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Forget what youmay think you knowabout the place, Alicante is fast becominga
city of verypleasant surprises. It’s not just the restoredOldTown; thereareMichelin-
starred restaurants, topart galleries and, of course, the family-friendly beaches. But
where else to go?We askedfive city residents for aguided tour...
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The Costa Blanca has
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