Alicante, a port city and capital of the Valencian Community.

The city name originates from the endless sequence of white sandy beaches in this part of the country.

There’s a medieval fortress towering over the city and a classic Mediterranean old-town with whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets.

Its old town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz, has narrow streets, coloured houses and a nightlife scene.

In the centre of Alicante and Elche there is also a wide range of gay friendly pubs and clubs suiting all tastes and trends.