Tourist Attractions in Alicante

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Alicante

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Alicante

The popular Spanish resort of Alicante occupies a central place among the towns of the Costa Blanca, a true pearl of the Mediterranean. At the height of the summer heat on the beaches of the city is very crowded, as not only foreign tourists, but also the Spaniards themselves like to holiday in this place.

Tourist Alicante is comfortable hotels, snow-white yachts, well-maintained promenades and magnificent beaches. Also, the city has another side – traditional Spanish streets, old facades of dilapidated houses and powerful fortresses of the period of the decline of the Spanish colonial empire. If you alternate informative walks in Alicante with a rest on its impeccable coastline, your holiday promises to be varied and rich.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Alicante

Esplanada d'Espanya

 4.6/5

1645 reviews

Walking boulevard, the heart of tourist life in Alicante. Restaurants, shops and banks are located here. In the evenings there are performances in a special concert pavilion. The street stretches 500 metres from the city port to a small cosy square. The Esplanade’s pavement is paved with multi-coloured stones that form a harmonious pattern. It is flanked by slender palm avenues.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Port of Alicante

 4.5/5

835 reviews

The port of Alicante is a picturesque marina – a mooring place for yachts, boats, motorboats and other types of vessels. Mediterranean cruise liners often anchor here. The harbour is also of great economic importance, with cargo ships arriving here on a regular basis. In the harbour tourists can book a boat trip or rent a whole vessel. Along the port of Alicante stretches the main promenade – Esplanada España.

Castell de la Santa Bàrbara

 4.7/5

36264 reviews

The fortress is one of the main historical sights of Alicante. It is located at the top of Benacantil Mountain. It was built in the 9th century during the Moors’ rule over the Iberian Peninsula. Up until the XVIII century, the fort had an important strategic importance and was used for its intended purpose. Until 1963, the fort was in disrepair. After restoration, its territory was opened to the public.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Castell de Sant Ferran

 4.1/5

1577 reviews

The castle is located in the central part of the city. It was built in the 19th century to repel a possible attack by Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops. But the French never came to Alicante. The castle is surrounded by a picturesque park, perfectly adapted for sports and walks. After a long period of neglect, the castle has been restored and is open to the public.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Casco Antiguo-Santa Cruz

 0/5

The historic part of the city, located at a relative distance from the tourist areas at the foot of Benacantil. The old town consists of just a few small streets that lead to the Santa Barbara Fortress. Santa Cruz is a typical urban quarter of a Spanish provincial town, with some peeling walls, charming flower beds on small terraces and colourful facades.

Placa de los Luceros

 0/5

Alicante’s main square, from where many tourist routes start. Airport buses also come here. In the centre of Luseros there is a stone fountain from 1930, surrounded by a green lawn with palm trees. Around the square are modern residential buildings, offices, commercial premises and administrative offices. Alicate’s two central motorways start at Luseros.

Plaza Gabriel Miró Park

 4.6/5

95 reviews

The square is a shady green square overgrown with subtropical vegetation. The square is a shady green square covered with subtropical vegetation. It’s a great place to get some shade from the scorching Spanish sun. The square and the square are named in honour of the writer Gabriel Miró, who was a native of Alicante. A memorial stone to the left of the central fountain commemorates this fact.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Basilica of St Mary of Alicante

 4.5/5

1765 reviews

Gothic church from the late 14th century, located on the site of a former mosque. The church was founded in honour of the expulsion of the Moors and the liberation of this part of Spain from Arab rule. In later centuries, the basilica was rebuilt in the Spanish Baroque style. Inside the church there is a gilded altar from the 18th century and a valuable organ from the 16th century. The interior is decorated with skilful statues of St John and the Virgin Mary.

Open time

Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant

 4.5/5

3313 reviews

The church is dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of Alicante. It was built on the ruins of a mosque in the 17th century. The building was built in a transitional style from Renaissance to Baroque, which is characterised by restrained architectural forms. The cathedral is crowned with an impressive 45-metre dome, the interior decoration is dominated by marble. The church altar of the XVI century, created by master N. Borras, deserves special attention. The church houses the relics of St Francis Xavier, Felicita and Roja.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Archaeological Museum of Alicante

 4.6/5

9432 reviews

A large museum with an impressive collection of 81,000 specimens. A large number of exhibits are found and collected in the Costa Blanca region. The Alicante Archaeological Museum ranks among the largest collections in Spain. The exhibition halls are equipped with modern equipment, so visitors have the opportunity to watch videos or listen to short lectures about this or that historical period.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Museo The Ocean Race

 4.4/5

2082 reviews

The Volvo Ocean Race is a unique round-the-world regatta that starts in Alicante and runs for several months. It has been held here since 2005. In 2012, a museum dedicated to the event was opened, which is the only one of its kind. Thanks to interactive technologies, visitors will be able to feel like participants in a grand voyage and learn more about the peculiarities of the ecosystems of the seas and oceans.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante

 4.5/5

1511 reviews

A gallery with an impressive collection of real “mastodons” of contemporary art. There are works by Miro, Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, Varaseli and Gonzalez. The museum is located in an old building of the XVII century. Its history began in 1978, when local abstractionist painter E. Sempere donated his collection of paintings to the city. Sempere’s own works occupy a separate floor of the museum.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts MUBAG

 4.5/5

998 reviews

The gallery is located in an 18th century palace. The museum opened in 2001 after a complete restoration of the somewhat dilapidated building. The museum collection is a collection of paintings by painters and sculptors from Alicante and the surrounding area, who worked between the 16th and 20th centuries. There are works by J. Agrosota, L. Casanova, A. Hisbert, F. Cabrera and other masters. The museum has a programme to support young talents.

Open time

Mercat Central d'Alacant

 4.5/5

25281 reviews

Alicante’s main market, located in a building that occupies an entire city block. The market is spread over two floors – one selling meat of all kinds and shapes, the other with numerous stalls selling seafood, fish, vegetables and fruit. The market also has a large section with wines, cheeses, olives, spices, nuts and all sorts of sweets.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Alicante City Hall

 4/5

1294 reviews

The building of the City Hall was built in the XVIII century according to the project of V. Soler in the Spanish Baroque style. Soler in the Spanish Baroque style. The construction work lasted about 90 years. In the square in front of the City Hall there is a system of fountains whose jets spurt directly from the pavement, delighting children and local dogs. Public celebrations are often held around the city hall. In the lobby of the building is a sculpture of St John by Salvador Dali.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Casa Carbonell

 4.5/5

1743 reviews

The building was erected in the 1920s in the then fashionable Art Nouveau style with neobaroque elements. Today it is considered one of the most picturesque in Alicante. The house was designed by architect J.B. Ramos for E. Carbonel, a textile industrialist who settled in Alicante. The luxurious building was erected on the site of the old town market next to the Palace Hotel.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

San Telmo Gastrobar

 4.6/5

867 reviews

The ship is permanently moored in the city’s harbour. It is a replica of a real 18th century galleon, which was built in Cuba. The ship took part in many battles, including the famous Battle of Trafalgar. After this defeated battle, the “Holy Trinity” sank off the coast of Cadiz in 1805. A replica of the ship was built in the 2000s. A restaurant, bar, nightclub and museum were built on board.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: Closed

Tabarca

 4.4/5

1591 reviews

The island is located near the Costa Blanca and is home to several dozen people employed in the tourist industry. The island is mentioned in documents of the XVIII century in connection with the seizure of its territory by the Tunisian army. There are several ancient churches and mansions on Tabarka. Numerous restaurants offering a wide variety of seafood dishes are open to tourists.

Playa del Postiguet

 4.3/5

2445 reviews

The beach is located in the centre of the Alicante resort area. Its picturesque surroundings, white sand and clear waters have earned it the prestigious Blue Flag seal of approval. Postiguet is considered to be the best beach in the town, with numerous cafes, playgrounds and water sports equipment hire. The beach is located quite close to the historic part of Alicante.

Open time

Parque de Bomberos - Ildefonso Prats

 4.1/5

20 reviews

A popular Spanish festival celebrated every summer from 18 – 29 June. It is dedicated to the Day of St John the Baptist. The largest celebrations take place in Alicante. All week long there are colourful processions, parades and a giant figure contest, fireworks, people burn effigies and jump over bonfires. Some of the traditions of this holiday are similar to the Slavic Summer Solstice Day.

Open time