Gourmets shouldn’t limit themselves to restaurants and sidewalk cafes, they are sure to enjoy the central market, Mercado Central . This market is set in an incredibly charming historic building with richly decorated walls that hide not only shopping stalls, but also a very cute cafe. They offer visitors the most popular Spanish treats, tapas. Snack options are countless. Sitting at a small counter you can taste delicious seafood, delicacies and very unusual vegetable dishes. If modest servings of tapas won’t seem enough, take a stroll through the market and pay attention to cheeses and sausages. Local salesmen will generously invite you to taste their products.
Ayuntamiento de Alicante is one of the most interesting architectural attractions. Don’t rush to leave the picturesque street to admire the town hall. If you come to the front stairs of the building and take a close look to the column, you may notice an incomprehensible inscription ‘cota cero’. Only a few tourists know that right here on the stairs of an historic building there is a reference altitude of Spain. It’s a matter of honor for every experienced traveler to find this unique mark.
During a sightseeing tour around Castillo de San Fernando many rushing tourists also miss one important feature. Near the fortress there is an amazing park, where dense thickets hide not only benches and paths for walking, but also lovely playgrounds. There is a great soccer field, a nice golf course, equipped areas for skating and many playgrounds for children. You can enjoy all that absolutely free; active tourists and families with children like the park very much.
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