Data Centers in Alicante
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Alicante – Strategic Mediterranean Edge Location
Executive Summary
Alicante is a growing edge market in Spain, ideal for organizations requiring low-latency delivery to Southern Spain and Mediterranean routes. Its developing infrastructure offers a resilient and cost-effective alternative to primary hubs like Madrid, directly supporting regional availability and performance for digital services.
Alicante: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Solid regional connectivity, emerging as a secondary hub. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 — as of September 2025 | Connect via Madrid; private network extensions are available. |
| Power Cost | $0.11–$0.15 / kWh | Competitive for Southern Europe; high renewable energy mix. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.6/10) | Primary risks are flood and drought; seismic risk is present. |
| Tax Incentives | No — as of August 2025 | Spain currently lacks specific national data center tax incentives. |
| Sales Tax | 21% VAT | Standard rate applicable to colocation and IT services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier presence is limited but growing, with 2 data centers available as of September 2025. The market is developing towards greater carrier neutrality as new facilities come online.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: As of September 2025, there are no direct cloud on-ramps in Alicante. Businesses connect to cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure through network extensions to major hubs such as Madrid.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is not established in Alicante. Interconnection is typically handled privately or through the national IXPs located in Madrid, ensuring efficient traffic exchange across Spain.
Bare Metal: Bare metal solutions are available from providers who can deploy servers into local facilities. Options from global providers like Hivelocity or phoenixNAP can be arranged to meet specific hardware requirements.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates in the region range from $0.11–$0.15 per kWh, as of early 2024. This competitive pricing, combined with a national grid that draws over 50% of its power from renewables, helps control operational expenses for power-dense deployments.
Power Grid Reliability: Spain's national grid is reliable. Data centers in the Alicante region are supported by well-engineered infrastructure and redundant power sources to ensure high levels of uptime for critical IT loads.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Alicante serve the city's primary economic sectors, including tourism, services, and logistics. Proximity to the Port of Alicante is also advantageous for shipping and trade-related businesses.
Regional Market Reach: Alicante provides effective low-latency access to the Valencia Community, Murcia, and Andalusia. It is also geographically positioned as a potential future gateway to North African markets via subsea cables.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Spain does not currently offer specific tax incentives aimed at data center construction or operation as of August 2025. Businesses should plan based on the standard corporate tax structure and the 21% VAT rate on services.
Natural Disaster Risk
Overall disaster risk for Alicante is rated Low, with an INFORM score of 2.6 out of 10, as of September 2025. The primary natural hazards to consider are river flooding (6.4/10), coastal flooding (4.9/10), tsunami risk (4.6/10), and drought (4.4/10). Seismic activity is a factor but is rated lower (2.9/10).
