Welcome to Alicante
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Welcome to Alicante – the friendliest city in Spain!
Alicante, situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, surprises its visitors with a vivid mixture of Spanish culture, architecture, history and the way of life of its citizens. A historic and cultural city with parks, shops and a city centre with lots of businesses, a wide range of bars, cafés and restaurants turns Alicante into a city that never sleeps. The beaches are also some of the best in Spain - Alicante is a perfect holiday destination.
Facts
| Population | 332,000 |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Smaller, privately-owned shops are mainly open from 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.30. Big department stores, larger chains and shopping centres are open from 10.00 to 22.00, Mondays to Saturdays. Shops are closed on Sundays. Most banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 14-14.30. Only some branches open on Saturday mornings. |
| Website | www.alicanteturismo.com www.comunidadvalenciana.com www.spain.info |
| Newspapers | Información La Verdad Costa Blanca News |
| Emergency numbers | 112 Emergencies 091 Police 062 Guardia Civil |
| Tourist information | Tourist Info Alicante Address: Rambla de Méndez Núñez 23 Tel. +34 965 200 000 alicante@touristinfo.net Tourist Info Alicante – Centro Address: Calle Portugal 17 (next to the bus station) Tel. +34 965 929 802 alicantecentro@touristinfo.net |
