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Alicante is a popular destination in south east Spain that not only offers the great beaches that Spain’s coastline is famous for, but also beautiful and historic architecture, scenery, culture and tasty cuisine!
Many tourists think of Spain’s southern and eastern coasts as simply a beach holiday destination, but this isn’t the case. There is far more to Alicante than just the beach! The beaches won’t disappoint you and there are some right on the coast in the heart of the city, or head out of Alicante for some quieter and less built up options.
If you don’t want to laze on the beach you can also enjoy the promenade and esplanade in Alicante that run along the shoreline. This is a pleasant and easy place to take a stroll and you’ll often come across artists and traders.
Castle of Santa Barbara
The main landmark for Alicante is the Castle of Santa Barbara. The prominent position of the castle, perched on top of Mount Benacantil in the middle of the city, makes this hard to miss after all! There’s been some form of castle here for thousands of years and the present one dates back to the 9th century. Since 1963, when the castle was restored and opened to the public, it’s been one of the top tourist attractions in Alicante. Visitors can walk up the mountain to the castle or make use of the elevator, or road and come by car.
The Basilica of Santa Maria
The oldest active church in Alicante is the Basilica of Santa Maria which was built between the 14th and 16th centuries. This beautiful church is built in the gothic style and actually replaced an earlier mosque that once stood here.
San Nicolas Cathedral
Though not as pretty to look at, San Nicolas Cathedral is the main church of Alicante. It too was built on the site of an earlier mosque and was built between 1613 and 1662.
Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Alicante has a number of museums of which the Archaeological Museum is one of the most important. The museum has won awards thanks to its exhibits and artefacts that are displayed within eight different galleries. There are artefacts dating back as far as 100,000 years, right up to the 19th century.
Art museums are also prominent in Alicante and include the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, and the Asegurada Museum of Contemporary Arts.
Flights to Alicante
The Alicante Airport (airport code: ALC) is one of the busiest airports in Spain, handling nearly 10 million passengers on flights to Alicante each year. There is a public bus that will take you the 5 miles into the city, and there are taxis and car rentals too. Flights to Alicante can vary depending on whether it’s peak or off-peak season, but there are many airlines offering routes from numerous UK airports. BMIBaby, EasyJet, FlyBe, Jet2, Monarch, Ryan Air, Thomas Cook Airlines, and Thomson Airways all offer flights to Alicante from all over the UK.Alicante Tourist Attractions
The Beaches and Promenade of AlicanteMany tourists think of Spain’s southern and eastern coasts as simply a beach holiday destination, but this isn’t the case. There is far more to Alicante than just the beach! The beaches won’t disappoint you and there are some right on the coast in the heart of the city, or head out of Alicante for some quieter and less built up options.
If you don’t want to laze on the beach you can also enjoy the promenade and esplanade in Alicante that run along the shoreline. This is a pleasant and easy place to take a stroll and you’ll often come across artists and traders.
Castle of Santa Barbara
The main landmark for Alicante is the Castle of Santa Barbara. The prominent position of the castle, perched on top of Mount Benacantil in the middle of the city, makes this hard to miss after all! There’s been some form of castle here for thousands of years and the present one dates back to the 9th century. Since 1963, when the castle was restored and opened to the public, it’s been one of the top tourist attractions in Alicante. Visitors can walk up the mountain to the castle or make use of the elevator, or road and come by car.
The Basilica of Santa Maria
The oldest active church in Alicante is the Basilica of Santa Maria which was built between the 14th and 16th centuries. This beautiful church is built in the gothic style and actually replaced an earlier mosque that once stood here.
San Nicolas Cathedral
Though not as pretty to look at, San Nicolas Cathedral is the main church of Alicante. It too was built on the site of an earlier mosque and was built between 1613 and 1662.
Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Alicante has a number of museums of which the Archaeological Museum is one of the most important. The museum has won awards thanks to its exhibits and artefacts that are displayed within eight different galleries. There are artefacts dating back as far as 100,000 years, right up to the 19th century.
Art museums are also prominent in Alicante and include the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts, and the Asegurada Museum of Contemporary Arts.