Alicante: Main Facts
Capital of the Costa Blanca

Geographical
Location
Alicante is situated on the Costa Blanca, on the southeastern coast of Spain, to the south of the resort of Benidorm.
Land/Sea Boundaries
Alicante is located on the Mediterranean coastline.
Languages
Spanish and Valencian are the two official languages which are spoken in Alicante.
Currency
The only currency used in Alicante is the Euro (€), made up of 100 cents.