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Alicante (Valencian: Alacant) is a city and municipality in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city was 337,482 as of 2020, the second-largest in the Valencian Community.
- 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. You'll find this stretch of shoreline just about 6 miles northeast of Alicante city. Playa de San Juan is known as one of Spain's best beaches; in fact, many recent travelers said it offers a better beach experience than Postiguet.
- Free, Castles/Palaces, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Situated on a mountaintop overlooking Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara is one of the largest medieval fortresses in the country.
- Free, Neighborhood/Area. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Although many visitors head straight to the beaches when they arrive in Alicante, you would be remiss to skip out on a stroll through the city's Old Town.
- Festivals, Free. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Las Hogueras de San Juan (the Bonfires of Saint John) is a festival that occurs each year in late June, and it's one of the most important events in Alicante.
Discover Alicante, a city with light, culture, history and gastronomy. Find practical information, accommodation, transport, attractions, events and more on the official tourism website.
- Santa Barbara Castle. Perhaps the most famous of the things to do in Alicante, Santa Barbara Castle or Castell de la Santa Bàrbara sits atop a hill on the edge of the city.
- Central Market. The Central Market of Alicante or Mercat Central d’Alacant is located right in the city center and is easily walkable from the boardwalk area or the old town of Alicante.
- Archaeological Museum of Alicante. The Archaeological Museum of Alicante or MARQ for short is a history-lovers must-see attraction in Alicante. Located inside a beautiful building that was once the hospital of San Juan de Dios, the collection is a wide variety of art and artifacts which are divided into different areas of the museum.
- MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante. MACA is my personal favorite thing to do in Alicante. Considering Alicante is such a small city, this museum is just as good as the contemporary art museums in Valencia or Malaga.
Discover Alicante, a port city on the Costa Blanca with a rich history and a lively atmosphere. Explore its attractions, such as the Castle of Santa Barbara, the Explanada de España and the Museum of Contemporary Art, and enjoy its cuisine and traditions.
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Discover the highlights of Alicante, a city with a rich history, excellent beaches, and diverse cultural attractions. Explore the Castle of Santa Bárbara, the Tabarca Island, the Explanada, the museums, and more.
Discover Alicante, a dynamic and attractive Spanish city with a castle, old quarter and long waterfront. Find attractions, activities, articles and guidebooks to plan your trip with Lonely Planet.
