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Alicante Spain is popularized because of the tourism industry and it has many towns and cities which fall under the tourism umbrella. The Costa Blanca area has been the main reason for this booming tourism with many great cities such as Alicante city itself and Benidorm. However, Aspe town –which is inland – has also invited and influx of tourists despite its great difference with the other towns that lie along the Costa Blanca waters. This difference can be traced to the different surroundings that Aspe, a municipality of Alicante, offers its guests.

Aspe is very near Alicante province and although nearer to Alicante International Airport, the place can be accessed also through two other airports – the Murcia Airport in the south and the Valencia Airport in the north. Coming from Alicante, you will arrive in this town in less than an hour travel.

Aspe has never been urbanized like its neighboring coastline towns. The fishing village of Benidorm has lost its village façade and instead is a highly industrialized city, equated to Manhattan. The high rise hotels made a landmark to the distinguishing characteristic of the town. As with Aspe, the town has retained its serene surrounding and has maintained its agricultural classification. Despite the presence of tourists, Aspe remains to be the inland home of the old Spaniards.

Although there may be some hotels in Aspe, the number and structure of the hotels in Aspe is beyond compare to the hotels of Benidorm and Altea. If there is a kind of accommodation that can be better appreciated, it is in Aspe. These rooms are not hotel rooms – these are villas. Because there was no extensive property development, not too much hotels rose in the area; instead many single detached homes in the form of chalets are being offered for sale.

Aspe has been identified with grapes – the kind that everyone eats on New Year’s Day. If a guest comes to this place in the months of October to December, the bagged grapes in the widespread vineyards form a different kind of view. A great part of Aspe has been planted with grapes and thus the best wines come from this place. If hotels are to Benidorm, vineyards are to Aspe. This sets this town different from its highly urbanized neighbors.

Night life and frenzy discos are characteristics of Benidorm. This greatly contrasted Aspe’s quiet and tranquil surroundings. This is another reason for some guests’ choice of Aspe – the restful vacation that they can savor. And should a guest decide to go to the beach, it would be an easy travel to the “playas” of Benidorm, and even to a taste of Benidorm night life.

A common denominator among all the towns of Alicante is the celebration of the Moors and Christians festivals. Aspe holds this same feast – commemorating the resurrection of the Christians over the Arabs.

The difference of Aspe to the other towns is not really very much – just a choice between high tumult of activities contra a hushed days of retreat. And this characteristic of Aspe is now luring many Spaniards and Europeans to make the place their get-away destination and to some – their permanent residence.

Alcoy used to be a tranquil city in the south-eastern part of Spain. With the rising prominence of the festival each year depicting the battle between the Moors and the Christians, this Ciudad de Alcoy has taken its place on the world map as a recommended tourist destination. Alcoy is only about an hour drive from Alicante, where the International Airport is situated. This city can also be reached from the Murcia Airport and the Valencia Airport. So – this industrial place would be very accessible to any guest flying from anywhere around the globe.

Although Ciudad de Alcoy has been famous for one of the stages for the Moors versus Christian battles, there are still many other places that deserve a visit. Thus, it can be said that it is still worthwhile to go there even if it is not during the month of April.

Tourist attractions in Alcoy

•    Plaza de Espana – This is the center of Alcoy, which has classical buildings. Among the famous structures are Parish Church of Santa Maria and the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall).
•    Iglesia de Santa Maria – This is an 18th century church situated in the center of Alcoy, in the Plaza de Espana.
•    Iglesia de San Jorge   – This is a 20th century church which has been named after St. George, the patron saint of Alcoy. St. George, according to legends  came to the rescue of the Christians while in battle with the Moors.
•    Camilo Visedo Archeological Museum – This is a museum in Alcoy that exhibits Iberian, Roman and Moorish relics and artifacts.
•     Circulo Industrial – This is a modernista building that dates back in 1868 and has been famous for its ceramics and iron works. This is a cultural center for concerts and art exhibits.
•    Fiesta del Casal Sant Jordi Museum – This is a museum that displays different costumes and programmes used in in the different annual festivals of the Moors and Christians.
•    El Puente de Maria Cristina – This is one of the impressive bridges in Alcoy. It was built over the Barchell River in 1837.
•    The Canalejas Viaduct – This was built in 1907 and is 54 meters high.
•    La Fonta Roja – This is Alcoy’s natural park and is a typical type of Mediterranean forest.
•     Safari de Altana – This is a safari park situated a few kilometers from Alcoy.
•    The bridges of Sant Jordi, Bridge of Fernando and Viaduct of Canalejas are also attractions in Alcoy.
•    The Mediterranean coastline offers beautiful beaches and enjoyment of water sports like diving, canoeing and skiing.

With all these other beautiful spots in Alcoy, anybody who loves to see places will be fascinated with this beautiful city. Amenities in the place are ready – car rental and hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers. There is nothing lacking in this tourist destination.

There are lots of great things that the Costa Blanca is known for. The finest architecture in the Costa Blanca is one of them. As you take a glimpse at the beautiful buildings, you will also get to discover the creativity incorporated with them. All you have to do is figure out how you going to get here, and that’s the easy part. Just look on the Internet and you will find cheap hotels, cheap car hire Alicante, cheap hotels, and even cheap taxi fares from the airport. The Internet is actually full of deals, it’s up to you to spend a few minutes looking and checking out these deals, choosing the ones that you want.  Once you’ve done this, you can sit back and relax, and check out some of the wonderful buildings throughout the Costa Blanca.

Casino, Torrevieja
One of the excellent examples of Modernist architecture is the Casino in Torrevieja. It has a fantastic carved wooden ceiling, glowing mosaic tiling and horseshoe arches.
Catedral de Santa María, Murcia
This impressive cathedral has a lovely façade filled with flamboyance and ruddy bell tower.

Churrigueresque

The undulating façade and lovely decorative are evident in this building. It is overblown with Baroque architectural style.

Círculo Industrial, Alcoi (Alcoy)
The Modernista architectural style can be seen in Circulo Industrial. It was built in 1868 and the infrastructure is noteworthy with its flowing iron work and ceramics designed in perfect details. Exhibitions and occasional concerts are held in this exquisitely created building.

Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari, Alicante (Alacant)
This church has the most striking feature with its graceful cupola that is about 50m high. This was dedicated to the patron saint of the city.

Ex-colegiata de San Patricio, Lorca
This beautiful church is a reminder of the victories against the Arabs that commemorated on the feast day of San Patricio in 1452. The comprehensive Baroque repair began in the 18th century.

Gran Hotel, Cartagena
This hotel is the most emblematic building in the whole of Cartagena that was built in Modernista architectural style. The windows and archway were surrounded with descending stone garlands. Unfortunately, this is no longer a hotel but its excellent exteriors are still admirable to visitors.

The architecture in the Costa Blanca is no doubt the greatest tourist attraction. Your family will admire the wonderful architectural styles that can be seen in these buildings in great details. You can take pictures of these buildings for you to be able to remember the creativity of the Costa Blanca locals.