Alicante, Spain - Beachside

A Mediterranean sunrise.



Alicante at dawn is sleepy and quiet in contrast to the night scenes in the streets and squares.



A few dedicated souls workout on the beach exercise park in the early morning.



The crowds congregate as the temperature rises and



soon a spare patch of sand is hard to find.



But as the day cools down, the crowds leave and the beach becomes the ideal place to play.

Alicante, Spain - Portside

The beautiful port of Alicante makes the ideal backdrop for that special occasion photo.



The marina rivals the best in the world.



So get on the water for a different view of the city



or sail to Tabarca Island with your friends and family


and jump overboard with a snorkle and mask.



A Sangria is never far away.

A crochet bucket-style hat protects you from the bright glare of sun, sand and sea. I wish my baby grand daughter would wear her hats...she hates the glare but rips off her hat in an instant.

Alicante, Spain - Streets and Squares

Narrow streets with rugged vistas are fun to explore.



Mild, balmy evenings find many people outdoors. The streets at night are alive with the young and old and every age in between. Some are taking a stroll before going home to dine, others are comparing menus from the myriad restaurants along the promenade and in the squares.



The street scene is a treat. As we passed the big old church on our way to dine, we cheered the happy couple as they huddled together for a photo shoot.



We always opted for eating under the stars. My favorite Spanish dishes are paella, white tuna, grilled sepia, baked bacalao and the simple ensalada mixta. White Tuna is a local Alicante fish that is not on the menu but may be available as the catch of the day. It is the best fish I have ever tasted.

Alicante, Spain - Mercado Central

Mercado Central, now on Alicante's heritage list, has been the centerpiece of commercial activities since the very early days of the city. Fresh produce from the land and sea is available daily (except Sunday, when this picture was taken).

Alicante, Spain

Alicante is a Mediterranean port city with a beautiful climate and a magnificent beach. It took 24 hours to get to Spain from Brisbane, Australia; we flew Singapore Airlines to Barcelona, stopping in Singapore (3 hours) and Milan (1 hour). After two days in Barcelona we took a 5.5 hour train ride to Alicante. Many sections of the railroad follow the sparkling Mediterranean Sea very closely.


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