Alicante is more than merely a runway
By : Michael HannaAlicante is perhaps better known as the gateway to the Costa
Blanca, famed more for its airport than for the tourist trapping
provided by more familiar neighbours, Benidorm and Denia. Most
visitors to Alicante use the town as an arrival and departure
point, not stopping long enough to see what the area has to
offer. But whilst the bright lights of the aforementioned
neighbors beckon for most, Alicante has finally recieved a
reputation for having more to offer than the biggest airport for
charter flights in Spain.
Alicante offers a more subtle break in the Costa Blanca. The
beaches and coastal attractions remains constant in the region,
but the area is slightly more laid back than its' noisy
neighbour. Alicante has progressed in recent years with a
multitude of different restaurants and bars popping up around
the marina and commercial port area. The boulevard meanders
pleasantly past the marina and beachfront area which merges into
the charming Old Quarter.
From a pleasant base in Alicante, Costa Blanca offers much to
the more discerning tourist. The church at Altea is famous and
presents one of the most enduring and symbolic sights in the
Costa Blanca. The regions old towns are typically a mix of
traditional Christian and Moorish architecture with narrow,
cobbled streets and plazas offering an excellent mood to
while away the hours ( http://www.costablanca.org )
Further South lie Murcia and Valencia - a thriving modern city
which has benefited from regeneration in recent years. Valencia
is a cosmopolitan city which juxtaposes the traditional and
modern features of Spain in miniature.
Alicante provides the ideal base for exploration of the region.
The town offers a fine tourism infrastructure itself but the
best way to explore the Costa Blanca is by drive you`re self. There are
several other options for those willing to travel out with Alicante to
discover Costa Blanca. The reliable rail
service meanders up and down the coast, taking in Altea and
Denia as well as the bright lights of Benidorm. For a more
authentic experience, hire cars are readily available
(http://www.easycar.com/aspx/car-hire/location/Alicante.aspx/EN
).
Driving in the region has much to offer with pleasant coastal
roads allowing you to discover on your own terms. The roads are
generally safe, but some of the more mountainous areas should be
traversed with some caution.
When you have built up the miles and taken in all that the
region has to offer, Alicante provides a beautiful and pleasant
base to unwind in. Unless you fancy a night on the town amid the
bright lights of Benidorm, that is....
About the author:
Author: Michael Hanna
Michael is a keen writer, and internet marketer living in Scotland:
Contact details: E-mail: samqam@googlemail.com Phone: 0131 561 2251
Michael's Website: Belfast
