Alicante Old Town & Highlights Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Begin your tour at Puerta del Mar, one of Alicante’s most central meeting points, perfectly positioned between the marina, the Explanada, and the historic center. From here, enjoy views toward the harbor and the impressive silhouette of Santa Bárbara Castle rising above the city on Mount Benacantil.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Continue to Alicante Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Alicante), an elegant 18th-century Baroque building and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Its beautifully symmetrical façade, twin towers, and ornate details reflect Alicante’s prosperous past. Inside, the famous “Cota Cero” reference point marks Spain’s official sea-level measurement.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya

  Just a short walk away lies the charming Explanada de España, the city’s iconic promenade paved with more than six million colorful marble tiles forming a wave pattern. Lined with palm trees and cafés, it perfectly captures Alicante’s Mediterranean atmosphere.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau

  Next, visit the impressive Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, built between 1613 and 1662 on the site of a former mosque. Its sober Renaissance exterior contrasts with its striking Baroque interior. Look up to admire the magnificent blue-domed roof rising approximately 45 meters above the city, an iconic feature of Alicante’s skyline.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  From here, wander through the atmospheric streets of El Barrio, Alicante’s Old Town quarter. Along the way, stop at the Basilica of Santa María, the city’s oldest church, dating from the 14th to 16th centuries and built in Valencian Gothic style over the remains of a mosque. Its richly decorated Baroque façade and impressive altarpiece make it one of the city’s artistic treasures.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Calle Mayor

  Nearby, explore the picturesque Calle Mayor and surrounding lanes, filled with colorful façades, balconies, and small squares that reveal the city’s Moorish and medieval heritage.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Casa Carbonell

  Continue past the elegant Casa Carbonell, an early 20th-century modernist building facing the sea near Postiguet Beach. Its ornate white façade adds a touch of Belle Époque glamour to Alicante’s waterfront.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Rambla Mendez Nunez

  Walk along the lively Rambla de Méndez Núñez, one of the city’s main avenues and a focal point during Alicante’s famous Hogueras de San Juan festival.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Mercat Central d'Alacant

  Your tour then leads to the Central Market (Mercado Central), a beautiful early 20th-century Modernist building completed in 1922. Inside, discover a vibrant and authentic atmosphere where locals shop for fresh seafood, meats, fruits, and regional specialties.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Castell de Santa Bàrbera

  If time allows, you may also pass by the exterior access route toward Santa Bárbara Castle, learning about its strategic importance in defending the city throughout history. The tour concludes back in the heart of the Old Town, where you can relax at a local café or continue exploring Alicante’s vibrant streets at your leisure.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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