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

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

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±Poles

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Affordable housing
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality