About ALICANTE, Tourist Spot
Alicante's oldest church, St Mary's, is a gothic 14th century masterpiece built over the ruins of a Moorish mosque. Alicante's 18th century palatial homes are dotted around the city. The Berenguer de Marquina and Maisonnave, along Calle de Labradores, are great displays of the old wealth and nobility. If you're eager to see more of Alicante's past, why not take in ruins of St Ferdinand Castle, Concathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, and the bullring, which is one of Spain's oldest still in use.
The harbour is a pleasant stroll along walkways, past relaxing cafes. From here, a ferry departs for day trips to the island of Tabarca, which was once a refuge for pirates, an 18th century fortified town and settling ground for Italian fishermen! The beaches around Alicante are a major attraction, The best beach in the area being San Juan just 10-minutes from Alicante's centre.
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