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