Top 5 Things To Do in Alicante by Fay Oleary

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Top 5 Things To Do in Alicante
by Fay Oleary

Last summer I had a wonderful day out in the city of Alicante. The shopping is to die for, the historical buildings plentiful, and the buzz of a hectic Spanish city, not forgetting eateries in abundance makes it a very pleasant change from the beach or pool on your summer holiday. Alicante is situated on the north Costa Blanca coast. Traditionally the coast that the Spanish used for their summer holidays, when you visit Alicante it feels like real Spain. There are several things that are a 'must' when visiting Alicante:

1. Sightseeing tour of Alicante on a Segway
2. Alicante Castle
3. Shopping in El Corte Ingles
4. Lunch in Alicante Marina
5. Alicante market on the tree lined promenade by the sea

First is a tour of Alicante on a Segway. Hilarious, fun, and definitely number one on the list of 'things to do' in Alicante. A Segway is a two wheel electronic scooter that you stand up on, and ride along the pavement. On a hot and sunny day the breeze is very welcoming. You all get to drive your own Segway, the tour guide teaches you how to, then off you go in convoy throughout the city of Alicante seeing the sights in a few hours.

I would then head off to Alicante Castle a 10th Century Moorish Castle which sits on the top of a mountain overlooking the city. Free to visit, you can walk up, but I wouldn't recommend it! There is a lift in the cliff edge but not from the sea level. Quite spectacular views from the Castle, and a great little café overlooking the beautiful city selling Tapas, and ice creams. We took my then 2 year old son with a sword and he thought he was a knight for the day!

No visit to Alicante is complete without popping into El Corte Ingles. Every Spanish city has one, and it is

Author's Biography:

Fay Oleary is 28yrs old and lives in Essex with her husband and 2 boys.

Posted on: April 4,2008

Email: fay@zettagroup.com
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