Spain
Alicante
#3 Top 5 cities
Alicante is a common choice for people who want a simpler and somewhat more affordable Spanish coast with an established foreign community.
Country overview
Population
348Β 901
Year-round temperatures
Day: 17°C aΕΎ 30°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 23°C
Climate
Sunny and relatively dry Mediterranean climate with a very mild winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
Violent crime is uncommon, but pickpocketing, scams, burglary, nightlife incidents, and busy tourist areas still warrant normal precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Heat, drought, wildfire, water stress, intense Mediterranean rain, flash flooding, and coastal storms create meaningful exposure.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- π©πͺGermans
- π«π·French
- π΅π±Poles
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Affordable housing
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βTourism seasonality