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About Alicante

The city of Alicante serves as the capital of the Spanish province of Alicante in the southern part of the Valencian Community. It carries a high degree of historical significance, due to its being a Mediterranean port for many centuries. One of the most quickly flourishing cities in Spain , Alicante 's economy is largely dependent on tourism.

Alicante features an international airport, and regular ferry routes which can be accessed from the city's wide harbor area. One of the most recognizable aspects of this city is the Castle of Santa Bárbara , which towers above the rest of Alicante . Alicante has been home to one of Europe 's largest film studios, Ciudad de la Luz Ciudad de la Luz, since 2005.

The Bonfires of Saint John, considered by far to be the most exiting festival of Alicante, takes place during the summer solstice, followed by seven nights of extravagant fireworks and pyrotechnic contests between various companies on the urban beach of Playa del Postiguet, which are held a week later after the festival. The city has a vibrant nightlife all round the year, and even the Playa de San Juan ( St. John's Beach ) becomes a party place during summer.

All in all, Alicante is one of Spain 's most remarkable cities, and a wonderful place to visit.

Alicante Airport

Location and Driving Direction

The airport is 7 miles south of Alicante and the Autovia Alicante-Murcia road connects upto the airport junction. The N340 road also links Alicante city to airport and when travelling from Benidorm take the Autopista A7 road to the airport.

Travelling to and from Airport

Bus : from the airport’s arrivals hall buses operate to central bus station every hour and other service operates to Benidorm and Murcia.

Airport Information Desk

The airport terminal has two information desk, the Aena desk located at the check-in area and another in the departura area, call (0)96 691 9100.

Alicante Airport Facilities

Currency Exchanger & ATMs : both the facilities are available in the terminal.

Food & Drinks : other than four resturants, eight cafes and bars fast food outlets and ice cream parlour are located in the Coasta Blanca Plaza.

Shopping : Coasta Blanca Plaza is the airport shopping and entertainment centre. The shops include music stores, confectionary shop, three duty free shops and mny various shopping outlets are available.

Left / Lost Luggage :the lost property office is located on the ground floor.

Other Facilities : the Valencia Tourism Agency has information desk in the lower floor, call (0)96 691 9367 for further information.

Post office is also in the airport.

24hours first aid and pharmacy is available.

Facilities for Disabled

The airport has lifts, ramps and wheelchair available on request prior to travel. Designated parking space is provided in the airport car park opposite the terminal building.

Address :
Alicante Airport
03071 Alicante,
Spain.
Ph : 96 691 9000 or 9100.
Visit : www.aena.es