Culture in Alicante Costa Blanca
Cultural Activities in Alicante
Alicante the main centre on the costa blanca is a university city, with various faculties and a series of technical colleges. During the summer time a variety of Spanish courses for foreigners are held.
The City of Alicante offers an interesting range of cultural activities. Those activities taking place in various centres around town; for example at the Casa de la Cultura (cultural centre), which has also a well-stocked library and a historical archive. These facilites keep locals and visitors abreast of cultural movements by staging expositions, conferences and films.
A number of financial entities also have their own Cultural Centres, offering a diverse programme throughout the year. The Teatro Principal, a neo-classical building of the middle 19th century, offers an extensive programme a the exhibition centre Lonja del Pescado. In the month of September the National Theatre Meeting “Alicante a Escena” is held, along with the International Contemporary Music Festival. In December there is an International Puppet Festival.
