Port of Alicante

When the Port of Alicante was usurped by Valencia as a hub for seafaring trade, instead of laying down its cards in defeat, the harbor drew a fresh hand as bustling cruise terminal with commercial interests. The Port of Alicante boasts a scenic waterfront along the Mediterranean coast, the seaside promenade of Explanada de Espana bursting at the seams with fine restaurants, a scintillating nightlife and fashionable bars open till dawn. Just next door, El Postiguet Beach is a sun-kissed stretch of sand speckled with a colorful medley of loungers, cabanas and parasols. The old town of Alicante lies within walking distance of the port gates, where the Castle of Santa Barbara looms around every corner above the roofs of the historic city center. The Port of Alicante also hosts a star-studded schedule of events like the Alicante Spring Festival, while attractions like the Casino Mediterráneo and Museu Volvo Ocean Race are close at hand. A bucolic scene of bobbing sailboats and elegant yachts over vivid blue water stretches as far as the eyes can see at the Port of Alicante.