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Always a Great Time at Alicante

Written by Harriett Johnson

Topic: TravelPublished May 25, 2012
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Alicante is one of the loveliest spots to visit in the Valencian Community. This exquisite town is largely dominated by Mount Benacantil. It is strategically located at the mountain’s side with a high castle at its steep side. Castle Beauty Castle Santa Barbara is one of the most amazing historical monuments found in Alicante at Mount Benacantil. Its lofty location puts an aura of grandeur around the castle with amazing panoramic views all around. One can enjoy the beautiful sights of Alicante from this location and breathe in the fresh air and appreciate the tranquility offered in this place. This ancient castle covers quite a large space on the hill which allows one to enjoy a leisure walkabout to take in the panorama for a couple of hours. The air is cool and fresh; the walkabout is delightful to the soul. Town offering Alicante town has delightful offerings to occupy the holiday makers; the plentiful quality places of stay allow tourists to choose the best of accommodation with the quaint houses of the locals around the town. Night is never dark in Alicante with its vibrant nightlife that draws the holiday makers and locals to a great time of merriment. The cool evening air and festive atmosphere create the ideal ambience for holiday makers to move and groove to the festive music and songs that reverberate through the night. There are numerous pubs, bars and cafés along the beaches for holiday makers to check out during their stay at Alicante. Gastronomy The town has delightful gastronomic offerings that would satisfy any stomach. The local produce is fresh and tasty with the exquisite and tasty recipes in most of its local dishes. Its local ingredients comprise special oils, vegetables, seafood, rice and many special sauces with a secret recipe.These ingredients constitute the “Mediterranean Diet” of Alicante, villa espagne costa brava which is purportedly the healthiest one can enjoy. However, the locals have a sweet tooth with many tantalizing desserts such as turrón. This is a tasty sweet made from honey and almonds with an Arabic influence. Today, turrón is served during Christmas with 13 million tons consumed annually at that period.There is no lack of fresh citrus fruits in this region which is blessed with fertile soil that encourages the growth and bloom of citrus fruits. Although much is consumed locally, the fruits are so abundant that a lot of it is exported.The economy at Alicante and its surrounding regions is booming with the successful exports of olive oil, ceramics, furniture, leather good and local wine.

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