Alicante City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.

Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.

Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.

San Nicolas Cathedral
Architecture enthusiasts will love this remarkable structure, famed for its light-filled baroque interior and blue-domed roof.

Basilica of Santa Maria
For more than 500 years this church has been at the heart of Alicante’s Roman Catholic community. Today it’s worth a visit just for its inspiring architecture.

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
See art treasures by Picasso, Dalí and Miró, as well as works by big international names of the 20th century, within the walls of one of the city’s oldest buildings.
Things to do

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Top hotels in Alicante City Centre

Odyssey Rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Melia Alicante
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Eurostars Lucentum
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Serawa Alicante
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Dormirdcine Alicante
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alicante City Centre

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Central Market.

San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.

Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Alicante Bullring.

Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.
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- Alicante Harbour
- Explanada de Espana
- Alicante Town Hall
- San Nicolas Cathedral
- Calle Castaños
- Basilica of Santa Maria
- Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
- Alicante Principal Theatre
- Icarus Sculpture
- Fogueres Festival Museum
- El Corte Ingles Shopping Center
- Postiguet Beach
- Campello Beach
- Alicante Golf Course
- Central Market
- Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal
- Castle of Santa Barbara
- Palmeral of Elche
- La Marina Beach
- Villajoyosa Central Beach
- Nueva Tabarca
- Gran Via Shopping Center
- Pola Amusement Park