 About Alicante Alicante, also known as Alicant in Valencian Catalan is a historic Mediterranean port, capital of the province of Alicante in southeastern Spain. This city has one of the fastest-growing economy in Spain, based on the tourism and the wine production. The famous Alicante castle "Castillo de Santa Barbara" is located high above the city, perched on a steep cliff. The city has a long history. It was founded in the ancient times (324 BC) by the Greek merchants with the name Akra Leuke (White Peak). In 201BC Akra Leuke was conquered by the Romans who renamed it to Lucentum. The legendary military leader Hannibal of Carthage also visited Alicante. In the Middles ages in the period 718- 1249 the city was in possession of the Moors and later retaken by the king of Castile Alfonso X.
There are many things you can see in this beautiful Spanish city. Popular festivals are held here such as "Bonfires of Saint John" during the time of summer solstice and "Moros y Cristianos" which
commemorates the battles between Moors and Christians. Regular ferry lines connect Alicante with the Balearic Islands. |
