Discover Alicante

What can I see on Alicante?

Fall in love with the city and its surroundings. Alicante is, without a doubt, the best place to enjoy your holidays or a getaway. As a couple, with family or friends, the city has attractions for all ages and tastes.

Places to visit

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Alicante is a party

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Gastronomy

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Places to visit

Its most beautiful and emblematic corners await you. Whether you like to enjoy nature or if you are more into cultural tourism, Alicante offers you endless possibilities. These are just a few of our favourites.

Paseo de la Explanada

From the Puerta del Mar to the Canalejas park stretches the Explanada de España, a promenade that you cannot miss. Parallel to the port, it is one of the most famous pedestrian streets in the city. Its wavy mosaic of blue, red and white colors is one of the hallmarks of the city and a great tourist attraction. How to get there?

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Located at the top of Mount Benacantil, it is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain. Very close to the city center and with free access, it is one of the enclaves that you cannot miss on your visit. Exhibitions, the best views of Alicante, concerts, dramatized visits... and much more! How to get there?

Playa del Postiguet

Right in the center of Alicante, next to the Explanada and at the foot of the Santa Bárbara Castle, this beach is the most famous in the city. Delight yourself with a bath in its calm waters, sunbathe on its fine golden sand or enjoy a coffee in front of the sea on the Gómiz promenade, will delight any visitor. How to get there?

Concatedral de San Nicolás

Built on the remains of an old mosque, this Herrerian Renaissance-style construction is located in the heart of the city. One of the most outstanding elements of the Co-Cathedral is its Communion Chapel, considered one of the most beautiful examples of Spanish Baroque. How to get there?

Barrio de Santa Cruz

Located at the foot of Mount Benacantil, it is one of the most magical corners of the city. The old town is full of picturesque streets, white houses, colored tiles and borders, flowers hanging from facades and balconies... It also offers several viewpoints from which you can enjoy excellent panoramic views. How to get there?

Isla de Tabarca

Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. It is located in front of the city and its visit is usually one day. Just an hour away, there are multiple departures from the port of Alicante itself. On the island you can enjoy paradisiacal beaches and coves with transparent waters and fine white sand. How to get there?

Fogueres de Sant Joan

From 20 to 29 of June.

The main festivals of Alicante, declared of International Tourist Interest, are celebrated with the arrival of the summer solstice. In them, unique acts are experienced with its peak day being June 24, when the Bonfires are lit, cardboard and wood monuments that fill the city with satirical representations.

After the big days, and until June 29, fireworks are held every night at the end of Playa del Postiguet. Without a doubt, it is one of the best times to visit the city since the arrival of summer joins the festivities. Some dates in which to fully enjoy all the attractions of the city.

Moros y Cristianos

In several days.

There are numerous towns in the province that celebrate this festivity, commemorating the reconquest of the Christians to the lands occupied by the Arabs. Its parades, the costumes, the music, the participation of the citizens... are a true marvel. Some of the most famous are those of Alcoy, Villajoyosa, Crevillente, Villena or Elda, among others. Of course, they are also held in Alicante city, although this time it is by neighborhood and on different dates..

Romería de Santa Faz

March-April.

On the second Thursday after Holy Thursday, the Santa Faz Pilgrimage is celebrated, where more than 250,000 pilgrims walk from the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari to the Santa Faz Monastery. In it is the canvas in which the image of the "face" of Christ collected by Veronica is embodied. It is traditional for those who attend the pilgrimage to wear the typical pilgrim costume and the pilgrim's cane. In addition, halfway there is the traditional "paraeta" to eat ring-shaped pastry and mistela. And it is common to see pilgrims eating outdoors in the surrounding fields.

Carnaval

February.

Carnival night is one of the most fun of the year. The citizens are concentrated in one of the main avenues of the city, La Rambla, which fills up with all kinds of characters at night. It is a party that is lived in the street and involves all citizens. In addition, in the center of the city you will find the best bars to sit down and have a drink. We recommend that you start with the typical Castaños afternoon. It sure won't let you down. And, of course, don't forget to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.

Gastronomy

Alicante gastronomy has its pillar in the Mediterranean, a sea that bathes its coasts and from which some of its best delicacies are extracted. It is also a land of orchards, so vegetables and legumes are a fundamental part of their meals.