Alicante is a city in southern Spain with more than 300,000 inhabitants. It is part of the Comunidad Valenciana. It is an important tourist destination operating all year round and the heart of tourist life of the city is represented by Esplanada de España, a promenade that goes from the castle to the port.
The city of Alicante is served by the airport of Alicante-Elche (ALC). If, in addition to the city, you want to visit the surrounding areas it is advisable to think about booking a rental car. On Rent.it you will find a number of great deals for your car and you can easily book the vehicle of your choice. On collecting the vehicle at one of the suppliers located in the airport you will have to present, further to the booking voucher, an original and valid driver's license and a valid credit card. All documents must state the name of the main driver of the car. The car will then have to be returned at the same office of collection.
There are many monuments that you can visit in Alicante. Being a bishopric, the city is home to 36 churches, among which worth visiting are the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the Church of Santa Maria. But the main monument in town is the Castillo de Santa Barbara, located on Mount Benacantil. Besides the already mentioned Explanada you can visit the Parque El Palmeral. At a short distance from Alicante lies the largest inhabited island of the Comunidad Valenciana, Tabarca Island or New Tabarca.