Alicante Essentials

Explore Alicante's historical landmarks, from the 9th-century Castle of Santa Bárbara on Mount Benacantil to the Gothic Basilica of Santa María, built over a former mosque. The city's architectural heritage includes the 18th-century Baroque Town Hall and the early 20th-century Central Market. Walk the mosaic-tiled Explanada de España or visit the Archaeological Museum (MARQ) for insights into local history. Modern culture is represented by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), while the city's oldest park and central squares showcase its 19th and 20th-century urban evolution.

Castle of Santa Bárbara

Located on Mount Benacantil, the castle that once served as a prison watches over the city of Alicante and offers spectacular views.

Explanada de España

Running parallel to the port of Alicante, this "esplanade" is a popular promenade lined with hundreds of palm trees.

Central Market

This basilica-like building is home to a central food market ever since it was built in the early 20th century.

El Postiguet Beach

Situated near the heart of the city, El Postiguet is one of the most popular beaches in the area.

Santa María Church, Alicante

This is the oldest active church in Alicante, built on the site of a former mosque.

San Nicolás de Bari Procathedral

San Nicolás de Bari is one of the most important churches in Alicante, located in the historical district of the city.

Town Hall of Alicante City

Built in the 18th century, this town hall will amaze you with its grand architecture.

Archaeological Museum of Alicante

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante is an archaeological museum in Alicante, Spain.

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is a municipal museum in Alicante, Spain. It exhibits 20th-century and contemporary art.

Plaza de los Luceros

Central square featuring a monumental 1930s fountain by sculptor Daniel Bañuls. It serves as the primary site for the Mascletà firework displays during the annual Bonfires of Saint John festival.

Parque de Canalejas

The city's oldest park, established in 1886, is characterized by its massive, century-old Ficus trees with sprawling canopies and stone sculptures of lions and dogs.