Quick facts about Alicante

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish
Population: ≈ 330,000 (Alicante City); ≈ 800,000 (Alicante Metropolitan Area)
Climate: Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET), UTC+1
Visa: Spain is part of the Schengen Area. Most EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter visa-free, as can visitors from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and several other countries for up to 90 days.
Transportation: Alicante is served by Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which offers a range of international flights. The city also has a tram system that is generally good but somewhat infrequent, providing access to key areas and nearby towns.