Things to do in Alicante

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.

Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.

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

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

Lit up in neon lights in the middle of the marina, Alicante’s premier gambling establishment offers games and slots as well as a fine restaurant and art exhibitions.

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

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.