The best of Alicante

The best of Alicante

Coastal Alicante is known for its old-world charm—and this small-group walking tour invites you to discover its top sights. Meet your guide at the waterfront Plaza Puerta del Mar. You’ll stroll the tiled Explanada de España, will enjoy panoramic views (and local beer) at the lofty Santa Bárbara Castle, will admire major landmarks like the San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral, will mingle with locals at a bustling market, and more but only the best.

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Stop At: Explanada de Espana, Paseo de la explanada Puerta del Mar hasta el Parque de Canalejas, Alicante Spain

Take a walk at the Explanade de Espana, and be dazzled by more than 6 million ceramic tiles on the promenade floor. Get amazed by the Spanish Boulevard on the seaside. Admire the Baroque façade of the Town Hall and the modernist Casa Carbonell, one of the city’s most striking buildings.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral, Plaza Abad Penalva 1, 03002 Alicante Spain

Next, walk down to the quaint old quarter of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and discover quiet streets of colorful buildings. Experience a typically Mediterranean way of life before going to the 17th-century Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, built on the remains of a mosque.



Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Santa Cruz, Alicante Spain

Along the way, see some of the city's most emblematic buildings and historical areas, and get a feel for the real vibe of Alicante and its citizens.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Central, Avda Alfonso El Sabio 8, 03004 Alicante Spain

Alicante Central Market is a feast for the senses, a mixture of movement, smells, tastes and sounds difficult to forget. It is worth this visit even if to only admire the architecture of the building and meet the daily life of the people of Alicante.



Duration: 20 minutes