The heart and soul of Alicante is the grand La Explanada de España.  I’d love to take a stroll on the beautiful marble tiles that actually depict the waves of the Mediterranean Sea.  There are four rows of palm trees bordering the marble walk that offer shade even in the heat of summer. This elegant boulevard is rich with its red, black and cream tiles – all 6.6 million of them!  They say it is a sight to behold!

I would also love to visit the Alicante Marina & El Puerto Complex for a touch of luxury.  This is where you can mix with rich and famous while dining or shopping.

The Santa Barbara Castle sounds like something I would really love to visit.  This castle sits high on the Benacantil Mountain & overlooks Alicante City and the beach.  From what I have read, the views from the castle are amazing – definitely a photo opportunity for sure.  They say that Santa Barbara Castle is an excellent place to visit at anytime of the year.  In the height of summer it’s a perfect place to catch the sea breeze, while in the cooler months the walk up to the castle through the parks and pine wood allows you time to reflect on the difficulties of trying to capture this castle – let alone building it.

There is so much to do here!  Alicante has a large array of gardens, parks, plazas and promenades to visit.  Park activities are offered all year round.  If you are interested in museums and history, there are many museums to visit in Alicante.

The summer months are of the best to experience water sports.   Wind surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, para-gliding, scuba diving, boat rides are all fun water activites.  Just walking the beach or catching some sun rays will make you come alive.  Beaches are aplenty in Alicante.  Visit them all!

• Playa del Postiguet
• Playa del Coco
• Playa de la Albufereta
• Playa de la Almadraba
• Cabo de las Huertas
• Playa de San Juan

Check it out on the Google Map Link

Here are some Wikipedia Facts

Chamber of Commerce

Alicante Airport Link

I found this great link to tell you all about  Alicante and what to do there.   http://www.alicante-spotlight.com/guide.htm

I have never been to Alicante but it sounds like a great place to visit.  I am so glad my barber mentioned it.  Please send me an email me if you have been there – I’d love to hear your story. click here to Email me.