Tips & Tricks
Estadio José Rico Pérez (Carrer Foguerer Romeu Zarandieta, Alicante) – this is a multi-purpose 30,000-seat stadium in Alicante, named after a prominent head of the city’s football team, Hércules de Alicante Club de Futbol (or simply “Hércules CF”). Hércules home football games are still held here, along with some international matches. See its website for […]
Tabarca Island — located 11 miles south of Alicante is a guitar-shaped island with a total area of 30 hectares. The Island of Tabarca has a curious history and has a firm place in ancient Greek history. It was once a refuge for Berber pirates and in 1760, King Carlos III ordered a fortress to […]
El Palmeral Park (Elx, Alicante) – covering 72,000 sq. meters, and containing more than 200,000 trees, this is the largest palm grove in Europe. Although when contemplated from a distance it may appear to be a veritable forest, it is actually a plantation with an agriculture purpose, and thus its plots or groupings, are referred […]
Marina de Alicante — for a touch of luxury during your visit to Alicante, meander down to the marina where you can have a taste of the finer things in life – located just 50 meters from Alicante city center. With its modern El Puerto complex housing stylish bars and refined restaurants, the Marina is […]
Parque de la Ereta (Alicante) — this park has excellent views of San Nicolás Cathedral and the Port, thanks to its location on Mount Benacantil. It is also a great starting point for visiting other appealing sights such as the Santa Cruz district. Planted with native plants and shrubs of subdued colours, its terraced slopes […]
Terra Natura Park (Partida Foia del Verdader, 1, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante) — Terra Natura is a new-generation wildlife park where you can discover the “Zooimmersion” experience – a new concept in habitat design which will enable you to come into contact with the animals as if there were no barriers between you – at least, […]