# What to see in Alicante

A castle above the sea, the Explanada and city beaches: Alicante's essentials according to travel guides.

- 39 votes · 12 items
- May 23, 2026 · Álvaro Mendoza
- https://even.best/en/l/2226/what-to-see-in-alicante

## Top 10

1. **Santa Bárbara Castle** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Fortress on Mount Benacantil with a lift from the beach.
2. **Plaza de Luceros** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Square with a monumental fountain, home to the mascletà fireworks.
3. **Co-cathedral of San Nicolás** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Renaissance church in the old town.
4. **Postiguet Beach** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — City beach below the castle.
5. **Explanada de España** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Wavy mosaic promenade under palm trees.
6. **Santa Cruz quarter** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Whitewashed houses and flowerpots on the castle slope.
7. **Alicante port and marina** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Seafront promenade with restaurants and nightlife.
8. **MARQ – Archaeological Museum of Alicante** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Archaeology museum named European Museum of the Year (2004).
9. **San Juan Beach** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Long fine-sand beach north of the city.
10. **Tabarca Island** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Island and marine reserve a short boat ride away.
11. **Basilica of Santa María** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — The city's oldest church.
12. **Central Market** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — 1921 Modernista market.

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