Alicante - Spain

7-9 Nov 08

We went on another weekend trip this time to Alicante, located on the east coast of Spain. For the English, Spain is a destination to go soak up some sun and escape the gloomy English weather.
We visited the Castell de Santa Barbara, built in 400 BC, which is a fort located high on the hill which overlooks the bay and the provincial capital.
Iglesia de Santa María (Church of Santa María) is another site we visited, and the city's oldest church which was built around the 14th century.

The rest of the time was spent exploring the maze of small streets and the main Esplanade, which hosts a seaside market selling souvenirs and clothes.
Food in Spain was relatively cheap and grate value, and we enjoyed a lunch at a traditional Spanish restaurant. Between the both of us, we had a Paella, fish soup, fish, and a meat plate, and to wash it all down, some local Spanish wine.

We enjoyed our trip to Alicante after soaking up the sun and warmth, we were ready to return to the freezing windy conditions of London.