What to do in Alicante in Easter? | Come to relax to Beer Spa Alicante

Easter holidays are coming. Are you thinking about your holidays that week? Alicante in Easter is a very attractive holiday destination, where you can enjoy the Spanish traditions, the tasty gastronomy and wonderful weather.

For this reason, we would like to suggest you some interesting plans to have lots of fun in Alicante this Easter.

Live the tradition in Alicante in Easter

Everywhere in Spain is celebrated the death and resurrection of Christ in Easter. For this reason, images of the Passion of Christ go through the cities streets. This religious processions are one of the most popular traditions in Spain. You can see your self how the people in Spain live the faith these days.

• Alicante has the most beautiful processions of the region because they go through alleys of the old town. On Holy Thursday you can admire the popular image of Last Supper, which is the biggest of Spain. Even they use real food to represent it.
• Elche is well known because of its palm forest (Palmeral de Elche), which is part of the Unesco World Heritage. And  the Palm Sunday is very special in Elche. The Borriquita is very popular religious image, which tour through the city center. According the tradition, everyone has to carry a white palm to come along the procession. Then you can keep the palm in your house to get lucky.
• Ester in Orihuela were declared International Tourist Interest because its religious processions are spectacular. The most interesting is the «Diablesa», which represent a white sphere with angels above it, but below there are a skeleton and devil.

Enjoy the gastronomy of Alicante

The most famous typical dish of Alicante is the Paella. You can also taste it almost every where in Spain, but it is typical of this region. There are different types of paella, which you can taste. For example:

• Arroz a Banda is made with fish stock. It was the food of the fisher.
• Arroz con costra is made with meat and sausage. Later they put beaten egg on the top and then they finish the paella in the oven to cook the egg.
•  Arroz caldoso is also a paella, which has more broth similar a soup.

On the other hand, Alicante in Easter has its own typical dishes of this time of the year. According the tradition, the meat cannot be eaten Easter. For this reason, the receipt with fish are typical in this time of the year.

In addition, there are also some delicious desserts, which are typical in Alicante in Easter. For example:

• Torrijas are pieces of bread, which are dipped in milk and then fried with olive oil. Finally, they dipped again in sugar and cinnamon.
• Toña is like a brioche with an egg in the middle. The tradition is that The Godfathers give the children a Toña. Then they go to the countryside to eat it. Before you eat it you have to break the egg on the head of other person.

Explore the nature: What do you prefer beach or mountain?

Easter is always in spring and this season is very nice in Alicante. The temperatures are mild and the sun shine the most of the days. Everywhere is very colorful in Alicante in Easter.

This special weather invites you to enjoy outdoor. In this case, Alicante has offers beautiful places to go out and explore the nature.

In addition, you have the possibility to choose beach or mountain, what do you prefer?

• The beaches in Alicante and surroundings are wonderful. They have golden sand and shallow waters. The temperature of the water used to be warm and pleasant. We would like to suggest you the beaches of Guardamar del Segura because not many people go there and the landscape is amazing.
• The most popular Mountains in Alicante is Sierra Aitana, where you will find the highest peak of Alicante. There are spectacular routes to practice trekking. The landscape is also fantastic and in spring there are flowers everywhere.

Sightseeing in Alicante in Easter

Alicante is a nice city, which is well-known  because of its sun and beaches, but it offers much more.

You will enjoy a walk around the center of Alicante in Easter because there are many things to discover.

• Santa Barbara Castle crowns the city center. This Arab castle is located on a hill. From there you have one of the best panoramic views of the city.
• Take pleasant walk around the Barrio de Santa Cruz. This picturesque neighborhood has narrow alleys, which go uphill. But on the top you admire the wonderful views, which are the reward.
• The Expanada de España is a lively area to take a relaxing walk next to the sea. In this area there are many restaurants, where you can taste the delicious typical dishes of Alicante.
• La plaza Gabriel Miró is a romantic place, which is surrounded by centenarian ficus. The spectacular post building and other ancient buildings are located in this beautiful square. In addition, you have several bars and restaurants at your disposal to take a break and enjoy the atmosphere.

Relax in Beer Spa Alicante

After you know the religious processions, as well as you tour the center, you have a great place to relax and recharge your energy: Beer Spa Alicante.

It is an original wellness center, where beer is the basis of all the special treatments, such as:

• You have the opportunity to take a bath in a wood tub full of beer. So you can relax with the small beer bubbles. And at the same time, you can taste special beers with some snacks.
• After that you can open your skin pores in the hop sauna to improve the beer effects in your body. Then you can relax on the barley bed.
• Finally, you can enjoy the special massages or beauty treatments with beer products.

In addition, there are special prices if you go with a group of friends. And you can also get a voucher gift if you want to surprise someone special.

In conclusion, Alicante is a lively city, where there are many things to do.  So don’t hesitate and come to Alicante in Easter. Just take a choice to have a good time on your next vacation in Alicante.

Inma Aragón