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Things to see in Alicante

Tourist information: 

Tourist Info Alicante
Rambla de Méndez Núñez 23
Tel: (96) 520 0000.
www.alicanteturismo.com

Other Alicante tourist office locations include the train station (tel: (96) 512 5633) and the coach station (tel: (96) 592 9802).

Passes: 

There are currently no tourist passes in Alicante.

Alicante Town Hall

A fine example of baroque civic architecture finished in 1760, Alicante's Town Hall is flanked by twin towers. Of interest inside are the Blue Room, the Plenary Room and the chapel. On the first step of the stairway on the first floor is a small metal disc indicating sea level, which is used as a reference point for measuring the height above sea level in all other parts of Spain.

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 0900-1400.
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento 1, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 514 9100
Website: www.alicante-ayto.es
Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Castle of Santa Barbara)

Dating from the ninth century and Moorish in origin, the Castillo de Santa Bárbara is the most emblematic construction in Alicante. Located on the summit of Mount Benacantil at 166m (544ft) above sea level, the castle is built in several fortified levels.

Opening Times: Opening hours: Daily 1000-2000 (Apr-Oct); 0900-1900 (Nov-Mar).
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Monte Benacantil, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 526 3131.
Church of Santa María

This is the oldest church in Alicante and was built in the gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries over the ruins of what was once the main mosque during the Moorish occupation.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza de Santa María, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 521 6026.
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari (Cathedral of St Nicholas of Bari)

Built in the Renaissance style of the Spanish architect Juan de Herrera, this is one of the most important buildings in the Old Town. Of special interest are the cloister, adorned with baroque doors, the altar, the communion chapel and the 45m-high (147ft) dome.

Opening Times: Daily 0800-1930/2000.
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza Abad Penalva, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 521 2662.
Website: http://www.concatedralalicante.es
MARQ (Archaelogical Museum of Alicante)

Situated in the former Hospital de San Juan de Dios, this Alicante museum contains an important collection comprising pieces from Palaeolithic times to the Middle Ages, offering an educational experience.

Opening Times: Tues-Sat 1100-1400 and 1800-midnight, Sun 1100-1400 (Jul-Aug); Tues-Sat 1000-1900, Sun 1000-1400 (Sep-Jun).
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 514 9000.
Website: www.marqalicante.com
MUBAG (Fine Arts Museum)

An 18th-century building, located in Alicante's Calle Gravina, MUBAG houses the main artforms from the Alicante area, from the Middle Ages up to 1920. The collection is put into context using period furniture and textiles.

Opening Times: Tues-Sat 1000-1400 and 1700-2100, Sun 1000-1400 (May-Sep); Tues-Sat 1000-1400 and 1600-2000, Sun 1000-1400 (Oct-Apr).
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Calle Gravina 13-14, Alicante, Spain
Telephone: (96) 514 6780.
Website: www.mubag.com
San Juan Beach

The most beautiful beach in the province, only 20 minutes' drive from Alicante's city centre, San Juan beach boasts over 7km (4.5 miles) of spacious, wide beach with fine sand. Facilities include watersports areas, leisure areas and a tourist information point. Every main beach offers a free training circuit for a wide variety of exercise routines. During the holiday season, a team of physiotherapists offer advice.

Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Alicante, Spain

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