Saint Barbara
Who is the most miraculous saint?
My father and my mother often argue about this, she says Saint Antony and he says Santa Barbara
The fact that God would save me makes me the most miraculous saint. If you will read your Bible you will learn God makes all who accept him saints. He never gave the job to any church. 1 Cor. 6:2
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Alicante - a charming city on the Spanish coast
Alicante – an ancient port on the Spanish coast – is today one of the most vibrant touristic places in Spain and its Mediterranean coast. Surrounded by kilometres long sandy beaches and distant rocky hills, Alicante offers a true Spanish flavour. Here you can experience a dynamical balance between a contemporary lifestyle and a rich historical heritage. Both modern shopping malls and extraordinary museums and castles are worth visiting. Several hundreds thousands tourists come to Alicante each year attracted by its friendly atmosphere and great holidays opportunities. The weather is excellent all year round, the beaches are stunning and the colorful cultural events simply cannot be missed.
One of the first things you will notice in Alicante is that the city is full of diverse bars, pubs and restaurants. That is so typical for Spain. In almost every street, there is a place to have a snack or take a coffee. Most of Alicante restaurants offer you delicious Mediterranean dishes in a typical Spanish atmosphere. There is a variety of traditional seafood, the famous Spanish jam, tasty potato tortillas or celebrated paella alicantina. And, of course, the excellent Spanish wine! But, be aware that you need time to fully enjoy your dinner and the evening. Very often, you must make a reservation in advance, check menus and prepare yourself for delicious traditional food and unforgettable night.
Later on, take a walk along our favourite seafront promenade – Explanada. You will easily recognize it by its mosaic pavement forming a repeating three-colored geometric pattern imitating sea waves. Along Explanada, there are several rows of palm trees separating its pathways and forming a good shade. Its numerous restaurants and pizzerias are ideal places to have dinner. Explanada promenade is always full of people, no matter the time. Even very late in the evening you can see a lot of families walking along it, with their children playing around. Do not be surprised to see a lot of older people enjoying the night. Youngsters start parting at one or two o`clock in the morning and rush into the numerous bars in the Old Town. Once the bars are closed at four o´clock, the party continues in the discos of Alicante harbour until the sunrise.
During the day, take a walk and visit fabulous Alicante castles. They are great sightseeing opportunities, which you simply can not avoid. Both of our castles - Castle of Saint Barbara (Santa Barbara) and the Castle of San Fernando - are surrounded by wonderful parks, which stand in a harmonic relation with the nature. You can also enjoy breathtaking views over the city and its harbor. Do not forget to take a camera with you - your will add a lot of great photos to your collection.
About the Author
Igor Vragovic has been living in Alicante since 2003, working as a lecturer and investigator at the University of Alicante.
You can contact him via his website Holidays in Alicante Spain .