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A FOR ALICANTE!
*This article contains affiliate linksNEXT DESTINATION: ALICANTE!
This past week we have spent our time in the sunny city of Alicante here in the Mediterranean coast of Spain. We booked a lovely (and super small) home from Airbnb and we loved it. It was right in middle of the perfectly interesting old town. We didn’t have a terrace as such, but we were able to put chairs and a table outside our door and enjoy the sunny mornings there. Our small home street was quiet and peaceful, so it was basically like having a private terrace anyway, just a bit longer one!
While we stayed here, we thought that this apartment wasn’t as good as the one that we had in Valencia for the previous week, but now that I think about it, I think this had more character after all. Read about our week in Valencia here!
Compared to Valencia, the city of Alicante is a lot more touristic and especially the Scandinavians and Brits have found this place very well. Alicante is filled with history and culture and Mediterranean lifestyle, but I did find Valencia to be a better fit for me.Alicante does have fantastic restaurants and bars all around, some more local and others more touristic. The most magnificent tourist attraction is the Castle of Santa Barbara on top of the big hill in the middle of the old town. The best way to explore the hill and the Castle is to simply walk up and enjoy the views on the way. We did this as a great morning exercise two times!
The most easiest beach to access from the center and the old town is Playa del Postiguet and it’s a lovely beach with great swimming conditions and cafes around. It’s right next to the old town and the marina area and it’s very popular. If you wish to find an even bigger beach a little bit further, you can also check out the San Juan beach. For comparison, neither of these were as good as the wide beach of La Malvarrosa in Valencia though.
This week in Alicante has been fantastic and full of activities and sunshine. We had nice walks around the beach, the old town and the harbour and enjoyed delicious food and drinks. This city is beautiful, warm, easy and perfect for a nice vacation in every way, but if you wish to find more local vibes, I recommend Valencia. Even better if you visit both!
Check here for the best activities, tickets and guided tours in Alicante:
Right now I am relaxing on our bed in our hostel room in Barcelona, belly full of tasty breakfast. We arrived here yesterday from Alicante. We are feeling a bit tired from all the travelling and exploring, but that will not slow us down as we are in one of the most amazing cities in Europe!Stay tuned, next up adventures in Barcelona!
<3: Tiina Johanna
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VIVA VALENCIA!
*This article contains affiliate linksGreetings from the sunshine!
Last sunday we finally arrived in Spain and firstly to Valencia, which was a perfect choice for a great city break in the sun. The weather has been fantastic and the people here are so kind and lovely. Right now I am enjoying the hot 30 degree weather by the beach and sipping my cold mango frappe, soon I will have to go for a refreshing swim in the ocean! Are you planning a holiday in the sun during the winter months? Check out the perfect weather guide for Spain for your upcoming beach vacation.
We have been spending a lot of time on the beach chilling and enjoying the weather. This city is also great for walking around, sightseeing and for example riding the bike everywhere. Our lovely AirBnb home is located right next to the beach area in the old fisherman’s area called El Cabanyal. All the buildings are so versatile, beautiful, historic and soulful in this neighbourhood. If you like historic places, you should definitely also explore the historical city centre of Valencia, called El Carmen. It is so beautiful with it’s wonderful architechture and sights!
We have enjoyed many meals out in different restaurants and our stomachs are already so full of great tapas and wine. The famous spanish dish paella is originally from Valencia, so this is the best place to eat paella! Everything is very cheap here, because Valencia is not quite as touristic as for example Barcelona. You should always go where the locals go for food though, because they know the best places and otherwise you might end up in a more expensive tourist trap. If you stay at a rental home like us, it’s also a great option to cook at home once in a while, because the food and wine is very cheap in the markets and shops as well.
I really recommend Valencia for everyone. It is a warm, beautiful and historic city with lots to see and to do. There are modern and old city vibes and wonderful beaches, delicious food and cheap prizes.Check out the best local activities and guided tours for Valencia region here:
<3: Tiina Johanna
