San Antón

Alicante

Castle of Santa Barbara which includes views, heritage elements and a castle
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes general coastal views, heritage elements and a castle
Castle of Santa Barbara showing general coastal views, chateau or palace and a coastal town
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes skyline, mountains and a city
Castle of Santa Barbara showing a city, heritage architecture and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

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

Castle of Santa Barbara
Alicante Harbour showing a bay or harbor

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.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring swimming, tropical scenes and a beach

Postiguet Beach

Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

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.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market which includes a city and markets

Central Market

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

Central Market
Explanada de Espana showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

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

Explanada de Espana

Things to do

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

P1,711
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

P789
per adult
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket
Barrier and laying of the plaza

Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum

P2,303
per adult
Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum
Private Tour to Plaza de Toros and Santa Bárbara Castle

Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle

P5,592
per adult
Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

P5,921
per adult
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

P1,184
per adult
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
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Top hotels in San Antón

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Calle Trafalgar 33, Esquina con calle empecinado, 17, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Postiguet Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Nice room"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is P9,651 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P9,651
P10,616 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, would stay here again, very clean, staff constantly cleaning, very helpful. @20 min walk to main part with beach, restaurants etc, pool/sun bathing area very busy on the Saturday, couldn’t get anywhere to sit, towels left on chairs"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (879 reviews)
"This is the perfect location to explore the old town as well as being a 1 minute walk from an amazing beach. Best place I’ve stayed."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is P18,912 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P18,912
P20,803 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,066 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I stayed at Melia Alicante for 3 weeks and had a fantastic experience throughout my stay. The staff were consistently friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything I needed. My suite was comfortable, well-maintained, and cleaned regularly. I really appreciated the quiet ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Melia Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is P6,142 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P6,142
P6,756 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (590 reviews)
"The only did not like is that Tv doent have any Englisn Channels ..very poor choice .."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
El Plantio Golf Resort

El Plantio Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room for improvements
"They should not say that they have a gym as it is a joke. Equipment is not working and there is no aircon. Sunchairs are on the last year or so because they are saggy. People also need to shape up and not put towels and leave. Our aircon vroke down in the afternoon of day one, but the technician ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around San Antón

Basilica of Santa Maria which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
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Carolinas Bajas

Though Carolinas Bajas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.

Carolinas Bajas
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Alicante City Centre

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out San Nicolas Cathedral and Calle Castaños.

Alicante City Centre
Archaeological Museum of Alicante featuring interior views

Pla del Bon Repòs

When in Pla del Bon Repòs, you can plan a visit to Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pla del Bon Repòs
Central Market which includes interior views, food and markets

Mercado

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mercado and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.

Mercado
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Campoamor

Campoamor might not have many top sights, but Alicante Bullring and Central Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Campoamor

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