If you want a free information pack (15 booklets in a very nice folder) visit:

ALICANTE REGION ? RESIDENTS INFORMATION

The Diputaci?n Provincial de Alicante provides a complete and practical guide, GU?A DE RECURSOS E INFORMACI?N (Resources and Information Guide) for European residents to inform them about the following aspects and procedures:

http://www.residenteseuropeos.com/entramites.php

Click on guide request - if you want the hard copies, which are in English and Spanish.