Carolinas Altas and Carolinas Bajas – the Neighborhoods of Alicante

Alicante is a large and modern Spanish metropolis where almost everything can be found. Its districts are impressive in their number and diversity: from prestigious ones, with a rich infrastructure and comfortable new buildings, to the exact opposite areas – with a criminal population and dilapidated high-rise buildings.

And today we will talk about one of the most lively and densely populated neighborhoods of Alicante – Carolinas, which in turn subdivides into Carolinas Altas and Carolinas Bajas.

Carolinas Altas, Alicante

Carolinas Altas neighborhood of ​​Alicante is bordered in the north by the Sidi Ifni-Nou Alacant and Garbinet quarters; with the Pla del Bon Repós quarter in the east; with the Carolinas Bajas quarter in the south; and with the Altozano and Campoamor quarters in the west.

• Population: 18,928 inhabitants (14,459 Spaniards and 4,469 foreigners, January 2020);
• The median property price: 899 €/m2 (idealista.com, November 2021);
• Annual variation: + 0.5% (idealista.com, November 2021);
• The cost of an one-bedroom apartment starts from 39,900 €, two-bedroom apartment is from 48,000 €, a penthouse is from 52,000 €, a chalet with two bedrooms costs from 80,000 €.

The urban development of the Carolinas neighborhood in Alicante meant also the opening of many shops. The main outlets were grouped in the streets of Carrer de Gongora, Maestro Alonso, Pinoso or Jaime Segarra and San Mateo. By the way, it is the street of San Mateo that is called the «commercial heart» of this area. Walking along it, one can find many clothing stores, bars, supermarkets, fruit shops, banks, jewelry stores, dry cleaners, etc.

So today the neighborhood of ​​Alicante – Carolinas is a well-developed and modern district with a wide range of services and offers. Local residents note that the spirit of the «big village» has been preserved in these places and good acquaintances still mean a lot. Sometimes, if something from the local market is needed, it is enough just to call your friend, and he will be happy to bring it right your home.