satisfy all tastes. Shops selling typical local products can also be found on the Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio, Calle Mayor in the old quarter, Calle Gerona and in other places around the city centre. There are also shopping complexes located around the city that have a great variety of shops offering anything from clothes, shoes and accessories to food, and they all have multicinema screens. The main shopping complexes of this type are Puerta de Alicante, Panoramis, Plaza Mar 2, Gran Va, Vistahermosa and Torre Golf. This shopping experience is complemented by the street vendors selling handmade goods on the Explanada and the open air markets that take place around the city, (Calle Teulada, Benala, Carolinas and Babel) on Thursday and Saturday mornings and the Central Market that is open from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday there is an open air market opposite the Town Hall for stamp and antique collectors.
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Avda. de las Naciones, s/n. 03540 Playa de San Juan. Avda. Alfonso X el Sabio, 11. 03002 Alicante Rambla de Mndez Nez, 3. 03002 Alicante Alicante Location: Alicante City Centre. Rooms: 168 Location: In the centre, next to the Explanada. Location: Alicante Golf, San Juan Beach. +34 965 590 700 Fax: +34 966 590 710 Rooms: 123 Rooms: 156 hotel@hesperia-lucentum.com +34 965 203 000 Fax: +34 965 211 439 +34 965 268 600 Fax +34 965 268 242 www.hesperia-lucentum.com pedro.olivares@solmelia.com hotel@hesperia-alicante.com www.solmelia.com www.hesperia-alicante.com 7 HOTEL HOLIDAY INN ALICANTE Avda. Catalua, 20. Playa de San Juan. 03540 Alicante 12 ABBA CENTRUM ALICANTE Location: San Juan Beach. Rooms: 126 C/. Pintor Lorenzo Casanova, 31. 03003 Alicante 2 HOTEL HOSPES AMRIGO C/. Rafael Altamira, 7. 03002 Alicante +34 965 156 185 Fax: +34 965 153 936 Location: Near the bus station. Rooms:150 Location: Old Quarter. Rooms: 80 hi.alicante@julbal.com +34 965 130 440 Fax: +34 965 928 323 +34 965 146 570 Fax: +34 965 146 571 www.holidayinn.com centrumalicante@abbahoteles.com amerigo@hospes.es www.abbacentrumalicante.com www.hospes.es 8 HOTEL MELIA ALICANTE 13 HOTEL ALBAHA Plaza del Puerto, 3. 03001 Alicante C/.Sol Naciente, 6. Albufereta. 03016 Alicante 3 HOTEL SIDI SAN JUAN Location: Between El Postiguet beach and the Marina. C/. La Doblada, 8 Playa de San Juan. 03540 Alicante Location: Albufereta beachfront. Rooms: 544 Location: Cabo de la Huerta. Rooms: 176 Rooms: 93 +34 965 205 000 Fax: +34 965 140 296 +34 965 161 300 Fax: +34 965 163 346 +34 965 155 979 Fax: +34 965 155 373 melia.alicante@solmelia.com comercial@sidisanjuan.com hotelalbahia@albahia.com www.solmelia.com www.hotelessidi.es www.albahia.com
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C/. Mxico, 18. 03008 Alicante Location: South Alicante. Rooms: 100 +34 965 108 140 Fax: +34 965 110 655 nhalicante@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com
Avda. Elche, 3. 03008 Alicante Location: South Alicante. Rooms: 188 +34 965 120 178 Fax: +34 965 135 360 acalicante@ac-hotels.com www.ac-hotels.com
14 HOTEL ALMIRANTE
Avda. de Niza, 38. Playa de San Juan. 03540 Alicante Location: San Juan beach. Rooms: 66 +34 965 650 112 Fax: +34 965 657 169 info@hotelalmirante.com www.hotelalmirante.com Avda. de Elche, 21. 03008 Alicante Location: Near to OHIM headquarters, the airport and bus and train stations. Rooms: 84 +34 965 110 282 Fax: +34 965 103 013 alicante@campanile.com www.campanile.com
10 HOTEL SPA PORTA MARIS & SUITES DEL 15 HOTEL CAMPANILE MAR
Plaza Puerta del Mar, 3. 03002 Alicante Location: Between El Postiguet beach and the Marina. Rooms: 138 +34 965 147 021 Fax: +34 965 216 945 reservas@hotelspaportamaris.com www.hotelspaportamaris.com
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16 HOTEL CASTILLA ALICANTE
Rooms: 22 +34 965 147 317 Fax: +34 965 141 935 Avda. Pases Escandinavos 7. Playa de San Juan. tryp.alicante@solmelia.com 03540 Alicante www.gravinacinco.com Location: San Juan beach. Rooms: 155 +34 965 151 001 Fax: +34 965 162 061 21 HOTEL KRIS ALICANTE info@hcastilla.com C/. Cannigo Penalva, s/n. 03002 Alicante www.alicantehotelcastilla.com Location: Near El Postiguet beach. Rooms: 195 HOTEL DANIYA +34 965 261 211 Fax: +34 965 261 976 Avda. Denia, 133. Ctra. Valencia, Km. 84,1. 03015 krisalicante@krishoteles.com Alicante www.krishoteles.com Location: In Vistahermosa, at the entrance to Alicante from Valencia. HOTEL LEUKA 22 +34 965 150 309 Fax: +34 965 150 593 C/. Segura, 23. 03004 Alicante reservas@hoteleuropaalicante.com Location: Near Plaza de Los Luceros. www.daniyahotels.com Rooms: 106 +34 965 202 744 Fax: +34 965 141 222 HOTEL EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN info@hotelleuka.com Avda. de Elche, 112. 03008 Alicante www.hotelleuka.com Location: Near to OHIM headquarters and between the airport and the city centre. 23 HOTEL MIO CID Rooms: 120 Avda. Costa Blanca, 22. Cabo de la Huerta. 03540 +34 966 011 000 Fax: +34 966 011 001 Alicante express.alicante@whgeu.com Location: Cabo de la Huerta. www.expressbyholidayinn.es/alicantespain Rooms: 43 +34 965 152 700 Fax: + 34 965 265 226 HOTEL LA CITY info@miocid.infonegocio.com Avda. de Salamanca, 16. 03005 Alicante www.hotelmiocid.com Location: Near RENFE railway station. Rooms: 26 24 HOTEL NH CRISTAL +34 965 131 973 Fax: +34 965 132 482 C/. Toms Lpez Torregrosa, 11. 03002 Alicante info@lacityhotel.com Location: Near La Rambla. www.lacityhotel.com Rooms: 85 +34 965 143 659 Fax: +34 965 206 696 HOTEL TRYP GRAVINA CINCO nhcristal@nh-hotels.com C/. Gravina, 5. 03001 Alicante www.nh-hoteles.com Location: Near Town Hall and beach.
C/. Gravina, 9. 03002 Alicante Location: Near Town Hall and beach. Rooms: 70 +34 965 210 700 Fax: +34 965 210 976 tryp.alicante@solmelia.com www.solmelia.com C/. Gravina, 16. 03002 Alicante Location: Opposite El Postiguet beach. Rooms: 22 +34 965 206 522 Fax: +34 965 206 602 info@hotelbahia.es www.hotelbahia.es C/. Mdico Pascual Prez, 19. 03001 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 30 +34 965 209 822 Fax: +34 965 209 765 info@hotelesrc.com www.hotelesrc.com C/. Maestro Bretn, 19. 03004 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 84 +34 965 141 659 Fax: +34 965 200 130 info@centrotelgoya.com www.hotelgoyadealicante.es
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Rambla de Mndez Nez, 9. 03004 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 46 +34 965 144 580 Fax: +34 965 144 684 reservas@hotelrambla.com www.hotelrambla.com
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C/. San Fernando, 56. 03001 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 38 +34 965 218 355 Fax: +34 965 218 355 info@hotelalamo.com www.hotelalamo.com Avda. de Elche, 114. 03008 Alicante Location: Near to OHIM headquarters and very close to El Altet airport. Rooms: 84 +34 965 108 040 Fax: +34 965 289 250 h3200@accor.com www.accor.com
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C/. Castaos, 30. 03001 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 30 +34 965 206 433 Fax: +34 965 141 367 hotelrialto30@hotmail.com
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C/. Navas, 30. 03001 Alicante Location: City centre. Rooms: 27 +34 965 209 500 Fax: +34 965 209 668 info@hotelsanremo.net www.hotelsanremo.net
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CATALUA
C/. Gerona,11. 03001 Alicante +34 965 207 366 Fax +34 965 143 357 hostalcatalunya@ono.com
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CAMPOY
C/. Capitn Segarra, 25. 03004 Alicante +34 965 208 624 Fax: +34 965 201 473
ESTUDIOTEL ALICANTE
C/. Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4. 03003 Alicante +34 965 212 011 Fax: +34 965 218 414 hotel@estudiotelalicante.com www.estudiotelalicante.com
CITRAC
Avd. Bruselas, 10, Edif. Concorde. Playa de San Juan, 03540 Alicante +34 965 163 492 /Fax +34 965 162 422 contact@citrac.com www.citrac.com
APARTAMENTOS PLAZA
C/. Rafael Terol, 10. 03001 Alicante +34 678 457 351 apartamentos.plaza@gmail.com
MONT ROYAL
C/ Tridente, 27. Cabo de las Huertas, 03540 Alicante +34 965 160 411 Fax: +34 965 268 535 correo@complejomontroyal.com www.complejomontroyal.com
ETAP HOTEL
Avda. de Elche,114. 03008 Alicante +34 965 109 053 Fax: +34 965 109 054 h3511@accor.com www.etaphotel.com
ESTUDIOTEL ALICANTE
C/. Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4. 03003 Alicante + 34 965 212 011 Fax: +34 965 218 414 hotel@estudiotelalicante.com www.estudiotelalicante.com
LA LONJA
C/. Capitn Segarra,10. 03004 Alicante /Fax +34 965 203 433 reservas@lalonjahostal.onored.com www.lalonjahostal.onored.com
NOY
Partida de Bacarot, s/n. 03114, Alicante +34 965 189 043 +34 647 837 308
SAN FERNANDO
C/ San Fernando, 34. 03001, Alicante +34 965 213 656 +34 965 142 690 Fax: +34 965 140 451
BAHA BLANCA
Urb. Baha del Rey. C/ Elisa Toms Yusti, s/n. Cabo de la Huerta, 03540 Alicante /Fax +34 965 160 037 www.hostalbahiablanca.es
VENTURA
C/ San Fernando, 10. 03001, Alicante +34 965 208 337 Fax: +34 965 208 337
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ALICANTE-SAN NICOLS
C/ San Nicols, 14. +34 965 217 039 reserva@alicantesanicolas.com www.alicantesanicolas.com
MATEOS
C/.San Vicente, 49. +34 965 203 822 pensionmateos@hospedajesmateos.com www.hospedajesmateos.com
EL CORTE INGLES
Avda. Maisonnave, 53. +34 965 925 001
EL CORTE INGLES
Avda. Federico Soto, 1. +34 965 925 001
AYUNTAMIENTO
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 3. +34 965 216 223
MAYOR
C/ Mayor, 5. +34 965 201 383
CASA MIGUEL
C/.Poeta Quintana, 4. +34 965 218 471 casamiguel@hospedajesmateos.com www.hospedajesmateos.com
FNAC
Avda. Estacin. +34 966 010 100
METIDJA
Rambla Mndez Nez, 26. +34 965 143 617
GRAN VIA
C/ Jos Garca Sells, 2. +34 965 250 642
EL MAR
C/.Jorge Juan, 23. +34 965 214 156 +34 965 209 094 +34 965 925 093
MXICO
C/.General Primo de Rivera, 10. +34 965 209 307
FAJARDO
C/.San Fernando, 48.
MILN
C/ San Fernando, 6. +34 965 201 124
GALICIA
C/.Arquitecto Morell, 1.
CENTRO C. PANORAMIS
Muelle de Poniente, s/n. +34 965 989 300
NAVIZCA
C/ Rafael Terol, 22. +34 965 202 729
GUEST HOUSE
C/.Segura, 20. +34 965 203 394 roomstourist@hotmail.com www.guesthousealicante.com
PUERTA DE ALICANTE
Avda. Lorenzo Carbonell, s/n. +34 965 112 169
POPEYE
C/.Reyes Catlicos, 16. +34 965 130 060
CENTRO VISTAHERMOSA
C/ A. Ramos Carratal, s/n. +34 965 261 589
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Ctra. Ocaa, 86. +34 965 114 545 info@h3hotel.com www.h3hotel.com
PORTUGAL
C/.Portugal, 26. +34 965 929 244 pensionportugal@ono.com www.pensionportugal.es
PLAZA MAR 2
Avda. Denia, 1. +34 965 268 557
LA MILAGROSA
C/.Villavieja, 8. +34 965 216 918 pension@hostallamilagrosa.com www.hostallamilagrosa.com
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LOCAL MARKETS
From Monday to Friday: 7 am to 2.30 pm Saturdays: 7.30 am to 3 pm
Cheese, ham, cured meats and wine. C/. Capitn Segarra, 12 +34 965 211 289 - 965 211 783 www.bardisa.net
CENTRAL MARKET
Avda. Alfonso X el sabio, 8. +34 965 140 763
ESP
Traditional turron and typical local products. C/. Lpez Torregrosa, 17. +34 965 214 441 www.turronesespi.com
TURRONES 1880
Turron and typical local products. C/. Mayor, 9. +34 965 219 281 www.turron1880.com
STREET MARKETS
Thursdays and Saturdays, from 8 am to 2 pm (Babel, Benala, Carolinas and Calle Teulada)
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Alicante Turron, cakes and sweets. C/Mayor, 23. +34 965 201 115 www.turronesteclo.es
Wines and traditional liqueurs. C/. Italia, 4. +34 965 921 738 www.bodegaseleccion.com
CAROLINAS MARKET
C/ San Mateo, 23. +34 965 253 961
BODEGAS BERNARDINO
A. MONERRIS SIRVENT
Turron and ice-cream. Avda. Alfonso El Sabio, 16 +34 965 217 535
Wines and traditional liqueurs. C/. Foglietti, 36. +34 965 280 873 www.donbernardino.com
BENALA MARKET
C/ Prez Medina, 2. +34 965 130 225
HELADOS ALACANT
Turron, cured meats, liqueurs and other typical products. C/. Pascual Prez, 40. www.heladosalacant.com
BABEL MARKET
C/ Asilo, s/n. +34 965 103 452
BOUTIQUE LA GRANADINA
Typical products from the province of Alicante. C/. Gerona, 7. +34 965 211 151
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AANA
C/ Pascual Prez, 44- 46. +34 965 218 972
HERTZ
Avda. de la Estacin, 22 +34 902 682 760 + 34 965 131 123
ASTORIA
Plaza del Carmen, 16. +34 965 215 666 www.cinesastoria.com
AUTOMVILES GOMIS
Avda. Dnia, s/n +34 965 152 510
CINEBOX
Centro Comercial Vistahermosa. +34 902 463 269 www.cinebox.es
LUCENTUM AUTOS
Avda. Aguilera, 36 +34 965 351 558 www.lucentumautos.com
CINEBOX
Centro Comercial Plaza Mar 2. +34 902 221 636 www.cinebox.es
PRIMERCARS
Avda. de Orihuela, 4 +34 965 982 194 www.primercars.com
PRIMOTI
Crta. de Ocaa, 37 +34 965 113 207 www.primoti.com
CINESA PANORAMIS
Muelle de Poniente,6. +34 902 333 231 www.cineSA.es
CELTA CAR
C/ Rosa de los Vientos, 5 +34 965 102 775
YELMO CINES
Centro Comercial Puerta de Alicante. +34 902 220 922
DIESEL CAR
Avda. Dnia, 151 +34 965 162 633 www.dieselcar.es
SOL-MAR
El Altet International Airport +34 966 461 000 + 34 966 919 340 www.solmar.es
NAVAS
C/ Las Navas, 37. +34 965 213 084
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NOU MANOLN
Speciality: Elaborate Mediterranean cuisine. C/ Villegas, 3 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 200 368 965 200 291
GOVANA
Speciality: Rice dishes and oven-baked fish. C/ Doctor Gmez Ulla, 5 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 218 250
LA ERETA
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine. Parque de La Ereta. Monte Benacantil. - 03001 Alicante +34 965 143 250
ALDEBARN
Speciality: Rice dishes and Alicante cuisine. Real Club de Regatas. Muelle de poniente, 1 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 123 130
MONASTRELL
Speciality: Elaborate Mediterranean cuisine. Signature cuisine. C/ San Fernando, 10 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 200 363
PACH
Speciality: Rice dishes, chargrilled meat and seafood. C/ Haroldo Parres, 6 - 03013 Alicante +34 965 211 938
EL CANT
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine, tapas. C/ Alemania, 26 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 925 650
PUERTO CACHITO
Speciality: Rice dishes and Mediterranean cuisine. C.C. Panoramis. Marina de Poniente - 03001 Alicante +34 965 989 353
PIRIPI
Speciality: Mediterranean market cuisine. Avda. Oscar Espl, 30 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 227 940 - 965 217 007
EL BOCAITO
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, fish and rice dishes. C/ Isabel la Catlica, 22 Esq. Foglietti - 03007 Alicante +34 965 922 630
LA CASONA ALICANTINA
Speciality: Spanish cured meats, seafood and roast kid. C/ Mayor, 14 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 212 482
TAPELIA
Speciality: Rice dishes. C/ Portugal, 35 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 122 098
DRSENA
Speciality: Rice dishes, fish and seafood. Marina deportiva - Muelle de levante, 6 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 207 399
MAESTRAL
Speciality: Mediterranean signature cuisine. C/ Andaluca, 18 Esq. Duque de Ribas - 03016 Alicante +34 965 164 618
JUMILLANO
Speciality: Mediterranean market cuisine. C/ Csar Elguezabal, 62 - 64 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 212 964 965 211 764
TRAGALLUM
Speciality: Mediterranean la carte cuisine. C/ Poeta Campos Vasallo, 33 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 213 869
LA CANTERA
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine. Avda. Villajoyosa, 6 - 03016 Alicante +34 965 263 606
EMILIO
Speciality: Seafood, fish and rice dishes. Avda. Caja de Ahorros, 16 - 03016 Alicante +34 965 155 556
VALENCIA ONCE
Speciality: Market cuisine. C/ Valencia, 11 - 03012 Alicante +34 965 211 209
MESN DE LABRADORES
Speciality: Market cuisine C/ labradores, 19 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 204 846
LA MAESTRA
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine and rice dishes. C/ Valds, 10 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 206 057
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RESTAURANTE DE EL CASINO
Speciality: Mediterranean and regional cuisine. Explanada de Espaa, 16 - 03001 Alicante +34 965 140 055
CHAPEAU
Speciality: Spanish cuisine. C/ General O'Donell, 17 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 922 448
NOU PALAS
Speciality: Pasta and meat. Avda. de la Estacin, 9 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 227 555
EL RAC DEL PL
Speciality: Mediterranean and regional cuisine. C/ Doctor Nieto, 42 - 03013 Alicante +34 965 219 373
EL CALDERO
Speciality: Caldero (fish with stock) and lobster. C/ Virgen del Socorro, 68 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 163 812
ISLA MARINA
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine, meat and fish. Avda. Villajoyosa, s/n - 03016 Alicantee +34 965 265 728
SPOON
Speciality: Mediterranean and signature cuisine. C/ Lonja de Caballeros, 10 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 219 028
TICO
Speciality: Mediterranean cuisine. C/ San Jos, 10 - 03002 Alicante +34 965 201 951
AUBERGE DE FRANCE
Speciality: Mediterranean and French cuisine. C/ Flora de Espaa, 32 - 03016 La Albufereta Alicante +34 965 260 602
TRENET
Destinations along the northern coast of Alicante province. +34 900 720 472 +34 965 262 233 www.fgvalicante.com
RADIO TAXI
+34 965 252 511
REA TAXI
+34 965 910 591
EL JARDN DE GALICIA
Speciality: seafood, meat and fish. Avda. Maisonave, 33 - 03003 Alicante +34 965 120 161
ESTELLA
Speciality: French-Navarra cuisine. Avda. Costa Blanca, 125 -. 03540 Playa de San Juan Alicante +34 965 160 407
TRAM
+34 900 720 472 +34 965 262 233 www.fgvalicante.com
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GERMANY
Plaza Calvo Sotelo, 1- 2, 5 03001 Alicante +34 965 217 060
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FRANCE
C/ Alberola, 1, 7 Entslo. A 03007 Alicante +34 965 125 813 www.consulfrance-madrid.org
MORROCCO
C/ Duque de Zaragoza, 4 .5 Dcha 03002 Alicante +34 965 213 533 consulado@farach.com
ALGERIA
Avda. Eusebio Sempere, 14 03003 Alicante +34 965 229 944 www.mae.dz
GREAT BRITAIN
Plaza Calvo Sotelo, 1- 2, 1 03001 Alicante +34 965 216 022 mail@fco.gov.uk
MEXICO
Avda. Doctor Gadea, 9 03003 Alicante +34 965 229 314 consulmexalc1@hotmail.com
BELGIUM
Explanada de Espaa, 1. 5 03002 Alicante +34 965 929 147 www.diplomatie.be
GUATEMALA
C/ Los lamos, 26 03550 San Juan - Alicante +34 965 655 594 javiergarnicacollantes@yahoo.es
NORWAY
C/ Pal - Edificio Aurea, 6 A-B N1 03501 Benidorm - Alicante +34 965 852 166 norconsul@ctv.es
BRAZIL
C/ Reyes Catlicos, 31 Edif.. Rex 2 B 03003 Alicante +34 965 928 852
IRELAND
Crta. Madrid, km 4 (Mercalicante - Pabelln Multiservicio) 03007 Alicante +34 965 107 485
NETHERLANDS
Avda. Ramn y Cajal, 3.3 Izq. 03001 Alicante +34 965 212 175
DENMARK
Plaza Calvo Sotelo, 3-5 B 03001 Alicante +34 965 207 938
SWEDEN LUXEMBOURG
Avda. Juan Bautista Lafora, 3 - 4 03002 Alicante +34 965 205 333 www.ayela-abogados.com C/ Virgen de la Paloma - Playa del Cura, 4, 03182 Torrevieja - Alicante +34 965 705 646 swecons.torrev@terra.es
FINLAND
Avda. Los Almendros, 37. 2 Izq. 03501 Benidorm (Alicante) +34 965 866 942
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