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.
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.
Closed on Mondays.
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Alicante Cruise Terminal (Muelle 14) | 20 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
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 city beach right below the castle, with showers, sunbeds and beach bars.
Alicante's oldest church, Gothic inside with an ornate Baroque doorway, built over the site of the old mosque.