Alicante Guide ENG-SPA 2017

An emblematic route is that of Monte Benacantil, upon which sits Santa Barbara Castle. This hill offers great strategic value as it overlooks Alicante, its planes and the bay. At 166m above sea level, Monte Benacantil has a wide area of pine trees, parks, viewpoints and other charming corners whilst being able to enjoy the climate of the city . Alicante was protected by the Torres de la Huerta constructed during the XVI and XVII centuries in the fields of Alicante located north-east of the city. It was from these towers that sightings of pirates and looters were made known so as to warn the local people. Today, it is possible to visit twenty of these towers

on foot or by bicycle , and it’s an easy walk between the towers listed as being of important cultural interest . Near to the Cabo de las Huertas you will find one of the famous towers, the Torre Castillo de Ansaldo or Torre Mauro. If you go to this site you can also visit the coves and bays of the cape . Go around the coast and enjoy the sea breeze while you follow the walking routes and visit the hidden corners where you can relax and soak up the sun. For detailed information and maps for the different urban trails in Alicante please check the following link: www.alicante.es/es/ contenidos/red-senderos-urbanos

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