Alahuar, Alicante

Advantages: good wheather, cheap prices,lots to do
Disadvantages: traffic noise

...The costa blanca is more than just Benidorm. When people get off the plane at Alicante most head for Benidorm. But Alicante has much to offer as a holiday destination. Alicante has 6 sandy beaches in all. hotels from 5 star to 1 star and cheap pensions. Also apartments near the beaches. Average temp 64f and 2,800 hours of annual sunshine. also 3 museums, a casino, 2 castles, many parks and gardens,a yacht marina and sports fields. If you like to shop theres large department stores, street markets twice a week, a large fruit and fish market in the centre of town. So as a holiday destination Alicante is a city and a seaside resort all in one.... Read review

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Advantages: I am from Alicante
Disadvantages: Nothing

...hello English friends of ciao. I am called Ana and I been Spanish, of Alicante. Nonmemory very well ingles. You excuse if I am writing it bad. I was born here in 1980 and it enchants my city to me. Alicante is a city with beach. Always it is sun and very warm. It is a glad city. Its inhabitants we are glad people. Alicante has many celebrations throughout the year. In January part of Christmas is celebrated. Here Kings Magos and Papa' Noel come (Santa Claus). The 14 of February are San valentin, where beams gifts to your pair or your love. Also in this month there are carnivals, where people disguise themselves and go of celebration. In March there is one more a celebration, is called Santa Faz. It consists of being walking from Alicante to Santa Faz, a small very pretty town. In April it is Easter. A celebration in which... Read review

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Advantages: the weather, the beach, the shops, airport near.
Disadvantages: thieves, may be offered drugs, cockroaches

...I have been living in Alicante as a student for a few months and therefore have a rounded view of the place. Alicante is a heaven and hell in one! The beach is beautiful, with golden sand and a blue sea. The streets are lined with palm trees and street venders with all sorts. There is the castle on the top of a hill with an amazing view and for those who are interested in the culture. There are two "el corte ingles" which is a very well respected Spanish department store. For those who can't stomanch the traditional spanish food or who are just plain lazy there is a Mcdonalds, Burger King and KFC. However the place is full of theives and pickpockets so you must have your wits about you. Also there is a major problem of cockroaches in the area especially at the most hot times of the year. Trust me it's not the most pleasant hing to have... Read review

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