The prawn’s head is wedged between my finger and thumb, its pink-red antennae flitting in the hot salt breeze like blood-stained ribbons. I slurp the shell dry, and it tastes of the sea mixed with ...

Alicante, on the Costa Blanca, enchants visitors with its sunny climate, turquoise waters and centuries-old history. The city blends Mediterranean tradition, urban charm and striking natural scenery, ...

The Costa Blanca city of Alicante had been on my wish list for decades, but somehow it always lost out to the likes of Barcelona, Palma, or Malaga when planning Spanish city breaks. Recently it was ...

This is a city of sunshine; the average annual temperature is 19.3c and it rains only 20 days in a year. Its original Roman name, Lucentum, means ‘city of light’. Many who fly here head straight for ...

You'll find this stretch of shoreline just about 6 miles northeast of Alicante city. Playa de San Juan is known as one of Spain's best beaches; in fact, many recent travelers said it offers a better ...

A top Spanish city has been voted as the third best city in the world by foreigners who live and work there. The historic Mediterranean port city of Alicante has been named as one of the world’s best ...

WHETHER it’s munching manchego, sipping Chardonnay or shopping for shoes, this guide to Alicante will keep you busy in one of Spain’s most beautiful cities. So don your shades and get ready to pace ...

The Provincial Council of Alicante has launched an open international contest for a new €50 million congress centre [Deadline: 19 July 2023] The single-stage competition seeks proposals for a new ...

And now, there’s even more reason to book a long weekend in the Spanish city, because Ryanair has just launched new flights from Cardiff and Aberdeen — with fares cheaper than a Leeds to London train ...

Hundreds of protestors rallied in Alicante today against perceived 'overtourism' in the latest such demonstration to hit Spain - and the first major event to be staged in the city. Scores of residents ...