Canalejas Park In Alicante
Spanish holidays
It is impressive how many millions of people visit Spain every year. They do it attracted by the diversity of the landscapes; the impressive number of modern, even futuristic cities; the spectacular, charming fishing villages; the spectacular traditions and customs; the passionate flamenco; the dangerous bullfighting; the joyous fiestas and the tasty dishes, especially the tapas.
The country has numerous holiday resorts both for those who like the high mountains and their peaks covered with snow all year long and for those who like to enjoy the warm sun on a stretched beach covered with delicate sands. If you are one of those who love the sun, the beach and the water, Alicante is the right place for you.
A few interesting details about Alicante
Alicante is a vibrant city with a very rich heritage culturally, historically and archaeologically speaking. Situated on the sunny Costa Blanca, Alicante enjoys a perfect Mediterranean climate that allows tourists to visit it all year long.
When you first step on Alicante’s streets, you realize the fact that it is the type of city where you can never get bored. It has dozens of theatres and cinemas, an Old Town (El Barrio) where all the historical monuments of the city have managed to survive through the centuries.
Alicante also has other attractions: shopping centers, futuristic buildings, a spectacular promenade, stretched beaches, shallow waters of a fantastic crystal clear blue and last but not the least, relaxing parks where tourists can enjoy pleasant moments far from the agitation of the city.
You should visit some of Alicante’s parks as they are beautiful oases in the middle of the city, places where you will be charmed by the beauty of the Mediterranean vegetation combined with the spectacular fountains and sculptures.
Canalejas Park
Like all Alicante’s parks, Canalejas is a very quiet park. In addition to that, it is the oldest that Alicante has. Built in 1886, the Canalejas Park is situated very close to the harbor and it is the connecting bridge between the centre of the city and the Regatta club, one of the most popular places in the city.
The Roman Town and the Thematic park for children represent the main interest points for those who have kids, but if you want a romantic walk with your loved one, you just have to explore its paths. Enjoy your walk and enjoy Alicante!