Many travelers choose to access Spain by taking a flight to the country. Few are adventurous enough to try other modes of transport. Part of travelling to or within a foreign country is to discover different ways of doing things. Instead of using a flight to take you to different cities in Spain, consider using the train.

If you are travelling to Alicante, consider arriving through Alicante Train station. This train station is accessible from Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. It can also connect you to the cities of Villajoyosa, Calpe and Alta among others. Forget a road trip; try using train services to discover new places in this region.

Advantages of using trains in Spain

Trains here are fast and efficient, and it is cheaper to travel by train here than in other countries.
There are luxury trains such as the AVE high speed train that will allow you to travel in comfort.
You can get discounts on train fares by subscribing to offers given by InterRail or Eurail.
It’s easier to book a train ticket than it is to book a bus ticket as trains are more reliable than buses.
There are car hire services at every train station and you can easily get a car to transport you to the various attractions to be found here.

The attractions in Alicante, Spain

When you visit this magical city, be sure to go to the Castle of Santa Barbara. This place is located at the top of Mount Benacantil. You will see a huge medieval fortress that was built by Muslims in the 9th century. Apart from this, you get a good view from here of the town and harbor. If you are too tired to make your way down, you can use the elevator at the core of the mountain.

The Archaeological Museum is another attraction with its 80,000 exhibits. You can also educate yourself on the history of the area as they showcase educational movies about this. Art lovers will enjoy visiting the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, with its three floors of fine artwork.

Look out for the siesta hours during the day, when it is extremely hot. At this time, you will find many shops closed. It usually is in the early afternoon. When going out, make reservations for 9 pm onwards as this is the time the restaurants are open for business after closing during siesta time. The locals are fun, and the food is tasty. The night life is quite vibrant, as well. Enjoy your vacation in this magical place.