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Alicante Attractions

Your guide to the best places to visit in Alicante, Spain, old and new.

Things to do in Alicante – top Alicante must-see attractions

Alicante is a sun-drenched Mediterranean city where ancient fortifications, Baroque churches, and lively plazas tell the story of centuries of conquest and culture. Its skyline shifts from hilltop castles to ornate cathedrals and wide coastal promenades, giving every corner a different feel. Among the best places to visit in Alicante, Spain, you can tour a 9th-century castle with panoramic sea views, browse Phoenician artifacts at MARQ, or stroll the iconic mosaic-tiled Explanada de España. Check out the full list below and start planning your trip.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Museums
Museums
Monuments
Monuments
Squares
Squares
Churches
Churches
Santa Barbara Castle
History Geeks
Santa Barbara Castle
Why visit?
  • Panoramic sea views
  • Medieval battlements
  • Hilltop cannon terrace
MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante
History Geeks
MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Why visit?
  • Phoenician artifacts
  • Interactive digs
  • Award-winning layout
Explanada de España
Couples
Explanada de España
Why visit?
  • Mosaic marble pavement
  • Palm-lined promenade
  • Harborside setting
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari
History Geeks
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari
Why visit?
  • Blue-domed baroque nave
  • 17th-century cloisters
  • Ornate stone altarpiece
MACA Contemporary Art Museum
Art & Culture Lovers
MACA Contemporary Art Museum
Why visit?
  • Rotating contemporary shows
  • Minimalist gallery spaces
  • Free admission days
Basilica of Santa Maria
History Geeks
Basilica of Santa Maria
Why visit?
  • Gothic 15th-century facade
  • Carved stone portal
  • Original Baroque altarpiece
Mercado Central de Alicante
Families
Mercado Central de Alicante
Why visit?
  • Fresh local produce
  • Ruta de la Madera bars
  • Art Nouveau ironwork
Port of Alicante
Couples
Port of Alicante
Why visit?
  • Ferry and cruise terminal
  • Waterfront walkways
  • Yacht and sailboat docks
Plaza de Los Luceros
History Geeks
Plaza de Los Luceros
Why visit?
  • 1931 Futurist fountain
  • Broad tree-lined square
  • Central city meeting point
Barrio Santa Cruz
History Geeks
Barrio Santa Cruz
Why visit?
  • Whitewashed medieval lanes
  • Castle-base location
  • Colorful flower-pot walls
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