Monarch, BMIbaby, easyjet and Jet2 combine to offer 3 or 4 scheduled, daily flights from Manchester to Alicante. There are also numerous airlines operating charter flights during the summer holidays.
Alicante airport is situated 9km away from the city of Alicante which is famous as the gateway to the Costa Blanca, whose profile exploded during the package holiday boom of the 60s and 70s. There is no rail link to the city centre but there is a regular bus service or plenty of taxis if you prefer.
Most tourists pass straight through Alicante and head for their beach resort but if you have the time to spare, you should visit the stunning, medieval Castle of Santa Barbara.
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