View of the Mediterranean from Jávea. Alicante

Alicante-Alacant (province)

Alicante is in south-east Spain, in the Community of Valencia The province is identified with the Costa Blanca tourism brand. It has a typical Mediterranean landscape where beaches alternate with mountainous areas.

Ten festivals in the region are officially Fiestas of International Tourist Interest: in Alicante, the Bonfires of San Juan; in Torrevieja, the International Habaneras and Polyphony Music Contest; the Moors and Christians Festivals in Villajoyosa, Alcoy and Crevillente; Holy Week in Crevillente and Orihuela; the Cocentaina All Saints Fair; and the Mystery Play and the Palm Sunday Procession in Elche. Elche is also famous for its Palmeral (Palm Grove), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Alicante boasts many archaeological sites, many of which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula.

International Habaneras and Polyphony Contest

This celebration is a tribute to the sailors of Torrevieja…

Moors and Christians Festival in Vila Joiosa-La Villajoyosa

For a period of eight days the whole town takes a trip back into…

Bonfires of San Juan (Alicante)

Alicante celebrates the arrival of summer with the bonfires of…

Moors and Christians Festival, Alcoy-Alcoi

The festival of Moors and Christians is the most important event…

Misterio de Elche religious theatre

This religious representation has been designated Oral and…

Fiesta of the Moors and Christians in Crevillente

The colour of its parades and the music are outstanding.

Costa Blanca

The sea views and bright sunshine are there to greet you on the…

El Salvador Cathedral

Orihuela has had a cathedral since 1564, when the city was…

Castle of Santa Bárbara

The location on Monte Benacantil gives the castle great strategic…

Terra Mítica

The Terra Mítica theme park is in the town of Benidorm in…

What to do

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