Alicante

Castles & palaces

Santa Bárbara Castle

A castle atop Mount Benacantil in Alicante, Spain, offering sweeping views over the Bay of Alicante. Seen from the beach, the mountain's profile resembles a face, making it a symbol of the city.

Nature

Benacantil

A mountain overlooking downtown Alicante, considered one of the city's signature landscapes. The view of the Alicante cityscape from here is especially impressive.

Temples & religious sites

Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari

A Catholic co-cathedral in Alicante dedicated to St. Nicholas. It was raised to co-cathedral status by Pope John XXIII in 1959, making it a historic church with a long legacy.

Temples & religious sites

Basilica of Saint Mary

This is Alicante's oldest church still in use, built in Valencian Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries on the site of a former mosque. Its layered history is part of what makes a visit worthwhile.

Nature

Alicante Bay

A Mediterranean bay that wraps around the city of Alicante. Walking along the shore offers sweeping views of the open sea.

Nature

Platja del Postiguet

The main beach right next to downtown Alicante. Its promenade-lined setting makes it a great place to swim and relax at the same time.

Views & landmarks

Estudiotel Alicante

A 35-story, 117-meter-tall building near Luceros Square in Alicante, considered the tallest building in the city. It also functions as a hotel, making it a great place to stay while enjoying views over downtown.

Museums & galleries

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts

An art museum in Alicante housed in the Palacio Conde de Lumiares, built between the 18th and 19th centuries. Inside this historically significant building, visitors can view the artworks on display.