Alicante
Sign in to saveAlicante or (officially: / ) is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
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Alicante is a major port city on Spain's Mediterranean coast and the capital of the Alicante province, located in the Valencian Community. With nearly 360,000 residents, it ranks as the second-largest city in its region and tenth-largest in Spain, making it an important urban and commercial hub.
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- Etymology
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- Climate
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- Economy
- Transport
- Main sights
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- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Alicante or (officially: / ) is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community and the 10th-largest in Spain.
Together with Elche (Elx) and other municipalities, Alicante forms a conurbation of nearly 1 million inhabitants.
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