Sights
Santa Bárbara Castle
A big medieval fortress on Mount Benacantil, 166 m above the sea. Take the lift from beside Postiguet beach up through the rock, then walk down through the old quarter.
- The cruise terminal is at the far end of the harbour, roughly 1.5 km from the Explanada; allow 20 minutes each way on foot.
- Most museums close on Mondays; the Mercado Central is closed on Sundays.
- The Basilica of Santa María opens to visitors only from 13:00 on Sundays.
Where ships dock
Ready-made days
4hours
Santa Bárbara Castle → Barrio de Santa Cruz → Basilica of Santa María → Explanada de España
6hoursSanta Bárbara Castle → Barrio de Santa Cruz → Basilica of Santa María → MACA Museum of Contemporary Art → Mercado Central → Explanada de España
8hoursSanta Bárbara Castle → Barrio de Santa Cruz → Basilica of Santa María → MACA Museum of Contemporary Art → Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás → Mercado Central → Explanada de España → Postiguet beach
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
SightsClosed Mondays
MARQ Archaeological Museum
A well-presented archaeology museum covering Iberian, Roman and medieval Alicante. About 2 km from the centre: tram to MARQ stop or a short taxi.
Beaches & parks
Explanada de España
The seafront promenade of wavy mosaic tiles under rows of palm trees, lined with terrace cafés.
Practical
Tourist Info Alicante Puerto
The city tourist office on the harbour, on your way into town: maps, opening times and transport tips.
Sights
Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás
A sober Renaissance church with a blue dome and a peaceful cloister, in the heart of the old town.
Sights
Basilica of Santa María
Alicante's oldest church, Gothic inside with an ornate Baroque doorway, built over the site of the old mosque.
SightsClosed Mondays
MACA Museum of Contemporary Art
Twentieth-century art, including works by Miró, Dalí and Picasso, in a building facing Santa María. Free entry.
Sights
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Whitewashed houses, flowerpots and steep steps on the lower slopes of the castle hill, with a lookout at the top.
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Mercado Central
A grand early 20th-century market hall full of fish, ham, fruit and small bars. Mornings only, Monday to Saturday.
Beaches & parks
Postiguet beach
The city beach right below the castle, with showers, sunbeds and beach bars.
Boat & day trips
Palm Grove of Elche
Europe's largest palm grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with walled gardens and a lovely old centre.
Boat & day trips
Tabarca island
A tiny walled island village with clear water for snorkelling. Boats leave late morning and return mid to late afternoon, so it only suits long calls; check that day's times.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Alicante publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: puertoalicante.com puertoalicante.com alicantecruiseport.es alicantecongresos.com alicanteturismo.com alicanteturismo.com alicanteturismo.com alicanteturismo.com