Alicante in the Costa Blanca
This thoroughly Spanish city has a decidedly Mediterranean air: its wide esplanades, such as the Rambla Mendez Nunez, and its seafront paseos, full of terrace cafés, are prefect for people watching. Founded by the romans, who named it "Lucentum" (city of light) and dominated by the arabs in the second half of the eighth century, the city was finally reconquered by Alfonso X in 1246 for the Castilian crown. In 1308 Jaime III incorporated Alicante in the Kingdom of Valencia.
Today Alicante is Valencia's second largest city, and receives millions of visitors through its airport each year. With its long sandy beaches, mild and pleasant climate, recently renovated old town and lively nocturnal offerings, this is definitely a city to spend at least one night in. The main fiesta, las Hogueras, is at the end of June, and ignites a series of cracking celebrations second only to the fallas in Valencia.
Alicante is one of the most popular city in la Costa Blanca, but you have a wide choice of accommodation in la Costa Blanca, such as hotels in Alicante, many apartments in la Costa Blanca: from group apartments in la costa blanca, to holiday apartments.
So if you are looking for sun, nice beaches and sightseeing, Alicante in la Costa Blanca is a perfect choice!