Alicante a seaside resort on the eastern coast of Spain, part of Valencia's Costa Blanca. Starting as a small fishing village, now a hugely popular Mediterranean holiday destination boiling over with incredible nightlife. Sitting atop Mount Benacantil, the Castle of Santa Barbara,stands like a protector to Alicante. The city that thrives below it is also the capital of Alicante Province. Because of its enticements and charms, the city has moved many writers & poets to immortalise it. Two large beaches, Playa Levante and Playa Poniente, backed by a lovely palm lined promenade, with bars and rows of skyscrapers.