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ALICANTE
Fusing tradition with modernity in its over-all ambiance and feel, Alicante is the busy capital of the Costa Blanca region. Alicante takes great pride in its impressive architectural heritage and historical landmarks that were well preserved by its inhabitants. Walking through the streets of this town is actually a walk down memory lane because the old infrastructures that still stand today.Alicante celebrates festivals such as the Moros and Christianos fiestas. These festivals are must-see spectacles in this area that locals and tourists always look forward to every year. There are also great shopping and dining outlets that serve delectable Spanish and international cuisines. The many shopping destinations allow the visitors and outsiders to take-home a little of the whole Alicante experience.
The province of Alicante has become a major travel destination for European tourists over the years. Guests and travellers are provided a wide choice of luxury accommodation for a memorable trip to this side of Spain set in a climate so good. Gastronomists will find that there is an abundance of oil, fruits, vegetables, seafood and rice dishes in Alicante. These ingredients are said to be the key-ingredients in cooking up the Mediterranean diet, which is presently regarded as the healthiest diet in the world. The province is also known for its sweets, specifically y the turrón that every sweet-toothed traveller will surely love. The famous turrón is made of almonds and honey. This treat is a notable contribution to Alicante's cookbooks by the Arabic culture.
Having been colonized by the Muslims for nine centuries in 714 A.D., Alicante also boasts of its art and culture that were mostly influenced by the Arab culture. The Muslims had inevitably left their indelible mark on Alicante's rich history as depicted in Alicante's architecture, food, art, and culture.
Alicante also boasts of a homey and rustic vibe with a dash of cosmopolitan modernism. This unique ambience has become its signature throughout the years. With over 300,000 inhabitants, Alicante treats the locals and tourists to numerous Italian ice cream parlours and allows them to party non-stop in its discos. Sunbathing in the temperate coolness of its winter is also perfect in Alicante making the town a really beautiful place to visit.
Estepona Puerto EsteponaWell located one bedroom apartment situated close to Estepona Port.
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