A Top Of Things To Do In Alicante
If you are in search of a nice tourist destination in Spain, Alicante might be the right place for you. Alicante is the type of Spanish city that has modern shopping centers but also historical buildings that tell the story of its past, exquisite restaurants which serve a delicious, traditional meal and a perfect weather that allows you to enjoy the narrow and cobbled streets of the Old Town and the beauties of the city’s centre.
When you reach Alicante, there are five things that you are obliged to do: go on a tour of the city by Segway, visit the Castle of Alicante, go shopping in the famous El Corte Ingles, have lunch in one of the restaurants of the Alicante Marina and last but not the least go for a walk along the spectacular tree lined promenade.
A tour of Alicante
The tour of the city by Segway is a very fun activity because it is not the conventional way of seeing a city. The Segway, for those who do not know it already, is a two wheeled scooter which allows you to ride and see the city along the pavement. If the day is sunny, you also have the chance to enjoy the wonderful breeze, so put this on your ‘’must do’’ list.
The Alicante Castle
The castle dates back to the 10th century and it is one of the exquisite examples of Moorish architecture in Spain. The castle guards the city from the top of the mountain, so the view is breathtaking. However, it is not a good idea to walk your way up; instead take the lift that you will find at the cliff edge.
El Corte Ingles
This is one of the modern features of Alicante, a huge department store with several floors where you will find everything from souvenirs for those back home to clothes, music, cosmetics and toys.
The Alicante Marina
This is the place where you have the chance to see boats that cost more than your house, a lot of extravagance and luxury. The restaurants are a big attraction of the Marina, especially for the gourmet ones; the dishes served here are delicious, containing only fresh seafood. Try them! You will love it!
The market
This is another big attraction of Alicante, especially because the promenade with lined trees stays right behind it. The market is the perfect place from where you can buy souvenirs from the crafts shops.