What to visit in Alicante
Sightseeing
El Castillo de Santa Barbara is definitely a must visit if you are in Alicante. The way up there is a bit steep and during summer we would recommend going early or late because it’s very hot! We recommend walking up as there are many beautiful places on the way up. For those who cannot walk, there would be a lift but due to covid it’s closed and also parking up there is currently closed. You could also take a taxi to drop you off. Definitely worth the view!
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Castle of Santa Barbara
El Castillo de Santa Barbara is definitely a must visit if you are in Alicante. The way up there is a bit steep and during summer we would recommend going early or late because it’s very hot! We recommend walking up as there are many beautiful places on the way up. For those who cannot walk, there would be a lift but due to covid it’s closed and also parking up there is currently closed. You could also take a taxi to drop you off. Definitely worth the view!
If you walk up to the Castillo you will come by this beautiful park. We often come here to read a book or just enjoy the view. There is also a high chance to make new friends (dogs & cats).
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Iparke ye-Ereta
17 Calle Remigio SebastiàIf you walk up to the Castillo you will come by this beautiful park. We often come here to read a book or just enjoy the view. There is also a high chance to make new friends (dogs & cats).
The Paseo de la Explanada is a famous promenade in Alicante. With a mosaic floor that mimics the waves of the sea, the promenade is an ideal place to stroll overlooking the sea. Don’t forget to make your picture! :)
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Promenade
9 PasseigThe Paseo de la Explanada is a famous promenade in Alicante. With a mosaic floor that mimics the waves of the sea, the promenade is an ideal place to stroll overlooking the sea. Don’t forget to make your picture! :)
This street is only 1 walking minute from our apartment. Here you’ll find many restaurants and bars. We recommend you going there in the evening to have the full experience! The atmosphere is crazy and it’s typical spanish!
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Carrer Castaños
Carrer CastañosThis street is only 1 walking minute from our apartment. Here you’ll find many restaurants and bars. We recommend you going there in the evening to have the full experience! The atmosphere is crazy and it’s typical spanish!
This Park is super beautiful! It has a beautiful waterfall, small lakes/pools, some cute cats and turtles (if you are lucky) and of course many palm trees. The park is a bit outside, walking distance is about an hour. There is no public transportation to the park, that’s why we recommend to take a taxi.
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El Palmeral Park
109 Avinguda d'ElxThis Park is super beautiful! It has a beautiful waterfall, small lakes/pools, some cute cats and turtles (if you are lucky) and of course many palm trees. The park is a bit outside, walking distance is about an hour. There is no public transportation to the park, that’s why we recommend to take a taxi.
Nice place to go shopping. There is per example Guess, Nike, Puma, Mango etc but don’t expect high class brands as Gucci or Prada. You can go there easily with the Tram L2 to „Santa Isabel“ from „Mercado“, which is only about 7 walking minutes away from our apartment.
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Izitolo ze-Outlet Alicante
94 C. AlicanteNice place to go shopping. There is per example Guess, Nike, Puma, Mango etc but don’t expect high class brands as Gucci or Prada. You can go there easily with the Tram L2 to „Santa Isabel“ from „Mercado“, which is only about 7 walking minutes away from our apartment.
Plaza Mar is a beautiful shopping center in the City. It takes you about 20 walking minutes.
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Plaza Mar 2
s/n Avinguda de DéniaPlaza Mar is a beautiful shopping center in the City. It takes you about 20 walking minutes.
This is the Shopping Street of Alicante. Here you’ll find all the known fast fashion brand such as Zara, Mango, Bershka and more. There are also two big El Corte Ingles stores. If you walk into the small streets on the sides you will find beautiful small boutiques.
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Avenida Maisonnave
Avenida MaisonnaveThis is the Shopping Street of Alicante. Here you’ll find all the known fast fashion brand such as Zara, Mango, Bershka and more. There are also two big El Corte Ingles stores. If you walk into the small streets on the sides you will find beautiful small boutiques.
Not to forget our beautiful beach, playa del postiguet! Our beach is awarded with the Blue Flag recognition by the European Union. You can get there in 10 walking minutes. There are some nice beach bars around to grab a snack and a drink. During summer season you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas. The view from the beach to the castillo is just amazing!
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Atalaya de la Playa del Postiguet
Not to forget our beautiful beach, playa del postiguet! Our beach is awarded with the Blue Flag recognition by the European Union. You can get there in 10 walking minutes. There are some nice beach bars around to grab a snack and a drink. During summer season you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas. The view from the beach to the castillo is just amazing!
An exhibition about field, urban & underwater archaeology. Entrance is free. It’s a 15min walk away.
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Iziko lezokuHlalahlana ze-Alicante
S/N Placa Dr. Gómez UllaAn exhibition about field, urban & underwater archaeology. Entrance is free. It’s a 15min walk away.
Modern interior, exhibitions of 20th-century art. Entrance is free and it’s located in the old town of Alicante, less than 10min walking.
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IMuziyam yeMACA yaseAlicante
3 Pl. Sta. MaríaModern interior, exhibitions of 20th-century art. Entrance is free and it’s located in the old town of Alicante, less than 10min walking.
Museum with medieval to modern Spanish art, set in a splendid, 18th-century palace. Free entrance. It’s a 10min walk away.
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Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina (MUBAG)
13 Carrer GravinaMuseum with medieval to modern Spanish art, set in a splendid, 18th-century palace. Free entrance. It’s a 10min walk away.
If you enjoy a more beautiful and much bigger beach, I recommend the Playa San Juan. It’s easy reachable by tram (Tram Station „Costa Blanca“) or also taxi if you prefer. It’s more quiet and usually cleaner there rather than the city beach.
Playa san Juan
If you enjoy a more beautiful and much bigger beach, I recommend the Playa San Juan. It’s easy reachable by tram (Tram Station „Costa Blanca“) or also taxi if you prefer. It’s more quiet and usually cleaner there rather than the city beach.
The famous bull arena cannot be missed of course. There is also a free museum you can visit.
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Plaza de Toros Alicante
7 Plaça d'EspanyaThe famous bull arena cannot be missed of course. There is also a free museum you can visit.
Another shopping center a but outside of town. There you will find the Primark as well.
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Gran Via Alicante
2 C. José García SellésAnother shopping center a but outside of town. There you will find the Primark as well.
Here you will find all fresh food - meat, fruits, fish, cheese etc. This is where the locals shop. It’s nice to walk through and see it and also from the outside, it’s beautiful to see. On the back is a big plaze where they sell fresh flowers and plants and you can also enjoy a coffee and tostada.
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I-Mercado Central de Alicante
nº 10 Av. Alfonso El SabioHere you will find all fresh food - meat, fruits, fish, cheese etc. This is where the locals shop. It’s nice to walk through and see it and also from the outside, it’s beautiful to see. On the back is a big plaze where they sell fresh flowers and plants and you can also enjoy a coffee and tostada.