We are going to take you to the Campus of the University of Alicante where the Illustrated Forest is, a beautiful park where you can relax after a day of study.

It is no secret that the Campus of the University of Alicante is considered one of the most attractive in Spain: its design and architecture are at least interesting, the work of renowned architects such as Álvaro Siza and Alfredo Payá. It also has quality green spaces and is committed to sustainable development, using certified wood furniture or installing benches made with recycled material, among other initiatives. This, together with the quality of its faculty, means that every year more students bet on this destination of the Region of Valencia to develop their careers.

It is located in Sant Vicent de Raspeig, a city on the outskirts of Alicante that has tripled its inhabitants in the last three decades. The Campus occupies a large area creating a feeling of spaciousness and offering the possibility of developing different activities: besides the schools, you will find libraries, study rooms, sports courts, a gym with swimming pool, restaurants, and cafeterias.

But if there is something that conquers all who visit the UA Campus for the first time, it is the green spaces, which give it the appearance of a small city immersed in nature. There are tree-lined streets, very well cared for gardens, the types of flowers and cacti continually grow, and to the northwest of the Campus, we find a real oasis of peace: the Illustrated Forest. A beautiful park with a pond as the main protagonist, where it is not atypical to see ducks, fish, and turtles roaming at ease. First thing in the morning, you can even spot herons.

Spring, when the first flowers begin to sprout, and autumn, in which everything is dyed orange, are the best seasons to visit the Illustrated Forest. This park is one of those sites that you'll want to visit again and again.

And if you are a student, being able to relax here after a morning of classes is a luxury. Even more considering that throughout the year you will enjoy good weather. What a wonderful living in the Region of Valencia!

But do not think that the Illustrated Forest is just a place to jump on the beach and rest. There you will also find trails for jogging or just strolling at dusk. Besides, at the entrance of the park, you can admire some columns adorned with old elements from the port of Alicante. Here, there is also a replica of the Lady of Elche, one of the most beautiful sculptures in Spain.

If you are looking for a busier plan, take advantage of this green corner to organise a picnic, you will have an unforgettable afternoon among friends, laughs, and good food (a cheesecake never fails). We hope you like this charming corner in the Region of Valencia, and if you have not been there yet, visit as soon as possible the Illustrated Forest and the Campus of the University of Alicante.