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Tourist Information
Alicante Tourist information, Alicante Attractions & Alicante Guide, Costa Blanca, Spain
Alicante Bullring (Plaza de Toros) Alicante Promenade Carbonell House (Casa Carbonell) El Ereta Park El Palmeral Park
Nuestra Senora de Gracia Alicante Optical Illusion Pavement Plaza de Luceros Old Town Provincial Council Alicante
San Nicolas Co-Cathedral Church Santa Barbara Castle St. Mary's Church The Harbour & Boat Trips Town Hall
Alicante Bars, Cafes & Restaurants Alicante Hotels
Alicante Beaches
Playa del Postiguet Playa de la Albuferata Playa de la Almadraba Playa San Juan
Shopping in Alicante
Central Market Alicante Craft-Market on the Promenade El Corte Ingles Department Store Alicante
Rambla de Mendez Nunez Panoramis Shopping Centre Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre
Museums
Bullfighting Museum Nativity Museum (Museo de Belenes) Modern Art Museum (Museo de Arte Moderno)
Alicante Transport
Alicante Bus Station Alicante RENFE Train Station Alicante & Costa Blanca Trams
Alicante Attractions and places to visit
Alicante Santa Barbara Castle
This enormous castle located on high cliffs just behind Alicante's sea front esplanade, . Spectacular views of Alicante and the surrounding countryside can be seen from the castle ramparts.
Santa Barbara Castle Location
Situated on top of Benacantil Mountain, very near to the sea front and just East of the city centre
Access to the Castle
- A pedestrian tunnel and lift gives easy access to the castle from the back of the sea front buildings. Sign posted on the promenade and shown on our map
- A road winds itself up the mountain to a car park at the castle. Roads starts near Marq
- Various footpaths
More information, photographs & Access to Santa Barbara Castle
See Location of Santa Barbara Castle, Marq & Lift on our Alicante Map
San Nicolas Cathedral Description
The San Nicolas Co-Cathedral , the main church in Alicante is renaissance style building. Building was completed in 1662. Rather plain on the outside but note the outstanding interior including the baroque styled alter and the grills and wooded doors of the cloister
The blue tiled dome called a cupula is 45 metres high
Built
1616 to 1662
and built over a mosque
Open
Monday to Saturday: 11.30am - 12.30pm / 5.30pm - 6.30pm
San Nicolas Cathedral Location
Located in the old town centre between the Town hall and Tourist information office
Calle de los Labradores / Calle de Miguel Solar / Calle de San Nicolas
See Location of San Nicolas Cathedral on our Alicante Map
Sant Maria Basilica Alicante
St. Mary's Church Description
The Iglesia or Basilica de Santa Maria was built in the 13th-century replacing an ancient Arab mosque. The building is Alicante's oldest church and has a gothic interior, and baroque high altar and doorway and was on that was on the site. The church has been altered many times and now has a mix of architectural styles. Of particular note is the golden alter from the15th century and font from the 16th century
Built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 15th century
Open
Monday to Saturday: 10.30am - 12.00pm / 6pm -7.30pm
St. Mary's Church Location
A few streets inland from the Tram Puerto del Mar Tram Stop on the sea front at the meeting of Calle Mayor and Calle Villavieja
See Location of St. Mary's Church on our Alicante Map
Town Hall Alicante
Town Hall Description
The elegant Baroque town hall was completed in 1760 was designed by the architect Lorenzo Chapula.
The 2 towers are 165 foot high and built over archways allowing the visitor to access the other side of the building. One of the towers contains a clock on the front and back faces of the tower.
Between the 2 towers is a stone balustrade and a central shorter tower capped with a blue tiled dome set back so is not noticed if viewing from close to the building.
Town Hall Location
Located 150 metresback from the sea front esplanade at the corner of the Eastern harbour sea wall, and the Casa Carbonell
Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1
See Location of Town Hall on our Alicante Map
Casa Carbonell Alicante
Casa Carbonell Description
This outstanding building was built for the extremely rich textile magnate Enrique Carbonell from Alcoy, by the architect Juan Vidal Ramos between 1922 and 1925.
Casa Carbonell Location
Located right on the sea front promenade, 1 Calle de l'Explanada de Espana opposite the eastern corner of the Marina.
See Location of Casa Carbonell on our Alicante Map
Alicante Canalejas Park
Alicante Pavement Espanada
Alicante Promenade Description
The section next to the Marina has got to be one of the best promenades any where in the world. Very wide with lines of palm and other trees, plenty of bars restaurants and cafes and occasional events.
Optical Illusion Pavement
Look out for the pavement shown in our photograph, click photo to enlarge, and note how it is in undulating between low and higher sections. This effect is an optical illusion caused by the pattern and is in fact perfectly flat. The effect is so realistic that some people can not walk on it
Open Air Craft Market
One section of the promenade has an area of open air market stalls selling mainly craft items
Alicante Promenade Location
The best part of the promenade backs the full length of Alicante port / maria and eastwards for about 200 metres backing the beach that continues up to La Marina Tram Station
See Location of Alicante Promenade on our Alicante Map
Plaza de Luceros Alicante
Cafe in Plaza de Luceros Alicante
Plaza de Luceros Description
A large circular plaza with a roundabout at the junction of the 2 main roads. In the centre of the roundabout is a tall imposing monument with beautifully statues, sculptures and carvings consisting of 4 horses, the four seasons
The monument is surrounded by water jet fountains
A ring of palm trees surround the roundabout and a second larger ring around the Plaza
An underground tram station, Luceros, along with car parking opened under the Plaza in June 2010
This is a nice spot to enjoy a break at one of the pavement bar / cafe/ restaurants in the Plaza
Plaza de Luceros Location
At the Junction of Avenida de Alfonso el Sabio, Avenida de la Estación Paseo de Soto and the Paseo General Marv
See Location of Plaza de Luceros on our Alicante Map
El Erata Sign
El Ereta Park Description
The most interesting of the several paths up to the castle is through El Ereta Park
El Ereta Park Location
El Ereta Park is located on the South Western slopes of Mount Benacantil. It is located between the Santa Barbara castle and the old part of Alicante.
If you are feeling fit it is a steep uphill climb to the castle
See Location of Ereta Park on our Alicante Map
Alicante Provincial Council
Provincia Palace Alicante
Alicante Provincial Council Description
The Alicante Provincial Council building is on a busy road, Avda. de la Estacion. It was built by Juan Vidal Ramos a famous Alicante architect in 1928. Who also built the Edificio Carbonell Building which stands at number 1 on the Explanada de España.
Once you are inside this beautiful building there is an art gallery and also 'Garden of Celebrites' which has 'monuments' honouring Alicante's celebrities.
The architecture is influenced by the Italian and Baroque neoclassical style of the Bourbon ic palaces in Madrid.
The role of the Alicante Provincial Council is to cover all the municipalities that make up the province of Alicante. The Provincial Council is formed by elected representatives from the municipal councilors. It is headed by a president.
Alicante Provincial Council Location
Address: Avda. de la Estación, 6, Alicante
See Location of Provincial Council on our Alicante Map
Nuestra Senora de Gracia tower
Nuestra Senora de Gracia is the centre building on the right
Our Lady of Grace Parish Church (Nuestra Senora de Gracia) Description
The church was burned down in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War 1936 - 39 and rebuilding started in 1945 and the new modern church opened in 1951
It is necessary to stand back from the building to obtain a good view of the large dome
Nuestra Senora de Gracia Location
The Front is facing the large square, Plaza de Montanyeta, and the 38 metre tall octagonal,tower at the rear is at the junction of Calle Felipe Berge & Calle Jerusalen and has an entrance to the sacristy
See Location of Nuestra Senora de Gracia on our Alicante Map
MARQ Museum
MARQ Archaeological Museum Description
The MARQ Museum is a traditional museum with items being classified and indexed.but displays it's artifacts in a modern artistic manner and also uses audi / visual displays.
There is a small entrance fee with concession prices for students, Senior citizens etc.
MARQ Archaeological Museum Location
The museum is located 200 metres North from the underground MARQ tram station, behind the Sanitarium Hospital, Casa Reposo y Sanatorio del Perpetuo Socorro
Address: Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla, Alicante. Telephone: 965 149 000 Website Click the Union Flag for English pages
Bus: Routes 2,6,9,20 and 23
Tram Lines 1,2,3 Tram Station Marq
See Location of MARQ Archaeological Museum on our Alicante Map
Alicante Bull Ring
Bullfighting Museum
Bullring (Plaza de Toros) & Bullfighting Museum Description
A permanent collection of bull fighting artifacts and memorabilia. See the beautiful suit of lights, matador capes and sword. There is also some stuffed bulls heads mounted on the walls.
Bullring (Plaza de Toros) & Bullfighting Museum Location
Plaza de Espana, 7
The museum is located next to the Alicante Bullring (Plaza de Toros). The sand coloured building just in front of the bullring and left of photograph centre and church dome
See Location of Bullring & Bullfighting Museum on our Alicante Map
Museo de Belenes Description
Houses a world collection of figures& includes the different aspects of the birth and life of Jesus Christ,
In Spain families tend to have a nativity scene as the centre piece of there christmas decorations in place of the British tradition of a christmas tree.
Museo de Belenes Location
Located 100 metres north of the just up the road from the tree lined square to the rear of Town Hall
Address: c / San Agustín, 3, 03002, Alicante, Spain
See Location of Nativity Museum on our Alicante Map
El Palmeral Park Description
El Palmeral Park is beautiful and a local favourite park in Alicante. The park has trails to walk along, lakes,streams, children's playgrounds, picnic tables, a concert area and a cross country cycling circuit
Near the main road the park is maintained with 100's of palm trees and much greener than the rougher scrub land with walking trails further inland
El Palmeral Park Location
600 metres south of the southern section of the port on the land ward side of the coastal road, Avenida de Elche.
See Location of El Palmeral Park on our Alicante Map
Alicante Old Town
Museo de Arte Moderno Description
Museo de Arte Moderno Location
See Location of Museo de Arte Moderno on our Alicante Map
Alicante Boat Trips
Island of Tabarca (Isla Tabarca)
The Isla Tabarca is located 3 miles from Santa Pola and 11 miles from Alicante. The island declared an historic monument in 1964 The island has fortified walls, bastion and doorways and was a an island from which pirates operated in ancient times.
See Location of The Harbour & Boat Trips on our Alicante Map
Alicante Bars, Cafes & Restaurants
Alicante has a fabulous pavement cafe culture, with pavement cafe ,bars & restaurants scattered through out the city centre. Below is a small selection of photographs of these venues to wet your appetite taken in a walk around the centre.
 Alicante Cafe Espanada |
 Alicante Cafe in shade of a large Fig Tree |
 Cafe in Alicante's Calle Mayo |
 Alicante Street Cafes |
 Plaza Nueva |
 Casa de Gadea Cafe |
 Alicante Town Hall Archway |
 Plaza Nueva Cafe |
 Cafe opposite Alicante Bus Station |
 Town Hall Fountains |
Cafe in Plaza de Luceros Alicante |
 Old Town steps |
Alicante Beaches
Playa del Postiguet Description
The main town beach,can become crowded in high season and awarded with a .blue flag status. Playa del Postiguet is backed by the magnificent backdrop of the towering rock cliffs of Mount Benacantil topped with the impressive battlements of Alicante Castle, Castillo Santa Barbara
Getting to Playa del Postiguet - Walking
Walking
The beach is an easy walk from Alicante Old town, head for the eastern end of the marina on the sea front turn left and you are at the start of the beach
From Alicante Castle, use the lift and cross the minor road, use the pedestrian bridge to cross the main road and you are at the beach
Playa del Postiguet Location & Transport
Trams Line 3 Map Yellow line
Tram line 3 get of at:
- La Marina Tram Station for the eastern end of the beach. Located immediately east of the Marina, Hotel Melia and the tram Stop Puerta del Mar
or - Immediately west of the tram Stop Puerta del Mar
See Location of Playa del Postiguet on our Alicante Map
Playa de la Albuferata Description
Playa de la Albuferata beach is is about 200 metres long and consists of fine golden sands. The beach has lifeguards, first aid post, disabled access and parasols are available to hire.
200 metres to the east is a small marina and 100 metres inland from the marina is the archeological site of Roman ruins of the Lucentum
Playa de la Albuferata Location
Located to the north east of Alicante in Albufereta
Tram stop La Isleta on Tram Lines 1, 3 & 4. Line 1 & 3 Map Line 4 Map
Playa de la Albuferata Location
See Location of Playa de la Albuferata on our Alicante Map
Playa de la Almadraba Description
A nudist beach and rocky coves
Playa de la Almadraba Location
See Location of Playa de la Almadraba on our Alicante Map
Playa San Juan Description
A large sandy beach packed with bars and discos.
Playa San Juan Location
Playa San Juan is located on the north east side of the large Albuferata peninsular 7 kilometres north east off Alicante centre
Tram stops: Av. Benidorm, Londres, Plaza La Coruna on Line 4 Line 4 Map
See Location of Playa San Juan on our Alicante Map
Alicante Transport
Alicante Bus Station Alicante RENFE Train Station Alicante & Costa Blanca Trams formerly the FGV railway
Alicante Bus Station (Estacion de Autobuses de Alicante)
Alicante Bus Station Description:
The bus Station consists of a large building with information / ticket offices for several bus companies including Subus & Alsa. There is also a cafe , and more cafes opposite the main entrance in Calle Portugal.
To the rear are the open air bus stands. with passenger areas covered with a flat roof supported on pillars
Alicante Bus Station Address:
Calle Portugal, 15-17.
3003 Alicante
Tel. 0034 965985003
 Alicante Bus Station Entrance |
 Bus Platforms Alicante Bus Station |
| Cafe opposite Alicante Bus Station The Tourist Information Office Public Telephones and yellow post box can be seen behind the ladies head |
Click thumbnails for an enlargement |
 Subus in Alicante Bus Station |
 Baile bus in Alicante Bus Station |
Bus Station Location
See Location of Alicante Central Market on our Alicante Map
Alicante RENFE Train Station
Alicante RENFE Train Terminal
 Information & tickets Alicante RENFE Train Station |
 3 Trains in Alicante RENFE Train Station |
RENFE is Spain's National Rail Network with rail connections to France and the rest of Europe including the UK via the Channel Tunnel
The Euromed is a high speed train that operates between Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante.
Eurail Global Pass
Youth Pass
Seniors Pass
Passes, Rail Tickets
Alicante & Costa Blanca Trams
The former FGV railway from Alicante - Benidorm - Denia is now completely converted to a modern tram system. With an increase in the number of lines in and around Alicante with further line additions being carried out or being planned
 La Marina Tram station |
 Adverts on Tram side |
 Tram in El Campello Tram Station |
Click thumbnails for an enlargement |
 Tram interior |
 Tram in station |
In depth information can be found here The Tram / Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana ( FGV )
Tram Maps
Tram Map Lines 1 Alicante - Benidorm & Line 3 Alicante Mercado - Venta Lanuza
Tram Map Line 3 Alicante Puerta del Mar r - Plaza La Coruna
Shopping in Alicante
Shopping in Alicante
Central Market Alicante Craft-Market on the Promenade El Corte Ingles Department Store Alicante
Rambla de Mendez Nunez Panoramis Shopping Centre Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre
Alicante Central Market
Alicante Central Market Description
A distinguished art deco building built by Juan Vidal Ramos in 1911 to 1912 on the site of the old city walls. The building is rectangular in shape with a round extension, topped with a cupola in the front left corner.
The market has a wide variety of food that is popular with the local residents
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 7.30am - 2.30pm.
Alicante Central Market Location
Located at 1 Av de Alfonsso X El Sabio, 100 metres down hill from the underground Mercado Tram station
See Location of Alicante Central Market on our Alicante Map
Alicante El Corte Ingles
El Corte Ingles Description
El Corte Ingles is Spain's largest chain of Department Stores that has branches through out Mainland Spain, Canary Islands and Balearic Islands
The 3 stores in Alicante are located fairly close together and each store specialises in the goods on offer as displayed next to the addresses below
El Corte Ingles Location
- Av.Maisonnave 53 - Fashion
- Av.F.Soto 1 and 3 - House & Home
- Castelar, 3 - Computer, Audio and Video
See Location of El Corte Ingles on our Alicante Map
Alicante Open Air Market
Handbag Stall
Craft-Market Description
The market has a wide selection of stalls selling mainly craft type goods
Craft-Market Location
See Location of Craft-Market on our Alicante Map
Sculpture
The Rambla de Mendez Nunez is the main shopping street in Alicante. A tourist Information office is also located in this street
and also the streets westwards to Avenida de Federica Soto
Rambla de Mendez Nunez Location
The Rambla runs from near the Mercado Tram Station to the Casa Carbonell on the sea front
See Location of Rambla de Mendez Nunez on our Alicante Map
Panoramis Shopping Centre
Panoramis Shopping Centre Description
A shopping centre with a wide variety of shops, bar / cafes,pubs, restaurants and a multi screen cinema
Panoramis Shopping Centre Location
Located on the western side of the marina and overlooking it.
Address: Muelle de Poniente, 6
See Location of Panoramis Shopping Centre on our Alicante Map
Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre
Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre and Cinema Multi screen Description
Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre Location
Located on Avenida Denia, 400 metres north west from Marq Tram station
See Location of Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre on our Alicante Map
More Shopping ideas
Mecadillo de Campoamor a market located in Campoamor near to the Bull Ring
Destinations from Alicante Train Station
| Alcázar de San Juan | Guadalajara | Ponferrada |
| A Coruña | Hendaya | Pontevedra |
| Abrantes | Huelva | Portbou |
| Albacete | Huesca | Puente Genil-Herrera |
| Algeciras | rún | Puerto Santa María |
| Almería | Jaén | Puertollano |
| Antequera - Sta. Ana | Jerez de la Frontera | Reus |
| Avila | León | Sahagún |
| Badajoz | Limoges | Salamanca |
| Barcelona | Linares-Baeza | San Fernando - Bahía Sur |
| Bardonecchia | Lisboa - Oriente | San Sebastián/Donostia |
| Benicassim | Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | Santander |
| Berna/Bern | Lleida | Santiago de Compostela |
| Bilbao-Abando | Logroño | Segovia |
| Blois | Lorca-Sutullena | Segovia-Guiomar |
| Bobadilla | Lugo | Sevilla |
| Burgos Rosa de Lima | Madrid | Soria |
| Cáceres | Málaga María Zambrano | Tarragona |
| Cádiz | Marvao - Beira | Tarragona Camp |
| Calatayud | Medina del Campo | Teruel |
| Camp de Tarragona | Mérida | Toledo |
| Cartagena | Milán/Milano | Turín/Torino |
| Castellón /Castelló | Miranda de Ebro | Tudela de Navarra |
| Ciudad Real | Monforte de Lemos | Valdepeñas |
| Córdoba | Montpellier | Valencia |
| Cuenca | Monzón-Río Cinca | Valladolid Campo Grande |
| Elda-Petrer | Murcia | Vigo |
| Entroncamento | Navalmoral de la Mata | Villena |
| Ferrol | Novara | Vitoria/Gasteiz |
| Figueres | Orleans-Les Aubrais | Xàtiva |
| Friburgo/Fribourg | Oropesa/Orpesa | Zamora |
| Gandía | Ourense | Zaragoza |
| Ginebra/Geneve | Oviedo | Zurich |
| Gijón | Palencia | |
| Girona | Pamplona/Iruña | |
| Granada | París Austerlitz |
