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Alicante is one of the major flight and holiday destinations of the Costa Blanca. The hot, sunny Mediterranean weather and miles of golden sandy beaches attracts sun worshippers from all over Europe to get cheap flights to Alicante to enjoy a cheap holiday on the Costa Blanca.

There is plenty to do during the day in Alicante from water sports to shopping, along with a wide range of bars, restaurants and night-clubs for your evening entertainment.

Alicante is a very popular destination on the Costa Blanca and has competitively priced direct cheap flights to Alicante airport and many cheap holidays and short breaks to Alicante are available all year round.

Region - Costa Blanca.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Alicante.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 30 mins.
Alicante Airport - ALC (Alicante).
Distance from Alicante Airport - 5 miles from Alicante.
Taxi Fare from Alicante Airport - About €18 (£12.41).

Driving in Spain - In Alicante they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Alicante it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Alicante Public Phones - In Alicante International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Alicante Mobile Phones - Alicante has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - In Alicante dial 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Alicante Health Risks - None.
Alicante Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Alicante - Alicante banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Alicante shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Alicante department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Alicante office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Alicante - Public holidays in Alicante are Jan 1, 6, March 1, 25, May 1, June 24, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25, 28.

Alicante Accommodation - Alicante accommodation on the Costa Blanca is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Alicante hotels are classified from one to five-star. Alicante hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Alicante accommodation on the Costa Blanca includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries. There is a network of paradors, which are often converted palaces and mansions. .

Eating Out in Alicante - As with most Spanish towns and cities, Alicante boasts an impressive range of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world, Turkish, Moroccan, French, Thai and Indian to name but a few! But surely the first priority is to sample the local gastronomic delights and this you can do in the myriad of restaurants and cafes scattered around Alicante on Costa Blanca. What can you expect? ... Always, fresh local produce…sometimes a combination of flavours that surprises you…and occasionally a dish made only in that small restaurant you've found off the beaten track. .

Food in Spain - Each region has its specialities, although a stew in various guises is to be found everywhere, together with a general use of olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean vegetables, fish on the coasts, game and sausage.

Tipping in Alicante - Service and tax are usually included in Alicante hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Alicante often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Alicante Standard of Living - In Alicante a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

What to do in Alicante - On hot summer nights in Alicante you can enjoy open/air concerts in the elegant green spaces of the parks and public squares of the city, whilst its modern promenades lined with cafes, bars and restaurants give the city of Alicante a cosmopolitan feel. And with everything minutes from the clear blue seas on the Costa Blanca, it’s not difficult to spend the whole day and evening by the Mediterranean. In the evening the ‘village’ of Alicante bursts into life as the quaint, colourful streets of ‘El Barrio’ open for business. Packed with hip bars and less mainstream restaurants, the streets draw crowds of people as the sounds of live Jazz and Rock music permeate the air. .

Where to Visit in Alicante - The city of Alicante has fashionable shops, first class hotels, a modern marina and, in its super new tram system, a user friendly and economical means of transport. Crammed full of history and culture, Alicante has museums, galleries, churches and monuments that are the perfect foil for some time away from the beach. .

Local Festivals in Alicante - The City of Alicante won't leave you short changed when it comes to fiestas! The Costa Blanca region has deep-rooted traditions, many of which are celebrated in grand style and although based mainly on religious celebrations, generally these days a fiesta is a great excuse to eat, drink and be merry. But don't expect an amateur affair…much planning, organising and skill goes into arranging many of the events with the result being a spectacular experience that you really wouldn't want to miss. The Spanish love an excuse to dress up, let off fireworks and party, so expect most of these fiestas to keep you occupied for quite a few days! .

Alicante Climate - Alicante's climate is hard to beat. With a wonderful average temperature of 16 degrees in winter and 32 degrees in summer, Alicante is truly a year round destination. With its back to a mountain range and sandwiched between two capes it is in a sheltered position. The sunshine quota in the winter in Alicante is around 6 hours, whilst in summer you can expect a long 12 hours to laze away the day in Alicante. Expect a little humidity in high summer. .

Alicante Position - Lat: 38 17N, Long: 000 33W, Elevation: 31m.

Tourist Information on Alicante
For further tourist information on Alicante go to www.alicante-spain.com

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