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Visit | March 2011
This museum explains Alicante's most
celebrated fiesta, The Bonfires of Saint
John. Locals make handcrafted papiermâché
figures that are then burnt on
over 200 bonfires around town. Visit on
20-24 June and join in the fun!
Address: 29 Rambla de Mendez Nunez. | Tel: +34 965 146828
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Heaving with locals (always a good
sign), and serving homemade Spanish
fare, El Flamenco is situated on a pretty
pedestrianised street near the town
hall. A three-course meal is €10 (€12 at
weekends) and the seafood platter at €45
for two (including cava) is a knock-out.
Address: 14 Calle San Francisco. | Tel: +34 615 824428
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Read | November 2009
Voted European Museum of the Year in 2004, the Provincial Archaeology Museum of Alicante still manages to impress with a unique exhibition of the province's rich archaeological history.
Address: PLAZA DR GOMEZ ULLA. | Tel: +34 965 149 000
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Hotels | November 2009
Located within a pristine enclave along the coast, this hotel is a mere fi ve minutes from Alicante's city centre. More importantly, it has direct access to three quiet coves and is located only 300m from Albufereta beach.
Address: 6 SOL NACIENTE. | Tel: +34 965 155 979
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Bars | November 2009
This rooftop bar atop the city's only fi ve-star restaurant doesn't let the side down. Overlooked by the Castle of Santa Bárbara and steps away from the old town, it's the perfect place to drop in for a cocktail and perhaps enjoy the pool if the weather is warm enough.
Address: 7 CALLE RAFAEL ALTAMIRA. | Tel: +34 965 146 570
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Walk up Mount Benacantil, which overlooks the old town, and admire the avant-garde styling of la Ereta (pictured). Alternatively, just grab a taxi, and a table with a view at the park's stylish restaurant.
Address: CASTILLO DE SANTA BARBARA. | Tel: +34 965 143 250
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This award-winning sweet shop
specialises in the finest sweet turrón
made by nearby Jijona. Made with
honey, egg whites and no less than 64%
almonds, this regional rocket fuel is
nothing short of delicious. A must-visit
address for visitors with a sweet tooth.
Address: 17 CALLE LOPEZ TORREGROSA. | Tel: +34 965 214 441
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Bars | November 2009
Look hard enough out to sea from this
swish beach club and restaurant and
you'll see disgruntled holidaymakers on
Ibiza looking back and wondering why
they didn't choose Alicante for the party
season this summer.
Address: AVENIDA VILLAJOYOSA. | Tel: +34 965 265 728
