Data Centers in Alicante
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Alicante – Strategic Mediterranean Connectivity Hub
Executive Summary
Alicante is a prime selection for enterprises needing regional edge presence with a focus on cost-efficient Mediterranean connectivity. This market provides a stable environment for localized infrastructure, allowing businesses to secure low-latency access to Southeastern Spain without the overhead of Tier 1 hubs. For firms targeting the Valencian Community and Murcia, it offers a reliable alternative to the saturated Madrid corridor.
Alicante: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Reliable regional reach with strong national fiber backbones. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Madrid serves as the nearest primary cloud hub. |
| Power Cost | Industrial electricity: $0.11–$0.15 per kWh | Pricing is competitive with a 56% renewable energy mix. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.6/10) – as of September 2025 | Natural hazards are well-mapped and manageable for operators. |
| Tax Incentives | No – as of September 2025 | No sector-specific financial incentives are currently in place. |
| Sales Tax | 21% VAT – as of September 2025 | This is the standard national rate. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 5. The market features a blend of national incumbents and regional fiber providers as of September 2025. Neutrality is common in local facilities, allowing for flexible traffic routing for specific connectivity requirements.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions. As of September 2025, no direct on-ramps for AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure are located in the city. Access is typically managed via private waves or PNI to Madrid, which remains the primary national interconnect point for hyperscale cloud access.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Most local peering occurs through private interconnects or by backhauling traffic to major exchanges in Madrid. This ensures that regional traffic remains efficient while leveraging the depth of the national peering market.
Bare Metal: Reliable bare metal options are available through providers such as OVHcloud or Leaseweb that serve the broader Iberian Peninsula as of September 2025.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity ranges from $0.11 to $0.15 per kWh as of January 2025. These rates are attractive for operators looking to balance performance with sustainable operational expenses. This cost structure supports long-term fiscal predictability for high-density deployments.
Power Grid Reliability: The grid is well-engineered and increasingly green, with renewables accounting for 56% of the mix as of 2024. Redundant substation support ensures that data center corridors maintain consistent uptime for mission-critical loads.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located to serve the industrial and tech sectors in Alicante and Elche. This proximity is vital for firms in the maritime, tourism, and logistics industries that require real-time data processing for their operations.
Regional Market Reach: A deployment in Alicante effectively serves the Valencian Community and Murcia. This allows for rapid content delivery to several million regional users and a significant seasonal tourist population.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The local business environment focuses on regulatory consistency rather than specific subsidies. This stability helps customers by providing a transparent cost environment for multi-year infrastructure investments and reliable long-term planning.
Natural Disaster Risk
Overall Risk: Low (2.6/10) as of September 2025.
The risk profile for Alicante is modest, with most concerns related to water management. Modern facility engineering in the region typically accounts for these specific water-related risks to ensure continuous operation. The highest-rated natural hazards include:
- River Flood: 6.4/10
- Coastal Flood: 4.9/10 (Regional consideration)
- Tsunami: 4.6/10 (Regional consideration)
- Drought: 4.4/10
- Earthquake: 2.9/10
All other natural hazards are considered minor as of September 2025. Local operators focus on resilient site selection to mitigate these moderate environmental factors.
