THE SANTA MARIA BASILICA: This is the oldest church in the city, dating back to the 14^th century. Has a non-cruciform nave with side chapels between the buttresses.

Its baroque façade is crowned by two asymmetrical towers-one built in the 14^th century and the other in the 18th century. Inside it boasts an 18^th century rococo main altar and the Bautismo, Immaculada and Communion chapels.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL BUILDING: The building houses the Provincial Council of Alicante. Projected by architect Juan Vidal Ramos in 1928 it was inaugurated three years later. He chose to design a generic palace of Italian influence, filtered by the baroque influence of the Bourbon palace in Madrid.

LAS CIGARRERAS CULTURAL CENTRE: The popular tobacco factory was established at the beginning of the 19^th century and is an outstanding example of the area’s architectural urban heritage. As a prime source of employment for thousands of workers over two centuries, it forms part of the collective memory for several generations of Alicante citizens. When tobacco production was transferred to the surrounding suburbs, the old factory was taken over by the town council.

The restoration project for three of the factory ware houses, where Las Cigarreras Cultural Centre is currently housed, has transformed this place into a prominent Spanish cultural venue.

SAINT AUGUSTINE CANONICAL NUNS CONVENT: A rectangular floors building of great dimensions. The decoration, vegetal elementals and rococo design stone chipping is centred by the two shields without a coat of-arm over the vertical axis and in the sides where the union between the portico and the wall is fulfilled. The main doorway is in the southern façade, on the Nuns Street. The building is ended up with a powerful cornice. Over the top of it a double ribs dome stands rising over an octagonal shaped tambour.

CASTLE OF SAN FERNANDO: Was built, in the context of the War of Independence (Napoleonic war), in the side of Tossal Hill overlooking the city. Its layout is irregular due to adaptation to the hill’s topography. The Castle’s main doorway is made up by two pylons crowned by lions carved in stone, possibly not corresponding to the original works.

When we talk about this city we essentially refer to two things: salt and sea. Firstly salt, because it is the real origin of this town.

• The Torrevieja coast is very long, covering a total of 14Km of coastline, along which there are numerous beaches and coves where you can cool down and relax.
• Torrevieja´s climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year makes it a popular all year destination.
• Rice is a strong component of our gastronomy. The most important rice dish in Torrevieja is the “arroz caldero” made with stock from rock fish. Torrevieja also has a great variety of small, traditional trades.
• Its salt flats with 2 lagoons surrounding it are famous for being the home of some 250 different bird species. These lagoons have been designated as national parks and offer beautiful views including flamingos.
• Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca in Spain features one of Spain’s best yacht clubs with berths for 1,500 boats. During Roman times Torrevieja used to be known for its outstanding port and the remains can still be seen at the tower of La Mata.
• A wide variety of different sports are available in Torrevieja, flying club, athletics track covered tennis courts, sauna and many more. Authentic sporting complex with a national and internationals outlook. It comprises of an area of more than 300.000 square meters dedicated exclusively to sport.
• Torrevieja offers an extensive and varied cultural agenda and the International Auditorium and Conservatory of Music. Witch is considered the most important infrastructure in the city.
• Museums in Torrevieja are necessarily related to the sea and the salt. These are the primary resources that originated Torrevieja. One of the most visited museums is the Submarine S61 Dolphin.
• One of the city’s most important cultural events is the International Habanera and Polyphony Contest. It is an International event where you will be able to enjoy songs which originated from the crossings made by the Torrevieja sailors to the Caribbean.
• There are also many local fiestas going on throughout the year:

1. The three wise men the 6th of January.
2. Carnival in February.
3. Holy week processions during Easter in April.
4. San Juan and Virgen del Rocío in June.
5. Virgen de Carmen in July.
6. San Emigdio and San Roque in August.
7. Virgen del Rosario in October.
8. Election of the Queen of salt in November.
9. Immaculate Concepcion in December.

Altea, on the Costa Blanca in Spain is, without any doubt, one of the most delightful towns on the coastal region of Alicante.  If you have the opportunity to travel to Altea, take note of the following information about it:

• Altea has a beautiful old town with cobbled streets leading up to the blue and white domed church.
• From the top of the hill you will be able to enjoy one of the most magnificent views on the Costa Blanca towards the bay and the mountains.
• The Palau Altea Centre d’Arts provides a vast variety of entertainment and cultural activities for both residents and visitors.
• The beautiful seafront esplanade is the place for all day walks and sipping a drink while letting the world go by.
• Throughout the town there are many excellent restaurant to enjoy at quite reasonable prices serving typical Valencia dishes like the Paella, snails with onion fish stew, sea-urchins and of course the more international cuisine.
• There are some museums too:  Museum Navarro Ramon and the Casa de Cultura in addition to Altea´s new Palau de las Artes. The “Casal Fester” in the museum shows the history of the moors and Christians.
• Really close to Altea downtown you will find the Sierra Bernia. That’s a good place for walkers and climbers with its mountain range. 
• We also suggest you take the train service from Altea  to other coastal towns like Alicante, Benidorm and Denia.  You can enjoy a beautiful trip by train  going across Alicante coastline.
• For family fun, you can visit the Terra Mitica Park just outside Benidorm (Spain’s largest theme park) or, exclusiverly during summer season, the Aqualandia and the marine and birdlife park Mundomar.
• The weather offers the possibility to practice all kinds of water sports, 365 days a year. The offer is completed with the Don Cayo Golf Club, Palace of Sports with the Olympic pool, two grass football fields or hiking to the delight of sports lovers.  In fact, really close to Altea downtown, you will find the magnificent Sierra de Bernia. That’s a good place for walkers and climbers with its mountain range.
• A visit to Altea during the high season is highly recommended because of its local festivities:  Feast of San Antonio which takes places from June 11th-13th at Cap Blanch; one of the most important events all around Alicante is San Juan Fiesta, which takes place on the 24th of June at El Fornet;   San Pedro and la Virgen Del Carmen Festivity in July; Feast of San Jaime at Cap Blanch; Feast of Santa Anna in July in Altea la Vella (2km from Altea) or San Lorenzo from August 1st-15th at Castell de l’Olla.  Don’t miss the magic Castell de L’Olla night where takes place an important fireworks show that use to combine music and fireworks.