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Alicante, Spain
This Costa Blanca jewel lies between mountains and sea fronted with miles of beaches. Spanish Baroque at its finest, Cathedral de San Nicolas is well worth the stop. Discover the La Alcudia Archaeological Sites, a working dig occupied since the Stone Age.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Ship will DOCK at the Port of Alicante. -
Time Zone
CEST (Central European Summer Time) UTC/GMT +2 hours -
Language
Spanish and Valencian are the two primary languages. -
Currency & Shopping
Euro (EUR) -
Best Way to Get Around
There free shuttle buses to city center. It's a 15-min walk to the Promenade beside the marina. For more adventure, try a shore excursion. -
Famous For
The Roman Catholic Basillica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Old Town Alicante. It offers a dynamic architecture experience from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. -
Fun Fact #1
Alicante is the fastest growing city in Spain. -
Fun Fact #2
Sipping copas (mixed drinks) at the terraces along Calle Castaños is popular to do weekend afternoons and evenings. There are also many great local wines.