Alicante

About Alicante

Understand The city is believed to have been founded by the Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca, who established the fortified settlement of Akra Leuka (Greek: Ἄκρα Λευκή, meaning 'White Mountain' or 'White Point'), where Alicante stands today. It was later conquered by the Romans who renamed it Lucentum. In mediaeval times, Alicante became a major Mediterranean trading station, exporting rice, wine, olive oil, oranges and wool. 38.34689-0.484651 Tourist Info Alicante, Rambla Méndez Núñez, 41 (near Plaza de San Cristobal), ☏ +34 965 200 000, fax: +34 965 200 243, alicante@touristinfo.net. Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat Sun 10:00-14:00. The primary tourist office is open year round, and has free maps and brochures. (updated May 2016) 38.34522-0.481262 Tourist Info Alicante Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 (in the city hall), ☏ +34 965 149 219, turismo@alicanteturismo.com. Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00 16:00-18:00, Sat Sun 10:00-14:00. (updated May 2016) 38.37474-0.410423 Tourist info Alicante Platja del San Juan, Avda de Niza, s/n (Playa de San Juan / San Juan Beach), turismo@alicanteturismo.com. Jul-Aug: daily 10:30-14:30 17:30-20:30. (updated May 2016) 38.3445-0.49514 Tourist Info Alicante Renfe, Avda de Salamanca,…

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