Spain, Costa Blanca August 2, 2019, by Maartje

Alicante Ocean View Apartments (+ the best of the authentic Spanish town of Alicante)

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Spain, Costa Blanca , August 2, 2019, by Maartje

Alicante Ocean View Apartments (+ the best of the authentic Spanish town of Alicante)

Anyone who will soon fly to the Spanish Costa Blanca, and we would like to do so, will either fly to Valencia or Alicante. And if you then you flight tickets Alicante in your pocket, be sure to save the following: people often make a day trip from Alicante, the first city, during their holiday, and most people skip the second, the authentic Alicante. Shame! Alicante is much nicer than you thought, more versatile and thanks to the many typical narrow Spanish streets, the old town is more authentic than most Spanish cities. So make it a stopover, you won't regret it, especially when you get to it Alicante Ocean View Apartments stays.

 

(Speaking of which: read here about the best of the Costa Blanca , here about the best part of Valencia)

Alicante Ocean View Apartment

Alicante Ocean View Apartment

If your stay in Alicante is part of a longer holiday, know that Alicante is an hour's drive from beautiful Benissa and Moiraira (a wonderfully fashionable 'bubble' in the Alicante region with quite a lot of Dutch people, expensive villas, beautiful beach bars, beautiful bays). is. Javea (or Xabia, that's the same) is half an hour further away. Mundane bubbles are wonderful for holidays, but is it authentic Spain? Meh. No, then Alicante . Especially the old part where, to be honest, we haven't been out because it's nice and bubbly. Didn't have to as we enjoyed it deliciously Apartment Casa Antonio stayed, part of Alicante Ocean View Apartments. Highly recommended.

Not only a beautiful location (hello real Spain, hello lovely beautiful streets, hello view), but also a completely super tastefully styled apartment.

Downstairs in the apartment you will find a double room with a bath en suite (yay!), one floor higher a beautiful double room with adjoining bathroom, and one floor higher a lovely kitchen with all the trimmings. Plus, literally the highlight: an adjacent roof terrace (including barbecue). Everything is tastefully decorated everywhere; we just packed it all into our suitcases. We didn't. No way. Oh, about that roof terrace: you will never want to leave it again: a view of the sea, the center, and the castle... Glass of cold wine in hand, we liked. Books? You do that here

But we are glad that we managed to get off that roof terrace with our asses. Alicante , Alicante , Alicante , you're so cute!

From Antonio House you walk along the winding snake through the small streets down to the center. Takes you, let's face it, about five minutes. Think busy squares full of tourists and restaurants, think streets full of tourists and restaurants, think of an old-fashioned boulevard full of stalls and stands and those luminous-things-in-the-air-throwing-men, clubs, bars, casinos, yachts, ice creams. HOLIDAY!

Do like most holidaymakers (you care) and don't leave the beach during the day (a perfect city beach!). Pressure: yes. Annoying: no. After all, we love the Mediterranean Sea, warm and calm. Nice sandy beaches, locals who set up entire buffets with folding tables and chairs. You're short of eyes, wonderful. No quiet, picturesque discovery spot or bays here, but in short, conviviality.

You go to Alicante and check in Casa Antonio by Ocean View Apartments, and if you want to go to the beach (of course you all want that) then Muchavista Beach is one of those beaches not to be missed. Then don't forget the Paella La Ponderosa!)

Also not to be missed (can't, shouldn't) is the Alicante market on Saturday. Here you can shop and stroll, but especially have lunch and drinks. Mark the agenda for Saturday, definitely.

And then the evening. To eat. Yes. Good to know: we had just washed the sand from our bodies, but the Spaniards like to eat out dressed up. that it is noted down. So if you feel like it in that heat, put on your pumps and glitter dress. You are never overdressed.

One of the nicest things, and better things, about Alicante Restaurant Steki. Contemporary looks, classic kitchen with a contemporary approach. Please note: you are inside. Or you have to be lucky and score one of the two bistro tables outside.

And definitely go to Aioli wine bar, order the wine of your preference (there is more than enough!), choose some things from the menu (plenty of choice there too) but - and yes, you have to - ask for Tomatoes with Oil and Salt. With capital letters yes. That is exactly what you get, tomatoes with oil and salt but so tasty. So you see: simplicity is beautiful. The simplest and tastiest thing you will eat in the city, I think.

Fortunately, Alicante is not Ibiza or Barcelona and that is completely fine. However, in the summer months, especially July and August, there is always a good beach party in San Juan. Feet in the sand, cerveza in hand, until the small hours. Vamos!

Home away from home for sale

Home away from home for sale

Little surprise here: Alicante is a wonderful city to live. Perfect with the airport nearby, the most beautiful beaches and bay and don't forget the interior, a maximum two-hour drive away and a pleasant city center. Did we already use the word 'authentic'? Here you go.

 

 

Moreover, the houses in Spain beckon. Here you can still buy a second home for a reasonable price. The owners of Ocean Views Apartment even have one for sale. Count your winnings... Here you will find it. If you go and watch it (do it!), you can immediately take a mini break with the above tips. Don't mention it.

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