Alicante gate way to Benidorm and the Costa Blanca, Spain
Attractions and places to visit
Castillo Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Castle)
This enormous castle located on high cliffs just behind Alicantes sea front esplande, . Spectacular views of Alicante
and the surrounding countryside can be seen from the castle ramparts.
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Santa Babara Castle
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari (San Nicolas Cathedral Church)
A renaissance style building. Building was completed in 1662. Rather plain on the outside but note the baroque styled alter
and the grills and wooded doors of the cloister
Iglesia de Santa Maria (St. Mary's Church)
The Iglesia 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 andnow has a mix of archiitectural styles. Of particular note is the golden alter from the15th century and font from
the 16th century.
Isla Tabarca (Island of 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.
Old Town
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de Belenes
Houses a world collection of nativity figures
Museo Taurino
Museo Arqueologico MARQ
Ayuntamiento (City Hall)
. The elegant Baroque city hall was completed in 1760
Beaches
Playa del Postiguet
The main town beach,can become crowded in high season.
Playa de la Albuferata
This beach is backed by the Roman ruins of the Lucentum
Playa de la Almadraba
A nudist beach and rocky coves
Playa de la Almadraba and at Playa San Juan,
A large sandy beach packed with bars and discos.
Bus Station
Estacion de Autobuses de Alicante
Calle Portugal, 15-17
3003 Alicante
Tel. 0034 965985003

Alicante |

Alicante Old Town Street |

Alicante harbour |
Photographs of Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
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Alicante harbour |

Hotel Melia Alicante |

Hotel Melia Alicante |
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Photographs of Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
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