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Introducing Alicante

Alicante (Valenciano: Alacant), the Valencia region’s second-largest town, lives for much more than tourism alone. Dynamic, it’s transformed itself from a somewhat seedy port to an attractive place that improves with every visit. Try to fit in at least one overnight stay to experience its frenetic – and unmistakably Spanish – nightlife.

Last updated: Sep 25, 2008

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Striped bunting in regional colours blowing in the breeze, Alicante Province.
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Striped bunting in regional colours blowing in the breeze, Alicante Province.

Lonely Planet photographer
  • David Tomlinson
  • Lonely Planet photographer
  • Details of Ayuntamiento (town hall) doors - Alicante, The Costa Blanca, Valencia
  • Clifftop bell-tower with palm tree in foreground, at Guadalest in the Alicante region.
  • Hoguera monument burning at Hogueras de San Juan festival.
  • Elderly men with walking sticks sitting in street.
  • Santa Barbara fortress (400 BC).
  • Playa del Postiguet, the city's crowded main beach with its trademark blue and white umbrellas.
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