Alicante in Colour
Streets, sea and city life
Alicante is more than a place to arrive. The city opens from its streets toward the water, with neighbourhood life and coastal light giving each walk a different mood.
7 min read / 13 chapters- Day by day
Day by day
Suggested days, at your own pace.
Castles & Coastlines
Walk to the Postiguet Beach for a morning swim, then head to the lift (Elevador al Castillo) to ascend Santa Bárbara Castle.
Explore the castle's fortifications and enjoy the 360° view of the Mediterranean.
Descend through the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the oldest neighborhood with white houses and colorful flowers.
Walk the Explanada de España (the famous wave-patterned marble walk) and grab tapas in the "Barrio."
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- Land with a plan
- Get connected before you head out
- The last leg to your door
- Island Life or Local Markets
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Experience "Tardeo" at the Central Market
- Ditch the Main Beach for Secret Coves
- Walk a Whimsical "Yellow Brick Road" on Calle de las Setas
- Food & drink
- Fun & interesting facts
- Small things that make the difference
- Find the Giant "Ficus" Trees for a Coffee Break