Prices have gone up so living in the center is not that cheap anymore. Another thing: low-quality tourism has grown uncontrollably in the past few years due to lack of planning from the City, becoming a true nuisance for locals, especially in downtown. The city feels overcrowded and noisy, too much for its size and population--yes, it is a big village, not a buzzing city. Other than that, the weather is generally quite good, and although public transportation is bad, you can move around pretty easily. Not and "absolute gem" by any means (architecture is horrible other than in the center), but livable.
Pros and Cons of Living in Alicante Spain
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Pros of Living in Alicante
Very safe Fast internet Lots of fun stuff to do Warm now Warm in the spring Good air quality on average Nomad List members liked going here a lot Many Nomad List members have been Spacious and not crowded Easy to make friends Very easy to do business High quality of education Good hospitals Roads are very safe Great freedom of speech Democratic Safe for women Family friendly Very friendly to LGBTQ+
Cons of Living in Alicante
Too expensive Gets cold in the winter Not many Nomad List members right now People don't speak English well Many people smoke tobacco -
Really hot in the summer. Many old Boomer retire there. San Juan Beach is really nice Food is simple as Spanish love to deepfry
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