What’s it like living in the city of Alicante? In this interview, Daniela tells us all about living in the city of Alicante. She covers the pros and cons of the city, talks about renting (and warns you about scams to watch out for), covers transport and gives you advice on meeting people in Alicante. […]
Alicante…and the importance of the scouting trip
Alicante…and the importance of the scouting trip When we did our scouting trip through Spain in early 2020, we looked at a lot of places as potential bases. At the time, Alicante was (in theory) at the top of our list. We were looking for: Alicante crossed off all the points on the list. It […]
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia?
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia? When we did our tour of Spain in search of a future base, two of the cities high on our list were Alicante and Valencia. What many people don’t realize is that the two cities are very, very different. Chances are, if Valencia appeals to you then you […]
Santa Bárbara Castle (Alicante)
Santa Bárbara Castle (Alicante) There is one attraction in Alicante that really stands out: that’s the Castillo de Santa Bárbara (ie. Santa Bárbara Castle). The castle was built by the Moors in the 9th century. Moorish rule in the region lasted 500 years until December 4 of 1248 when the Christians, led by Alfonso […]
