This year’s Carnival starts on February 10th, bringing color, noise, and celebrations to the city, while Holy Week at the end of March is always a popular time to visit. Whether you’re planning a weekend break to mark a special occasion or are planning a tour of the more than 60 castles found in the province, technology can help ensure you have the best time.
There is a lot to do in Alicante. Barrio de la Santa Cruz, the old town, has a thriving nightlife scene. As well as the typical array of bars, clubs, and lounges, you can also enjoy a flutter at the tables, or take on live players at the poker tables, in Casino Mediterraneo.
Artificial intelligence has progressed a lot in recent months and years. Most of us now have access to AI assistants on our mobile devices, offering free access to advanced technology.
If you’re visiting Alicante and have limited time to take everything in, ask AI to create an itinerary. List the places you want to visit and have your assistant group them according to opening times, walking distance between the venues, and even so that you can enjoy certain types of activities on specific days.
If you don’t feel like leaving the hotel on a windy morning or just want to relax from exploring Alicante, mobile games can help you. From social media quizzes to casino games, you’ll quickly find some pastime activities. Also, search for a smooth instant casino login when playing iGames so you don’t waste time on time-consuming registration. That way, you can quickly prepare for a visit to the local Casino Mediterraneo and see how good you are in a tangible gaming environment.
Many people in Alicante do speak English, but it isn’t their primary language, and it is always a good idea to at least know a few Spanish words before you visit. Some apps can teach you languages, including Spanish, and you will always have access to Google Translate, as well as other translator apps.
This is another area where AI can help, with Apple claiming that its TalkTalk app can simulate local speech, rather than textbook language. You can speak like a local, rather than a school book.
Social media websites and review sites are great resources for visitors to any area. Using these sites you can find some of Alicante’s best beaches, like San Juan Playa, and even some hidden gems like the Canelobre Caves. Search for suggestions on Reddit and other similar forums, as well, since local people might share some real gems that official guides could overlook.
Most people will date and time their review, so you can check that these spots are still worth visiting in March, as well as in the height of the summer.
Many tourist spots, cafes, bars, and other venues in Alicante let you walk in to find a table. But, doing so can mean long waits. And, you may pay more at the door than you would if you were to book online.
Even if you book on the day, if you use your cell phone or laptop and book while you’re in the hotel, before you leave for the day, you can potentially still get a great deal. Considering some places give better deals to locals, and some give better deals to visitors, use a virtual private network and access booking sites and pages from different locations to make sure you really are getting the best deal.
Alicante heavily relies on tourism and some local merchants will even accept US dollars and British pounds. However, this will usually mean you get a really poor exchange rate and end up paying more.
Paying in local currency is your best option, but rather than having to worry about exchange rates every day, you may be able to use your own Visa or Mastercard, or you could install and use a digital wallet like Google Pay or Apple Pay.
There are many ways technology can help us, from quickly booking ride shares to being able to find the best local spots and venues to visit. Update your phone software before you leave, take a suitable adapter for your charger, and make sure you have a data plan you can use while you’re in Alicante.
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