Alicante History Guide

Alicante History Guide - Car Hire Alicante

Alicante, one of the largest metropolitan cities in Spain has a three thousand years long and incredible history behind it.

The city of Alicante was founded by the hunter gathers. Greek and Phoenician were the next who settled there and by 1000 BC Alicante flourishes as a major port of maritime commerce.

Lots of trading ports had been established by the Geek and Phoenician and also introduced alphabet, iron and pottery wheel.

The rival armies of Rome and Carthage came there in the sixth century and began fight for control of the Iberian Peninsula. After the Carthaginians domain of the land went into the hands of Romans.

They ruled for over 700 years. In 1246, the city of Alicante was under the control of Castilian King Alfonso X. In 1298 the Catalonian king James II of Aragon ruled the city. 15th century was the golden age of the Alicante and converted into a major trading station.

After the golden age the city faced wars and conflicts. In the 19th century city started its expansion.
In 1967 this area was a magnet for traders and conquerors after opening of an Alicante airport.

Because of its beautiful beaches, warm weather, vibrant nightlife and multicultural atmosphere Alicante city is a Spain’s hottest holiday sports.

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