Alicante Travel Guide

****Hire a cheap Alicante rental car

During your visit to Spain make sure to include the Mediterranean port city Alicante. This area of Spain holds a rich history and has been inhabited for over 7000 years. Alicante is a treasure of the ages; from its earliest settlements by Greek and Phoenician traders to its decades spent as the battlefield of the Kingdom of Castile and the Crown of Aragón.

Alicante offers many entertaining things to do. Whether you're interested in places of historical significance, looking for family fun or up for a night out on the town, a cheap car rental Alicante can take you there. Notable sites in the city include the Castle of Santa Bárbara, seated high above the city, and the port of Alicante.

Enjoy the outdoors in Alicante along walking trails, children's playgrounds, or have a nice picnic at El Palmeral Park. The park features various lakes and brooks and is often host to concerts. Another park, El Ereta, is a great place to stretch your legs after a visit to the Santa Bárbara castle; it runs from the castle down to the old part of Alicante. Park your Alicante car hire near Mount Benacantil, overlooking the city and enjoy a day with a tour of both the castle and the park.

You can expect a comfortable stay in Alicante with generally mild temperatures, described as a typical Mediterranean climate. It is an ideal location to plan outdoor activities or just for walking around and seeing the sights while in Spain. However, walking won't get you everywhere, so plan for a car hire Alicante to get around the different parts of the city.