Alicante, the province on the Mediterranean coast of Spain is a very attractive place for tourists from different ages and interests. It is not only in the unique climate of this region, but also in numerous entertainment that is rich in this place. If you like the warm sea with a wide beach stripe and a good approach, then Alicante is the place that meets all these criteria. Many Alicante Beaches have blue flags, and the absence in the region of any hazardous industries supports the environmental situation in the resort at the best level. Of course, it is better not to rest in the city itself, but in the suburbs or in neighboring towns, but in Alicante come for a walk through a wonderful embankment or shopping.
The symbol of the city is the fortress of Santa Barbara, located on the top of the mountain. Rising there, you will see all the neighborhood of the city, even distant mountains and lakes.
Perhaps, from the historical and cultural point of view, Alicante is not the most outstanding place, but this deficiency with interest compensates for the atmosphere of hospitality and goodwill. For children, such a number of parks, zoos, water parks have been created here, that not everyone has enough time to visit even half of them.
There are often various holidays and fun events in the city, there is a lot of discos, so even if you arrived alone, then you are hardly bored.
The biggest problem is the lack of a sufficient number of flights from Russia in Alicante. Flight tickets are very expensive, and the bulk of Ruce tourists flies with docks or in Germany (Airberlin), or in Madrid (Iberia). The same who lives in St. Petersburg, have to fly from Helsinki. Regular direct flights are carried out by Vueling and S7. As for the safety of the resort, then as everywhere it is necessary to respect elementary precautions - do not leave things on the beach, not to carry a passport with you and so on.
Alicante is a very good choice for the elderly, and for families with young children. You do not have to climb the steps to the mountain under the groaning rays of the sun or descend from the high cliff to the beach - here is the plain landscape.
In addition, if suddenly you happen to seek medical care, then Russian-speaking staff works in many hospitals. Also in the city there are language schools where you can start learning Spanish.
I think that in Alicante is observed by a reasonable ballance between the beach and cognitive holiday, which will suit the majority of people.