Alicante
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Re: Alicante
Tapas with a nice glass of wine or two while watching the world go by.
Gambas a la plancha, albondigas, chorizo en vino tinto, pan con tomate, bocorrones
That's what we would do.
Gambas a la plancha, albondigas, chorizo en vino tinto, pan con tomate, bocorrones
That's what we would do.
Empty vessels .. and all that
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Re: Alicante
we were deeply impressed with Alicante - it came with an unfortunate reputation!
the beaches were a short stroll from the ship and were immaculate.
there's a tram which runs along the coast if you want to explore further.
We walked round the town (good shops) - and back through an open air market on the very shady tree lined esplanade (with very unusual paving stones)
the beaches were a short stroll from the ship and were immaculate.
there's a tram which runs along the coast if you want to explore further.
We walked round the town (good shops) - and back through an open air market on the very shady tree lined esplanade (with very unusual paving stones)
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Re: Alicante
and a castle which as you can see isn't far:
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Re: Alicante
I love Alicante, one of the better cruise ports. It has a lovely, shaded promenade with little stalls selling all manner of things, a nice shopping area and one or two lovely fountains. We tend to go for casual strolls around the town and find it very pleasant indeed just for taking it easy and relaxing. It was certainly not what I had come to expect.
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We too were pleasantly surprised with Alicante it wasn't at all what I was expecting.
Very nice to just wander around and take in the atmosphere.
Very nice to just wander around and take in the atmosphere.
Jo
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I agree with all that been said above. Not what I was expecting.
There is also the Volvo Ocean race museum near where you dock.
RB
There is also the Volvo Ocean race museum near where you dock.
RB
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Re: Alicante
That's all very helpful, thanks
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Re: Alicante
Alicante cruise terminal is not fit for purpose, but downtown Ali was most enjoyable
Halcyon days of yesteryear
Lubbooo all
The now travel weary Giant of Cerne Abbas
Halcyon days of yesteryear
Lubbooo all
The now travel weary Giant of Cerne Abbas
Gentle Giant of Cerne Abbas
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But that was before the war. It's really lovely and modern now.gfwgfw wrote:Alicante cruise terminal is not fit for purpose
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oldbluefox wrote:But that was before the war. It's really lovely and modern now.gfwgfw wrote:Alicante cruise terminal is not fit for purpose
Could well have confused it with Liverpool
With a nod and a wink
Gentle Giant of Cerne Abbas
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Re: Alicante
Was that before the Germans bombed it? There's not much difference gfw!!
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Re: Alicante
Alicante is great . It is also close to Benidorm which is going for an award . I can't remember what.
Alicante has the best of both Worlds .True cultural Spanish and tourist stuff.
Love the Prom
Alicante has the best of both Worlds .True cultural Spanish and tourist stuff.
Love the Prom
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Alicante also has a number of interesting Museums including their impressive Bullring Museum ...
http://www.alicanteturismo.com/the-bull ... m/?lang=en
http://www.alicanteturismo.com/the-bull ... m/?lang=en
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Re: Alicante
The castle in Alicante has a lift built into it deep underground for wheel chairs etc. It's worth using not just to save some effort but it's also straight out of a Bond 007 movie. Every exotic Bond baddy has one exactly the same with a large underground room and in the center is a huge shinny tube with a single glowing light on it.
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Re: Alicante
Forgot, Elche just down the road (a bit) is fantastic and called 'The City of Palms' and you'll think you are in North Africa.