10 wonders of the state of Alicante to visit this December bridge

altea

altea We can say without hesitation that he is one of them. The main jewels of the province of Alicante. Its whitewashed buildings dazzle in the sunlight. Mediterrenianrestaurants serving traditional food both from outside and from the region, relaxed and cheerful atmosphere Making every walk a pleasure are some of the strengths of a small town as cute as it is.

Although it’s already a tricky idea Altea is one of them. most charming towns from the countrywe couldn’t ignore this in our ranking wonders What Alicante has to offer.

Guadalest

contained in Marina BaixaSurrounded by a valley crossed by a river of the same name as the town, is the beautiful town of Guadalest. UNESCO World Heritage.

Among its features, The castle also stands out (from which one of the inhabitants’ names derives, “castelludos/as”) and great historical baggage, because it is a population that has already existed since the Arab occupation of the peninsula.

Macanes Tower

Another town to highlight if we want to make a faithful itinerary of the most magical places in the state, and on its own, Torremanzanas or in Valencian, Macanes Tower. A small and cozy town hidden under thick pine trees that encourage you to lose yourself among the mountain slopes and enjoy the fresh air in the middle of nature.

Especially in autumn, when the cold starts and the leaves fall, this town gains some of its charmin addition to the snowfall in winter, painting it white and enjoying the always peaceful rural atmosphere of the inland towns. Meeting and resting place.

Priest’s Garden in Elche

another little wonders It is famous that hides our city priest’s garden found Elche. Although this town has many outstanding heritage sites and a wide range of culture and entertainment, we invite you to take a walk in the small but charming Elche park.

Inside you can find exotic animals such as the occasional peacock with their magnificent feather tails, as well as the lush vegetation that covers both the wooden bridge and the pond as far as the eye can see. symbolic imperial Palm, World Heritage.

Santa Cruz neighborhood in Alicante

Who wouldn’t get lost in the dreamy streets of the world? Santa Cruz neighborhoodHe certainly doesn’t know Alicante. hidden at your feet Santa Barbara Castle, It’s the Santa Cruz neighborhood, as if it were a small village. As in Paseo de la Vila and the occasional fishing village, houses colorfully fill the narrow streets of the neighborhood, each painted in bright and different colours.

A neighborhood where magic and intimacy take over with small touches artistic examples such as poems and a bohemian atmosphere. Any photography enthusiast can go crazy with the play of light and color this little corner of the capital offers. Perfect for a two-way walk with a desire to get lost and enjoy the journey.

Guardamar Hills

A small piece of desert in the state. The Guardamar dunes are one of the natural wonders in the southern part of the Community with a long history behind it. sand dunes They existed already in the 18th century.

The area has undergone a series of changes at the hands of the inhabitants of the town. To stop the advance of the dunes that currently threaten the north of the region Bay and part of the orchard was repopulated with pine trees at the beginning of the last century to settle the soil and stop the sand from spreading towards the population. This small microenvironment one of the most stunning places and is one of the important stops in the province.

Tabarca Island

The sun, the sea and the wind rising with a gentle breeze from all directions… Tabarca is a small, elongated island, somewhat flat and pointed, like a compass on the open sea. Alicante they will disappear and thus find the essence of our region.

A heavenly foam of gastronomy, calmness and natural beauty; the contrast between privacy and seclusion as a temperament, novelty and tradition as a rule; good taste as a habit. Just a drop of essence from Alicante Mediterrenian.

Ifach Rock

Legends say that the rock was born from the battle between a good genius and an evil one, and when the evil one fled into the sea, it turned to stone, thus leading to the birth of Peñón de Ifach. It is a small rock with a size of 45 hectares and a height of 332 meters right in front of it. calf. It has now reopened to the public and you can access the well-prepared space for what it is. very nice walking trail.

Fonts de l’Algar

Les Fonts de l’AlgarIt is located just 15 km from Benidorm and 3 km from the city centre. Callosa d’en Sarriatowards ball, to create nature point It has a high degree of conservation of ecological wealth and is also equipped with tourism services and environmental education.

The visit consists of a 1.5km tour along the Algar river (“cave” in Arabic) to see the view resulting from the karst modeling of the limestone rock: magnificent waterfalls; many springs springing from the rock; “toll booths” (water pools) where you can take refreshing baths in pure and crystalline waters, formerly considered a “health source”; the old dam, the imposing canal and the hundred-year-old ditches still in use today.

Calahorra Tower

this Calahorra Tower (Torre de la Calaforra, in Valencian language) is an Islamic-origin fortress designed as a watchtower on the site where it stood as part of the Andalusian-era defensive wall. Elche. Its colorful interior offers its visitors both a mosaic of colors and an important representation. Arabian trail in Elche. Another of the hidden wonders inside the city of Elche.