Alicante

The name of the city echoes the Arabic name Laqant, which reflects the Latin Lucentum and Greek root Leuké, meaning 'white'.

Alicante was the last city loyal to the Republican government to be occupied by General Franco's troops on 1 April 1939.

Alicante is one of the driest cities in Europe, with an average rainfall of only 284.5 mm (11.2 in) per year.

The foreign-born population of Alicante is 96,826, equal to 27% of the total population.

Alicante Airport is the busiest airport in the Valencian Community and among the busiest in Spain.