About Alicante City Costa Blanca - presentation, information, photos and recommendations
Currently, Alicante is one of the most modern and beautiful cities on the coast of Spain. This metropolis, named in the Catalan language Alicante, is one of the most important ports and tourist resorts in the Mediterranean Sea and, at the same time, the main commercial and fishing center of the Valencia region. Alicante is one of the oldest human settlements on the Spanish coast of the Mediterranean. In the history of the city an important role was played by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors. The settlement was founded by the Greeks. Defended only by the Santa Barbara Castle, the town has focused all its attention towards the sea. The Santa Barbara Castle built in the 16th century by the Spanish King Philip II was preceded by the Moorish citadel built in the 8th century.
Alicante City Costa Blanca | Alicante is a city located in Spain. It is located along the Costa Blanca, it is the capital of the province of Alicante and the region of Alicante. It is also a historic Mediterranean port.
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