Whether you love beautiful architecture, museums, or mesmerising beaches, you can experience it all in Alicante. When you visit the city, make sure you tour these enchanting sites: the Archeological Museum of Alicante, Basilica of Santa Maria, The Marina, Ayuntamiento and the Santa Barbara Castle. Other places you could tour are Guadalest Valley, Isla De Tabarca and Guardamar beach.

The Archeological Museum of Alicante

If you’re an architectural junkie who loves ancient cultures, you’ll love this museum. Not only is it beautiful, it’s very interactive with information being provided in both English and Spanish and opportunities presented to interact with local residents. You can learn so much by visiting. To get there you could use a private car or hop on to the tramp stop to access this museum that is situated just outside the city centre.

Basilica of Santa Maria

Just like the museum of Alicante, this old church is a site to behold. It is a Gothic style construction built between the 14th and 16th centuries on the ruins of a mosque. When you get there you’ll be greeted by a beautiful sculpture designed by Juan Bautista Borja. In the basilica you’ll find interesting art: a breathtaking carving of Santa María and a statue of Santos Juanes. The art is decorative and the baptistery a work of the School of Michelangelo. Everyone was to visit, at least once in a lifetime.

Marina Alicante

This beauty is situated in a convenient locale with perfect weather and superb facilities. It is the best place for a sailor as you’ll have all that you need for your boat. If you prefer to stay put, there is an entertainment complex to keep you busy. You’ll have everything that you need without having to leave the port. If you need help, the friendly staff is at hand to assist you. It can’t get better than this.

Ayuntamiento de Alicante

Visit this town hall to experience the splendor Alicante has to offer. It is a beautiful 35 meter twin tower that consists of a stunning blue room (Salón Azul), plenary and chapel. It is open to locals and tourists.

Guadalest Valley

The location is as interesting as the history behind it. Guadalest Valley was a strategic military site with many ancient buildings whose ruins can still be seen despite earthquakes and battles in the 18th century. It was a military site of strategic importance.

Isla De Tabarca/ Tabarca Island

The island has excellent water that is home to a variety of sea life. It’s very rich in history too. Long-ago, its coast was a safe haven for Berber pirates and, in the 18th century, the Island was fortified and a town builds to house families of Genoese fishermen who were imprisoned in Tunisia. No wonder the walls surrounding the city are officially a historic and artistic site.

Guardamar Beach

There’s so much to do in this beach other than sun bathing and enjoying the magnificent view. If you fancy a long peaceful walk, you can have one when visiting this beautiful city. Not only does Guardamar beach have fine sand, there are also 100 year old tree planted in the sand dunes to prevent the wind from blowing them away. They also protect the walkers from the sun. You can visit with your children, they could play in a beautiful are set aside just for the little ones.

Conclusion

Alicante is the perfect destination for any tourist. It is a hub of history, contains beautiful sites and friendly people. Next time you go on vacation, consider visiting this city. Be sure and book your taxi in advance with Holiday Transfers.