Visit Alicante

Here’s the entrance to the lift that takes you up to the castle, perched at the top of Mount Benacantil. After some thought, we’ve decided to recommend this option, even though it’s a paid service, which we normally try to avoid. But the climb is fairly steep, and with the heat of the day, you may prefer to pay the small fee rather than hike all Read more

Here we are, at the top of Mount Benacantil! If you made the climb on foot, congratulations, you’ve covered over three kilometres and reached an elevation of 169 metres. For the rest of you, don’t worry, you’ll still get to enjoy the views and the walk, as we’ll be heading back down through Ereta Park. You’re now standing on the Read more

As you take the path down through Ereta Park into Alicante’s old town, you’ll be treated to sweeping views over the sparkling bay. There are plenty of scenic balconies and viewpoints along the way, so take your time and don’t forget to snap a few photos! While you’re admiring the view, let me tell you the legend behind one of Read more

At the foot of Santa Barbara Castle, nestled on the slopes of Mount Benacantil, lies the picturesque Santa Cruz district, often called the Cuna de Alicante, or the cradle of the city. This is where the soul of Alicante lives, in a maze of narrow alleys and winding staircases. The colourful and whitewashed houses are decorated with hanging Read more

You’re now standing in front of one of Alicante’s true institutions, its Central Market. No visit to a city is complete without stepping into its culinary heart, and that’s especially true in Spain, where delicious tapas tempt you at every corner. Just one look at the building is enough to know you’re in for something special. This magnificent Read more

On your left is the Teatro Principal, Alicante’s main performing arts venue. It was built in 1845, when Alicante was thriving thanks to trade that stretched all the way to the Americas. A group of wealthy merchants, landowners, and aristocrats decided that Alicante deserved a theatre to match its growing cultural importance. There were Read more

Juste un mot sur la porte d’entrée que vous voyez sur votre droite. Elle mène au palais du Portalet et vous permet de découvrir gratuitement les lieux.  Read more

Welcome to Plaza Portal de Elche, a charming square filled with history and shade, thanks to its towering hundred-year-old ficus trees. The 19th-century kiosk, the inviting café terraces, and the peaceful atmosphere make this one of Alicante’s most beloved corners. Yet, before turning into this peaceful corner, the square went by a far Read more

Welcome to San Francisco Street, better known by its nickname Calle de las Setas, or Mushroom Street! Strolling down this colourful walkway feels like stepping into a storybook, where giant insects rest alongside four-metre-tall mushrooms, all set on a colourful cobbled path. This street’s transformation was launched in late 2013, as Read more

At the end of the promenade, you’ll spot a square marking the entrance to a park. The square, the monument, and the park are all named after José Canalejas, a Spanish politician active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as a minister, Speaker of the Congress, and Member of Parliament, before being assassinated in Read more

You’ve now arrived at one of Alicante’s most charming little squares, Plaza Gabriel Miró, named after the famous writer who was born here in the city. Locals sometimes still call it Plaza de Correos, a throwback to the old post and telegraph office on your left. Step into the centre of the square to find a beautiful fountain known as La Read more

Alicante’s Explanada de España, reminiscent of Copacabana in Rio or the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, is a palm-lined avenue that runs along the waterfront, paved with more than six million red, white, and black marble tiles. The undulating wave pattern has become one of the city’s signature images. The promenade is dotted with Read more

Welcome to the heart of Alicante, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, or Town Hall Square. The town hall is housed in a beautiful 18th-century Baroque palace, built between 1699 and 1780. Its main façade stretches 49 metres wide and is flanked by two identical towers. Next to the entrance, you’ll see a bust of Cervantes, placed here to mark Read more

You’re now standing in front of the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari, one of the largest churches in Alicante, and dedicated to the city’s patron saint, Saint Nicholas. It was built in the 17th century over the remains of a medieval temple, which served as a parish church in the 13th century constructed on the site of an old Moorish mosque. Read more