Things to see and do Alicante

Borders the port of Alicante. A shaded walk thanks to the double row of palm trees. Cross Plaza Gabriel Miro with a fountain surrounded by huge magnolias.

Alicante, a city on Spain's east coast, offers many tourist attractions. Not to be missed is the Santa Bárbara castle, with its panoramic views over the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Alicante's historic quarter is also very interesting, with its picturesque alleyways and historic buildings. Art lovers can visit the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) and the Gravina Museum of Fine Arts (MUBAG). For relaxation, Alicante's beaches, such as El Postiguet and San Juan, are ideal. Alicante also offers a wide range of water sports, including scuba diving and sailing. Finally, visitors can enjoy the local gastronomy with typical dishes such as paella and tapas.

The rooms and the small council room show the portraits of all the mayors of the city. Fun and informative.

Paseo Federico Soto is a picturesque promenade located in the city of Alicante. This tree-lined avenue is ideal for a leisurely stroll and offers beautiful views along the way. It links the Plaza de los Luceros to the Eleuterio Maissonave monument. Paseo Federico Soto is also known for its many stores, bars and restaurants, making it a lively and pleasant place to shop or relax with a drink or meal. The well-maintained promenade offers a relaxed atmosphere away from the tourist crowds. Visitors can also enjoy the many second-hand book stalls and children's games along the promenade. Paseo Federico Soto is a must-see when visiting Alicante.

This museum offers an interesting historic course through the breakfast rooms to prehistory, the Iberian culture, the Roman culture and the Middle Ages. Various spaces make it possible to contemplate old rooms of approximately 100 000 years, Iberian ceramics, a re-creation of the daily life at the time of Romans and more than de 300 objects dating from the Middle Ages. It in addition offers information on the archaeological sites of Lucentum, Petrarcos and La Illeta.