Located on Spain's Costa Blanca is the city and port of Alicante. The city is in the southeast of the country, and is one of the ten largest areas of Spain. It is well known for its tourism, with many people flocking to the area to experience the wonderful beaches along the Costa Blanca, and visitors to Alicante will certainly find that if they want to kick back and unwind on the sand, or have a dip in the sea, they have found the right city,
Hiring a car from Alicante also means that you can explore the wider area of Costa Blanca, making your way out to some of the more secluded beaches.
Car hire in Alicante is quick and easy, and means that travelling around the city and the port is made easier than relying on public transport. In the city itself, the highlights of Alicante include the Castle of Santa Barbara on Mount Benacantil, just a short drive from the city centre as well as the Basilica of Santa Maria, which is an old Gothic basilica.
Those who want to learn more about the history of Alicante should start with the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, which contains some artefacts dating back nearly 100,000 years.
