Alicante Guide ENG-SPA 2017

amongst others. Lovers of skating and skateboarding will feel at home with a 750m 2 park of polished cement and half pipes located at the highest part of the hill where, at the same time, you can check out the wonderful views of Alicante city. If you want to enjoy the sun, sea and sand with the family you must visit Alicante’s beaches that count on a diverse range of sport and leisure installations: beach volley nets, mini football goals and, of course, spaces for water sports. San Juan beach has a bicycle lane enabling you to enjoy a ride along the seaside , and for the young ones the beaches of Postiguet, San Juan, Albufereta and Urbanova all have fun playgrounds on the sand to enjoy with slides, swings and play houses, so that their day at the beach is complete. What’s more there are restaurants and terraces available for refreshments. A visit to the theme parks on the Costa Blanca coast, from safaris, water parks and fun parks, is another way for both children and adults to enjoy their holidays.

A visit to the Hogueras Museum will tell you everything you need to know about this annual bonfire celebration, all in one space, from the past to the present. You can view collections of the “ninots indultats” – the figures that were saved from the fire – models of the bonfire sculptures, traditional outfits, etc. You can almost smell the gunpowder of the fireworks and feel the heat of the bonfires. If you want to visit more museums and cultural sites, don’t miss the Alicante Archaeological Museum (MARQ). It’s very informative and offers activities for young children throughout the year, also guided tours designed especially for them. Another place to visit with the family is Las Cigarreras , a very interesting exhibition space with ample gardens perfect for kids to play in. If you are feeling energetic and enjoy openair sports, on Monte Tossal young ones can enjoy a variety of different activities in one large area: basketball, football or athletics

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