Argentinian Couple Discovers Alicante and Considers Living There

Two content creators highlight the climate, promenades, and free activities of the Valencian city, which has pleasantly surprised them.

Image of Alicante's Mushroom Street, with giant mushroom sculptures and children's games.
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Image of Alicante's Mushroom Street, with giant mushroom sculptures and children's games.

An Argentinian content creator couple has expressed their desire to live in Alicante after exploring the city and discovering its calm atmosphere, good climate, and ease of enjoyment without significant expenses.

Their journey began in the unique Mushroom Street (calle de las Setas), a pedestrian thoroughfare filled with giant mushroom-shaped figures, children's games, and colorful sculptures. Although they admit it's a “strange” place, they found it striking and a different way to start a tour of the city.
From there, they walked towards the Explanada de España, one of Alicante's most famous landmarks. The esplanade, with its wavy pavement inspired by sea waves, palm trees, and proximity to the port, was one of their favorite spots. The creators explained that this promenade, designed in the mid-20th century, is now one of the busiest areas for both locals and tourists. During their visit, they coincided with a public holiday, which meant many shops were closed but also a lot of activity on the streets.
At the port, they highlighted the boats, street markets, family atmosphere, and clean water. From this vantage point, they could see Mount Benacantil and the Santa Bárbara Castle, one of Alicante's major icons. One detail that particularly caught their attention was the significant presence of foreign visitors and residents, attributed to the climate, over 300 days of sunshine per year, and its proximity to the Mediterranean.
The route continued through the old town and the Basilica of Santa María, built between the 14th and 15th centuries on an ancient mosque. Afterward, they ascended towards Parque de la Ereta, where, despite getting lost, they discovered a viewpoint with spectacular views of the sea, the port, and a large part of the city. The day concluded with dinner by the beach and a final stop at a viewpoint to watch the sunset, noting that most of their journey was done on foot and without paying entrance fees, apart from their meals.