Santa Bárbara Castle
The great fortress on Mount Benacantil, overlooking the sea and the city. One of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, with 360-degree views over the bay.
Top attractions in Alicante
What you can't miss in Alicante, with photos and context.
Explanada de España
The emblematic seafront promenade, with its wavy mosaic floor of six million tiles and its palm trees. The heart of Alicante life.
Santa Cruz quarter and old town
The white, steep lanes at the foot of the castle, full of flowers, next to the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás and the Baroque town hall.
Postiguet beach and La Albufereta
The golden-sand urban beach beside the castle, and the nearby coves. The Mediterranean a step from the centre.
Tabarca Island
The only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, a marine reserve, a boat ride from the port. Crystal-clear waters and a walled village.
Guadalest and the Costa Blanca
Inland, the village of Guadalest perched on the rock; along the coast, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Jávea, the full sweep of the Costa Blanca.