Alicante Regional Cuisine:
Alicante regional cuisine is as varied as that of most Spanish regions, but it is a rice-growing land, and its paellas and other forms of rice are its most representative dishes. The best known of all is the paella mixta, rice cooked with both seafood and chicken or rabbit, scented and coloured with saffron. In terms of wine, Valencia has three denominaciones de origen - Alicante, Utiel-Requena in the west of the province of Valencia, and Valencia, a scattered and varied area.
Alicante Region:
The cities of Valencia and Alicante are the region's biggest draws, but it has countless attractive towns and villages. The Roman remains of Sagunto are worth going out of your way to see, as is the town of Elche with it's world famous palm gardens. Alicante has many different facets to offers it's guests.
Terra Mitica
The theme park Terra Mitica, situated in the town of Benidorm in Alicante, offers the visitor a magical trip through the cultures of the Mediterranean. The park is divided into five areas, inspired by the five civilisations of the Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Islands. A stroll through the port of Alexandria in the era of Cleopatra or a visit to the Olympic Games are some of the options that the different thematic areas offer, finding spectacular attractions like "The Rescue of Ulysses"or the gigantic rollercoaster "Magnus Colossus" along the way. Within the park there is a rich selection of cafeterias, bars and restaurants with a great diversity of cuisines.
Terra Natura
Fire is the main feature of the beginning of your journey. Rivers of lava flow down through exotic gardens creating a grand concourse taking you into the park where adventure awaits. Welcome to Pangea, where your senses will be put to the test. America will envelop you in its aura of magic. Every corner of this continent, every vivid experience is full of intsense contrasts and strikingly different landscapes ranging from dense virgin jungle, to majestic Mayan ruins. The native dwellers will make you feel part of their customs, traditions and rituals. As you enter Asia, the forest opens up on the way to a logging camp transporting you to a hidden and exotic corner of the world.
Mundomar
Mundomar, on the northern outskirts of Benidorm is only thirty minutes by car from Moraira and forty-five minutes from Javea. The Mundomar Marine and Exotic Animal Park has many excellent attractions including one of the best dolphinariums in Europe. Mundomar makes a great day out for the whole family.
Castell de Santa Barbara
The impressive castle that towers over Alicante was originally built by the Carthaginians in 400BC and later used by the Romans and Moors. The fortress is massive, encompassing moats, drawbridges, tunnels, cisterns and dungeons, not to mention a stately tower and keep. From the top of the castle there is a wonderful view of the bay and city. The castle can be accessed in an elevator from the Explanada d'Espanya.
Alicante Region Golf Courses:
Bonalba Golf Club, Mutxamel
Alicante Golf Club, San Juan Beach
Alicante Alenda Golf Club, Monforte del Cid
El Saler Golf Club, El Saler
Bosque Golf and Country Club, Chiva
Mediterraneo Golf Club, Borriol
Escorpion Golf Club, Betera
Oliva Nova Golf Club, Oliva
El Plantio Golf Club, Elche