| "body"> | | | | doing yourself a great service by visiting The Castle of |
| If you're looking for an adventure, and Spain is on your | | | | Santa Barbara, one of the greatest Medieval |
| travel agenda, then you're surely going to want to do | | | | fortresses in all of Europe. From atop the tower is the |
| some sightseeing in Alicante, which is actually the | | | | great view that you were searching for. This is also a |
| second biggest city of the Valencia Province, in the | | | | place to see many great Spanish sculptures, as well |
| wonderful region of Costa Blanca. You won't be alone | | | | as artifacts from as far back as the Bronze Age. |
| on your excursion being that more than six million | | | | Now, if you're a party person and want to enjoy the |
| people visit this region each year as tourists, most of | | | | nightlife of Alicante, then visiting the Old Quarter, |
| them entering the area by way of the Alicante airport. | | | | perhaps better known as the Barrio Santa Cruz, will be |
| If your thing is to visit museums or historical buildings | | | | the place to be for at least one night of your trip to this |
| when you're sightseeing around town then you'll want | | | | city. You'll find an array of pubs, bars, and restaurants |
| to visit The Old City Center, which has a plethora of | | | | in this area where you can enjoy music and dancing. |
| these types of places for you to see. You'll certainly | | | | Of course a big part of the attraction of Alicante are |
| take away the wonderful experience of Spanish | | | | the beaches of the area. The Costa Blanca, home of |
| culture and history as you visit this area. It would | | | | the longest summers in all of Spain, is perhaps one of |
| actually take you days to see all that this area has to | | | | the best places in the world to relax in the sun. |
| offer, so your plans should include a few days in this | | | | Whether you're shopping at the promenade of the |
| vicinity if this is what you enjoy. | | | | beach or enjoying a quick bite at a near café |
| One such museum in the area that you'll want to | | | | you're sure to remember this spot forever. |
| check out, especially if you're one who loves | | | | If you're looking for a small excursion away from the |
| Christmas or are traveling with someone who does is | | | | city of Alicante, then you'll be glad to know that only |
| The Nativity Scene Museum. This museum has free | | | | about 50km from the southwest section of Alicante |
| admission, and displays nativity scenes from all over | | | | lies the beautiful city of Torrevieja. This is a big fishing |
| the world. | | | | area being home to over 300 fishing ships and 900 |
| Another popular attraction in the area is The Con | | | | private fishing sports boats. As well, this area is a huge |
| Cathedral of San Nicolas de Bari. You'll easily spot this | | | | producer of salt, producing more than five hundred |
| building due to the big blue dome on the top of the | | | | thousand tons of salt each year. You'll be able to |
| church, which is a staple of the city actually. At the | | | | enjoy hotels near the beach and great weather in this |
| entrance of the church is a sculpture of Saint Nicholas | | | | region as well, plus you'll get the experience of the |
| made from black marble that is a beautiful site to | | | | great culture and architecture around the city with |
| behold. | | | | vivacious buildings, churches, fountains, and sculptures. |
| If you're looking for a great view of the city, you will be | | | | All in all, your trip to Alicante is sure to be a great one. |