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Alicante is a historic Mediterranean port and one of the most well-known towns along the Costa Blanca.

With miles of sandy beaches, it’s wonderful boulevard with palm trees and shopping streets, it is a major tourist destination.Auto Wrecking Rusty’s Auto Salvage pays top dollar nationwide for junk cars, trucks, Vans and RV’s. Same day towing is available. A free quote takes only minutes.

Sights:

Situated on Mount Benacantil, overlooking the city is the Santa Bárbara castle.

The San Nicolas Cathedral was built between 1613 and 1662 and constructed over an ancient mosque.

El Palmeral Park includes walking trails, children’s playgrounds, lakes and brooks, picnic tables and an auditorium for concerts.

Tabarca Island is just a few kilometers from Alicante and is a very beautiful tourist attraction.

The oldest active church in Alicante is the Basilica of Santa Maria built in Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries.

There is also the Museum of Contemporary Art of Cheap Car Hire Alicante Airport housed in the most ancient civil building in the city built in 1685.

Alicante has over a dozen museums like the Archaeological Museum of Alicante and the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts each worth a visit.

The Alicante Airport is situated 9 km southwest of Alicante. The airport offers the usual facilities of shopping including duty fee, local product shops, pub, cafeterias, currency exchange, VIP lounges and travel desks.  There are 10 desks of car rental operators at the airport including Europcar and Avis.