Alicante: Beach & Castle
Alicante
The second most populated city in the Valencian community, which was founded by the Greeks under the name Akra Leuké (“white promontory”), then the Romans named it Castrum Album (“white fortress”) and Lucentum (place of light), and by the arrival of the Arabs this name was converted to al-Laqant (Current name in Valencian) and in spanish Alicante.
Alicante is a port city located on the Mediterranean coast and is one of the best places to visit in Spain. In our visit we will enjoy the Castle of Santa Bárbara, the Historical Center, the Port and beautiful beach.
This magical city with its impressive light attracts many tourists because of its Mediterranean climate, its castle, its white sandy beaches and its historic center.
Officially declared a Historical-Artistic Monument and Asset of Cultural Interest in 1961, Santa Bárbara Castle is one of the most well-known landmarks in Alicante, and the most visited. Perched 166 metres above the city, it affords some of the greatest views of Alicante, its bay and the vast Mediterranean stretched out at its feet. But it’s the castle’s history that will captivate you most: a lot can happen in 1,200 years… Santa Bárbara castle is shrouded in legends and stories. Some are fantastical, while others go to prove that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction.
The second attraction of this city is the Esplanade of Spain, a passage parallel to the port, built during the first half of the 20th century, with six and a half million tesserae that draw a wavy mosaic of red, blue and white colours.
We shouldn’t forget its old town with narrow streets the Basilica of Santa Maria, and the oldest church in the city.
After the city sightseeing, we’ll go to relax and enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches in Alicante.
Programe:
08:30 Departure
We leave at 08:30 from Avenida Aragon 31 (in front of Mestalla). Please be at the meeting point at 08:15 (15 min before).
Arrival to Alicante
We’ll have free time to explore the city, castle and port. After that we’ll go to relax at the beach.
Return to Valencia
Meeting point at thee bus at 18:15 and returning to Valencia at 18:30
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water
Beachwear: swimsuit, towel, sun cream
Food and water: You can bring your own food or buy there (there are so many restaurants). Normally we suggest bringing your food, so you don’t have to spend extra money.
10% Discount with the code: “VLE” (add the code at the end of the purchase)
Moreover: Until Wednesday 2€ discount
Includes: Private transport, insurance and the best organization.
– Online ->
– Office 9:00 – 14:00 Plaza Honduras 26 (Grey building)
– Language Exchange meetings: check webpage to see the days and hours.
10% Discount with the code “VLE” (add the code at the end of the purchase)
Meeting point: Avenida de Aragon 31 (in fron of Mestalla)
Important & Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy:
Until one week before, 100% refund. In form of money/voucher whatever you prefer.
From one week until Thursday (of the same week): 100% only in form of voucher.
After Thursday 20:00 NO REFUND.
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Política de cancelación:
Hasta una semana antes, devolución del 100%. En forma de Dinero/Bono Lo que prefieras.
Después de una semana hasta el jueves (De la misma semana): 100% solo en forma de bono.
Después del jueves 20:00 NO HAY REEMBOLSO.
Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje COACAD, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V
All our trips are organised by Travel agency, COACAD, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.
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