Spanish Tourism

Archive for September 15th, 2011

If you are visiting Spain there are a number of possible options for getting around:

Train

Spain has invested a lot of money in its rail infrastructure over the last few years, and there are high speed links (AVE) between some of the major cities. The high speed link between Madrid and Barcelona takes under 3 hours, but will cost over one hundred Euros. Madrid to Seville is also under 3 hours. Standard train services are slower than AVE (journeys take approximately twice as long), but the prices are much cheaper.

Bus

Bus services in Spain are very reasonably priced (much cheaper than travelling by train) and buses connect all of the major towns and cities. Many of the bus companies such as EVA offer overnight travel, so you can sleep while you travel.

Car Rental

Rental vehicles offer the greatest flexibility if you want to visit a number of locations in Spain. Away from the busy summer months car rental in Spain is a cost-effective option, with small cars available for well under 100 Euros per week. There are car rental companies all over Spain, many of the internet companies offer the best prices

TIP: Check that your rental car has a low CDW (collision damage waiver) insurance excess – the cheapest rental car prices tend to have large CDW excesses.

Internet companies such as Blue Valley Car Hire offer car hire comparisons at Malaga, Barcelona, Madrid and all major locations in Spain.

If you like the sun, friendly people, land characterized by their traditional celebrations and good food, then it’s time to visit the city of Alicante. This city, always present in many week for its beauty and tourist importance, will provide unforgettable moments in every corner. The city of Alicante is located in the community of Valencia. One of the major tourist cities in Spain, and second most visited city in Valencia.

The capital of the province, is in a fairly flat, although in some parts of its territory can be seen on the ground undulations that give beauty to all the landscapes Alicante. It is on these elevations where you can find great attractions of the city.

On the hill Benacantil, for example, boasts one of the major tourist constructions in Alicante, the Castillo de Santa Barbara. Stands out not only inside, but because when viewed from afar, on leave from all the urban environment and become one of the main symbols of the city.

Another great attraction for visitors is the Castles. Some seek to have lunch under the green landscapes of the hills of Garbinet, which acquire a special beauty in the summer.

Walking: a nice walk along the Esplanade of Spain, Playa del Postiguet and the modern port area with many cafes and bars. A few miles from downtown, connected by train, tram, together beaches of San Juan and Campello about six miles of waterfront attractive.

Castles: Castle of Santa Barbara, magnificent views of the beach Postiguet, port and urban environment.

Cathedral and other churches, heritage primarily in the Alicante town of Orihuela. However, in the city of Alicante worth visiting are Hall-Baroque palace of the eighteenth, Cathedral of St. Nicholas (XVI) Chapel Communion, Churches and monasteries alike Santa Maria Church, Monastery of Santa Faz.

Lucentum. Iberian Roman remains which are the first history of the city of Alicante.