What to see in Alicante
The top 3 according to 39 votes from people: Santa Bárbara Castle · Plaza de Luceros · Co-cathedral of San Nicolás. (Updated May 23, 2026.)
A castle above the sea, the Explanada and city beaches: Alicante's essentials according to travel guides.
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Top 10
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1
Santa Bárbara Castle
Fortress on Mount Benacantil with a lift from the beach.
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Plaza de Luceros
Square with a monumental fountain, home to the mascletà fireworks.
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Co-cathedral of San Nicolás
Renaissance church in the old town.
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4
Postiguet Beach
City beach below the castle.
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Explanada de España
Wavy mosaic promenade under palm trees.
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Santa Cruz quarter
Whitewashed houses and flowerpots on the castle slope.
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Alicante port and marina
Seafront promenade with restaurants and nightlife.
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MARQ – Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Archaeology museum named European Museum of the Year (2004).
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San Juan Beach
Long fine-sand beach north of the city.
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Tabarca Island
Island and marine reserve a short boat ride away.
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Basilica of Santa María
The city's oldest church.
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Central Market
1921 Modernista market.
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