This is Alicante
We’re Iain and Anabel, based in the heart of Alicante. We share useful local information, places we genuinely enjoy and the events worth knowing about.
We created a self-guided audio tour of Alicante. Click on the tour poster to find out about the tour in English or click HERE for the Spanish version.
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The Santa Bárbara Castle lift is one of the easiest ways to reach Alicante’s famous hilltop fortress, but finding its entrance is not quite as obvious as you might...
By Anabel Mateos Living in Alicante Spain means discovering a city that is considerably more complicated — and more interesting — than the familiar Costa Blanca shorthand...
Written by Anabel Mateos When friends ask me what surprised me most about living in Alicante Spain, they usually expect me to say the sunshine, the beaches or...
Written by Anabel Mateos Living in Alicante Spain is often associated with sunshine, beaches and outdoor cafés, but for many residents the real heart of the city can be...
Alicante property prices have risen sharply in recent years. Discover why many homeowners are surprised by today’s values and how to get an informal Alicante property...
By Anabel Mateos Is Alicante a walkable city? Yes — but what’s more interesting is how quickly walking just becomes part of your everyday life here. It’s not something...
By Anabel Mateos Living in Alicante Spain means the sea is never far away—and more importantly, it’s never just for special occasions. It becomes part of everyday life...
By Anabel Mateos When people talk about living in Alicante Spain, the weather is usually one of the first things they mention. And for good reason. The climate here...
By Anabel Mateos Living in Alicante Spain is not just about sunshine or beaches. What makes the city special is the rhythm of everyday life. The plazas, promenades and...