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Alicante

City in Valencia, Spain

Overview

Alicante is a sun-soaked coastal city on Spain's Costa Blanca, renowned for its stunning beaches, historic old town, and lively Mediterranean lifestyle. The city blends centuries-old landmarks, such as the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, with lively contemporary culture and a relaxed seaside ambiance.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Spain

Province

Valencia

Population

358,720

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid

Coordinates

38.35°, -0.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,070

Local Cost

$1,260

Local Income

$1,380

Cashless

English

Temperature

16.7°C

Summer Avg

24.8°C

Winter Avg

9.2°C

Record High

41.8°C

Record Low

-4.2°C

Humidity

66%

Precipitation

329 mm

Internet Speed

134 Mbps

Upload

124 Mbps

Latency

12 ms

City Vibrancy

280

Coworking

Cafes

121

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

ALC

Distance

10 km

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Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

51 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Albufereta Albufereta is a residential coastal area in Alicante with easy access to the beach and local amenities. It attracts families and retirees who want quieter surroundings close to the city center.Barri de Miguel Hernández Barri de Miguel Hernández is a modest residential neighborhood with a mix of older apartment blocks and newer developments. Local businesses and basic services cluster around the main streets.Casco Antiguo - Santa Cruz - Ayuntamiento Casco Antiguo is Seville's historic core, home to major monuments and narrow medieval streets. Santa Cruz offers traditional tapas bars and a mix of tourists and locals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 188 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 51 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.