| 10) The Caves of Canalobre... | | | | Alicante has its own museum dedicated to the |
| This has to be one of Spain's most impressive | | | | iconic sport of bullfighting. Learn all about its |
| cave systems. Canalobre is about 24 kilometers | | | | history and traditions at the Plaza de Toros |
| outside the city and offers stunning views of | | | | Museum. In Spain, bullfighters are revered in the |
| Alicante from the top of Cabezon de Oro. Make | | | | same way as Hollywood celebrities so make sure |
| sure you watch the sunset from the cliff-tops! | | | | you pay homage! |
| 9) The Marina... | | | | 5) Paintballing... |
| At the marina you can sample every culinary | | | | This may not be in everyone's itinerary but this |
| delight from fish caught freshly from the | | | | could be the ideal cure for a sangria-fuelled |
| Mediterranean to steaming bowls of paella. Walk | | | | hangover. Alicante boasts one of the largest |
| around or simply watch the world go by with a | | | | paintball arenas in the Valencia region. |
| glass of wine. Do make sure you have an | | | | 4) Go Dinghy Sailing... |
| afternoon snack because most Spanish | | | | This exciting activity can be a fantastic way to |
| restaurants don't open until after 9pm. | | | | meet people and you can top up your tan at the |
| Alicante Car Hire | | | | same time. What more could you ask for! |
| 8) Santa Faz Pilgrimage... | | | | 3) Dive into Europe's biggest waterpark... |
| Spain's second largest pilgrimage attracts roughly | | | | Roll around the Rapids and brave the Black Hole - |
| 200,000 people every year. An early morning | | | | some of the most thrilling water rides in Europe. |
| crowd often gathers for an 8km walk from the | | | | Aqualandia is a mere 30 minutes drive, north of |
| city centre of Alicante to the Monastery of the | | | | Alicante, and makes for a fabulous day out for all |
| Holy Face. | | | | the family. |
| 7) Kite sandboard on Alicante beach... | | | | 2) Explore Vergel Safari Park... |
| Kite sandboarding is the latest craze to sweep the | | | | Vergel Safari Park near Alicante features lions, |
| Spanish beach resorts. On a kite sandboard you | | | | tigers, leopards and zebras to name but a few. |
| can blast along the sand at speeds of up to 40 | | | | Make sure you bring your binoculars for a wild |
| mph! Thrill seekers can try it in Alicante at | | | | safari adventure! |
| 6) Say Ole to a bullfight... | | | | 1) Sail to the magical Island of Tabarca... |