Things to see in Alicante
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Alicante bullring, bullfights, concerts and even tennis
The Alicante bullring, besides being one of the most beautiful historical buildings in the city, is the stage for many shows, not only bullfighting
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Denia Castle: a great historical stronghold
Denia Castle is one of the biggest attractions in this city situated in the province of Alicante. Sitting on top of a hill, it observes with great interest the comings and goings of both locals and visitors
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Balcony over the Mediterranean, Benidorm’s famous lookout
This emblematic space overlooking the sea offers visitors impressive views of the bay and of the Benidorm skyline
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Alicante’s El Palmeral Park: an excellent child-friendly space
Discover the El Palmeral Park: a great place to go with your children in Alicante. Enjoy its activities surrounded by two thousand palm trees!
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Las Cigarreras, an innovative culture ‘factory’
Located in a former tobacco factory, Las Cigarreras is a renowned cultural centre that houses the most avant-garde art in Alicante
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The Holy Face of Alicante: over 500 years of devotion
Each year thousands of pilgrims visit the monastery of the Order of St Clare in Alicante to worship the veil imprinted with the face of Christ.
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Santa Cruz neighbourhood: Alicante’s most picturesque area
Steep Santa Cruz neighbourhood virtually hangs off Santa Bàrbara castle and is the liveliest and most authentic area in Alicante — a great place for a stroll
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A stroll among palms of the Explanada de España, Alicante
With its impressive mosaic paving and four rows of palm trees on either side, the Explanada de España is the ideal place for a stroll by the sea in Alicante
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Alicante Cathedral: a symbol of the Baroque
Celebrated for its blue dome, the Co-cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari is one of the best examples of the Spanish Baroque
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Benidorm Cross, vade retro, bikinis!
Placed in the Sierra Helada Natural Park to protest against the legalisation of the bikini, the Benidorm Cross is the city’s best viewpoint