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Most of our visits to Alicante begin in the train terminal, which is a busy hub for eastern Spain
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AVE high speed train at the terminal
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And there are some creature comforts to be found in the station
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The Provincial Palace is a mainstay of Ave. de Estacion
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Stopped for drinks on our very first visit to Alicante
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Luceros - hub of the city center and gateway to the tram lines (directly below)
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The Mercado is large and busy
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Narrow streets mark the oldest parts of the city
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ROCK
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There's the Castle up there
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Loving our first visit, and about to see the highlight: Castle Santa Barbara
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You enter at street level, directly across from (gorgeous) Postiguet Beach
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A loooong tunnel leads under the mountain to an elevator that takes you up to the top
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You enter into the hallways of the Castle
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It's a gorgeous place, full of history
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And come out to an AMAZING view!
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Alicante Harbor, looking back towards Elche
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Lots of ancient works are visible
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There are some cool lookout posts
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The final tower, with a great view over the city
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Look at that gorgeous view of the Mediterranean
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Ended our first visit with dinner at Lizarron, where warm tapas are brought around for you to choose
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Mmmmm...cheesy
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We were a little hooked on the place for a minute
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The tram system is super useful and runs all the way up the coast to Denia
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The modern mall, home to lots of restaurants and a great cinema
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The tram following the coast through the city
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Late season beach day at San Juan Playa
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Miles and miles of beautiful uncrowded beaches, all served by the tram
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Having a lovely day!
