Gran Alacant is one of those few places where old Spain blends with
modern Europe; the hill is home to a wide range of Europeans (other
nations are well represented too amongst the populace but Europeans
(especially The British) make up more than 50% of its current population
meaning that the area is a cosmopolitan mix of people, shops, bars and
businesses unlike most places in Spain.
In 2001 the boom started in Gran Alacant and the
‘hill’ began to fill very quickly with foreigners, Spanish residents and
holiday makers ready to take their place in the sun. Following on from
the those early homes all of a sudden many more urbanisations were being
completed, and all of them (bar none) sold out well before they were
actually built.
Modern meets old
Although some may describe Gran Alacant as a ‘modern’ area it has some
history too and established urbanisations, as well as the more recently
built ones that offer fantastic views, especially at night. The bay of
Alicante is like a flame to a moth for many (especially if you find
yourself in one of the rooftop bars overlooking the city) and Elche and
Santa Pola offer an attractive and alternative view too.
Good looking
Along with a good aspect from one window or another (or the terrace),
most properties in the area have access to a modern swimming pool (some
have tennis/football pitch too) for residents that are be
well-maintained throughout the year.
Facilities
The area is fully covered by all services these days with its own post
office, town hall, local police station and doctor’s clinic. A modern
primary school, a petrol station a 24 hour chemist along with spas gyms
and much more, Gran Alacant is modern Spain at its best – it even has
its own lighthouse, proving that here old Spain really does meet the
new.
Along with its wonderful setting on top of the cliffs of Santa Pola,
Gran Alacant also boasts a close proximity to the historical sea port of
Alicante and its modern airport and the quaint and charming city of
Elche; both of which are just fifteen minutes away by car and with
Benidorm (45 mins) not too far away the things to do list may well need
to be extended a little.
Eating out
Foods from around the world and around the corner (fresh Santa Pola
seafood) offer the adventurous gourmet a rich menu to choose from but if
all else fails to keep the little, the kids will find a McDonalds five
minutes away!