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Now that You’ve Landed at Alicante Airport, What next?

 Situated only 9 kilometers from the beautiful and lush Alicante in the Murcia region, Alicante Airport is the 6th largest airport in the country. It acts as the gateway to Costa Blanca, the popular resort region. Tourists the world over throng this region every year to enjoy its glorious beaches and fine weather. Apart from the beaches, tourists in Alicante can enjoy a plethora of attractions among them; museums, historic and modern state of the art buildings, entertainment venues, churches and an exhilarating night life.

If you are visiting this region for the first time, it’s best to have a rough idea of the attractions you want to visit. Below is a list of some of the activities you could indulge in to make your holiday one to remember.

Alicante Tourist Attractions

Hiking Destinations

If you love hiking, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the lush hiking destinations available in Alicante. In fact, most of the hiking destinations are easily accessible from Alicante airport so you jump right into the adventure on arrival. Tourists love taking the Agost to el Puerto de Maigmo hike. It’s a 22km walk endowed with a beautiful albeit dry terrain. The area is quite hilly, and you are bound to walk through a number of tunnels so it’s best to brace yourself for the tiring but enjoyable walk. Make sure to carry your torch.

Another popular hiking region is Tibi. It’s a tiny village bordering Alicante surrounded by mountains. This makes it a perfect get away for hiking enthusiast. Only 29 kilometers from Alicante, you can conveniently access it for a hike in the mountains during the warm September weather.

Beaches

If you love the beach, then you will surely enjoy Alicante. The sprawling sandy beaches in the area are actually one of the biggest tourist attractions. Best of all, each of the beaches has its own unique selling point. You can visit each one of them and not get bored. They make for the perfect family outing. Amongst the beaches you ought to visit are; the Plaza de Gabriel Miró, San Juan, Plaza de los Luceros, Plaza de la Santa Faz, La Albufereta, Playa San Juan, Paseo de Gomiz, Playa del Postiguet and  Alicante's beach. Clearly you are spoilt for choice with the variety in beaches. You can visit all of them if you have the time to enjoy what each has to offer.

Art

Spain is generally synonymous with art. There isn’t a part of this beautiful country devoid of art. Alicante is no exception. The Gravina Palace is one such place. It is located at the heart of the city and has been in existence since the 18th century. It boasts works of art dating back to the middle ages. There are also regular music concerts held at the venue regularly. The Diputación Palace also offers art enthusiasts the perfect art exhibition to savor the best of Alicante. Built in 1931, it is located at the Avenida de la Estación.

Getting Around: Car Rental Alicante Airport

You can easily access all these attractions from the Alicante Airport, but you would need some form of transport that is both convenient and affordable. While you could use public means such as the train and buses to get around, it might be a hindrance if you want to enjoy your vacation. Your best bet would be to use car hire services. This ensures that, by the time you arrive at the airport, there’s a vehicle waiting for you. Ensure that you make arrangements with a reputable car hire company of your choice beforehand. Remember that each car hire company has its own terms of renting out their cars. The potential car rental provider should make clarifications on these terms beforehand.

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