Alicante
A community guide to Alicante in Comunidad Valenciana, España.
- Population
- 348,901 residents
- Region
- Comunidad Valenciana
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 38.3452, -0.4815
Economy and services
The economy of Alicante reflects a diversified urban economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Comunidad Valenciana. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Comunidad Valenciana and España. Businesses based in Alicante draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Alicante sits at approximate coordinates 38.3452 latitude and -0.4815 longitude within Comunidad Valenciana. The terrain and natural features around Alicante reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Comunidad Valenciana road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Alicante typically involves the regional road network of Comunidad Valenciana or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse España. Local routes link Alicante to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Comunidad Valenciana. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Alicante.