When I researched areas of Spain for our trip one of the things that drew us to Alicante and the Costa Blanca was the tram that runs between the towns (and beach spots) along the coast. This would give us options to easily explore other areas if we were to get bored with Alicante.
After a week in Alicante we were not bored, but we want to try out the tram. William's interest is the tram itself, while I am curious to check out another town. We walk up the street to the tram stop near Mercado Central. After paying less than 8€ each for round trip tickets we proceed to the track for Benidorm in this modern subway station. The tram (light-rail) arrives a few minutes later. The tram runs underground for 10-15 minutes then we are buzzing along above ground looking at beaches, condo complexes and towns interspersed with arid green space. An hour later we arrive in Benidorm.
The newer part of the city has some incredible tall buildings. Perhaps Benidorm is Costa Blanca's Miami.
After a week in Alicante we were not bored, but we want to try out the tram. William's interest is the tram itself, while I am curious to check out another town. We walk up the street to the tram stop near Mercado Central. After paying less than 8€ each for round trip tickets we proceed to the track for Benidorm in this modern subway station. The tram (light-rail) arrives a few minutes later. The tram runs underground for 10-15 minutes then we are buzzing along above ground looking at beaches, condo complexes and towns interspersed with arid green space. An hour later we arrive in Benidorm.
The newer part of the city has some incredible tall buildings. Perhaps Benidorm is Costa Blanca's Miami.
William and I have a general idea of the way to the Old Town and Inglesia de San Jaimie y Santa Anna. We start the downhill walk knowing full well that it means an uphill trek to get back to the station. Eight blocks into our walk we stop at a sidewalk cafe for coffee's. A group of three twenty-something tourists next to us have stopped to enjoy the 1€ small beer and appetizer special advertised in the window. Definitely a fun way to refuel for the remainder of the walk.
Four blocks later we arrive in the Old Town and wind our way through the streets to the seafront. We find a small park filled with tourists listening to a talented street musician. The small harbor provides a great view of the bay, the beach and the town.
Four blocks later we arrive in the Old Town and wind our way through the streets to the seafront. We find a small park filled with tourists listening to a talented street musician. The small harbor provides a great view of the bay, the beach and the town.
We stroll along the seafront until we see Inglesia de San Jaimie y Santa Maria. After climbing a few flights of stairs we are in a small square dedicated to Maritime. This leads to the square at the rear of the church extending to the Placa del Castell, which is perched on an outcrop of land over the Mediterranean Sea. The marble squares of the Placa make me feel like I am a piece on a chess board - the queen of course. :-)
After a late lunch we start the uphill journey back to the tram station. The ride back to Alicante is just as enjoyable, seeing some of the towns from a different angle. When we arrive back at our flat we both agree it was a good outing and the tram is an asset to the region.
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