Travellers could consider cheap flights to Alicante

Travellers may wish to book cheap flights to Alicante, judging by Spain's official tourism website.

The south-eastern Spanish Mediterranean port may provide enough entertainment for holidaymakers on a short or extended stay.

Benefiting from warm temperatures throughout the year, the city may appeal to those looking for some sunshine on their getaway.

In Alicante, Spain's tourism webpage recommends "the many golf courses, along with the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea".

Elsewhere, the city is a "land of deeply-rooted traditions", with rice dominating the options for regional cuisine.

Sightseers could pay a visit to the ninth-century Castle of Santa Barbara, perched on top of a mountain and accessible via lifts.

Those with a love of history may appreciate the baroque-style architecture of the city's places of worship, while the Archaeological Museum of Alicante showcases various ancient artefacts.

Spain is renowned for its warm weather, with approximately six hours of sunshine per day in the winter and 12 hours during midsummer.

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