Alicante: wine and tapas tasting at Santa Bárbara Castle
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Guided tasting of three wines with Alicante tapas at the Contramina Bastion of Santa Bárbara Castle, with sea views. DO Alicante or premium option. Rated 4.4/5 from 718 reviews.
- 45 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Tasting at the top of Santa Bárbara Castle
- Three wines explained by a specialist
- Tapas and Alicante cured sausage
- DO Alicante or premium option
- Views over the sea and city
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Our take
The setting is the star: tasting Alicante wine with the city and the sea at your feet. It is short and the rating (4.4/5) is a bit lower than other tastings, so treat it as a nice add-on to your castle visit rather than a full wine experience.
What's included
- Wine tasting depending on the option chosen
- Tapas tasting
Good to know
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- DO Alicante option: one white, one red and one sweet wine paired with local products
- Premium option: three wines rated over 92 Parker points
- Unaccompanied minors are not allowed
- Groups of up to 20 people
Meeting point
Santa Bárbara Castle, Contramina Bastion (second lift stop), Alicante.
Go up to the castle and get off the lift at the second stop, at the Contramina Bastion.
The experience
What you will see
- Santa Bárbara Castle, on top of Mount Benacantil.
- Views over the sea, the port and the whole city from the Contramina Bastion.
- DO Alicante wines, including the area's traditional sweet wine.
How it works
You go up to the castle and head to the Contramina Bastion, at the second lift stop. There a specialist talks you through three wines, depending on the option chosen, while you pair them with Alicante tapas and cured sausage.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone visiting the castle who wants to round off the visit with something different.
- Couples after a short plan with views.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone after a long winery tasting: a countryside wine tour is a better fit.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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→ What to see in Alicante: castle, old town and beaches
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→ Tabarca Island: how to visit it from Alicante (boat and tips)
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