Alicante is an ancient and historic city on Spain’s southeast coast. Its fabulous architecture includes the Explanada de Espana, a palm-lined promenade consisting of 6.5 million marble stones.
As well as its many museums and exhibits, Alicante boasts numerous festivals, most famously the Bonfires of Saint John, where bonfires are lit all through the city, while the locals compete in art, beauty pageants and parades.