About Alicante
Alicante’s defining attraction is the long curving beach and waterfront that attracts sun worshippers almost all year long. But the city also boasts an attractive castle, the Santa Bárbara, which overlooks the coast from high above the modern city, in addition to a busy old quarter and a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. The city’s streets are busy at night and both the local population and visitors like to eat, drink and party late.
Flights to Alicante from Cork Airport
Things to do here
Castillo de Santa Barbára
There are sweeping views over the city from this 16th-century castle, which houses a museum recounting the history of the city. It’s an energetic walk up to the castle but a pleasant stroll back down to Plaza del Carmen.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
The museum, inside the 17th-century Casa de la Asegurada, has an excellent collection of 20th-century Spanish art, including works by Dalí, Miró and Picasso.
Lucentum
The Roman town of Lucentum, an early incarnation of Alicante, is where excavations have revealed a rich wealth of pottery. You can make out its clearly defined streets and town plan. Getting there. By bus: 9, 21. Tram: Coastal Tram.
Beaches
Playa Postiguet - the promenade goes along the full length of the long beach and is flanked by palm trees. Playa La Albufereta - picturesque small bay a couple of miles up the coast from the Postiguet. Playa de San Juan - Alicante's longest and best…