Alicante

American

[al-uh-kan-tee, ah-lee-kahn-te] / ˌæl əˈkæn ti, ˌɑ liˈkɑn tɛ /

noun

a seaport in SE Spain, on the Mediterranean.

Alicante British

/ ˌælɪˈkæntɪ /

noun

Catalan name: Alacant. a port in SE Spain: commercial centre. Pop: 305 911 (2003 est)

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Alicante

Growing up in central Argentina, Torres always felt judged and bullied for being different; she’s spent the last 20 years in Alicante, Spain, where she says she finally feels free to explore her bisexuality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Amsterdam, Dublin and Palma de Mallorca were the most popular passenger destinations, followed by Alicante, Malaga and Paris.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

My friend Felipe had explained the ritual back in Alicante.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

Peluso was born in the Argentine city of Luján and lived there until she was 9, when her family moved to Spain, eventually settling in the southeastern city of Alicante.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Nothing for him to do now until Alicante.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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