Alicante on Foot: History and Tradition with Castle Visit

🚶 Duration: 4 hours
🕐 Start: Time to be agreed
📍 Meeting Point: Plaza de Gabriel Miró
👣 Distance: Approx. 3 km
⭐ Private tour.

Discover the duality of a city that managed to grow without losing its roots. From the opulence of 19th-century bourgeois residences to the labyrinth of whitewash and flowers in the old town, this tour offers the most complete and authentic vision of Alicante, including a visit to its incredible seaside castle.

🗺️ Tour Itinerary

• Towards the Mediterranean We will cross the romantic Plaza de Gabriel Miró to reach the Explanada de España. From Plaza Canalejas, we will enjoy a full panoramic view of the Port of Alicante, strolling by the sea until we reach the emblematic Postiguet Beach.
• Santa Bárbara Castle We will take the elevator up to this 9th-century fortress, located 166 meters above sea level, which gifts us with incredible views of the city.
• The Historical Heart We will enter the old city through the City Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento). We will visit the Basilica of Santa María, the oldest church in the city, and get lost in the picturesque streets of the Santa Cruz Neighborhood.
• Final Point We will conclude at Plaza de San Cristóbal, historically known as the Plaza de la Puerta de la Huerta de Sueca.

📍 What will we see?

• Plaza de Gabriel Miró: An oasis of busts and centuries-old trees.
• Casino de Alicante: A seaside casino.
• Explanada de España: The iconic promenade of undulating mosaics.
• Plaza Canalejas: The gateway to the waterfront.
• Port of Alicante: Tradition and modernity reflecting on the water.
• Postiguet Beach: The natural balcony of the locals.
• Alicante City Hall: Civil Baroque majesty.
• Basilica of Santa María: A Levantine Gothic gem built over a mosque.
• Santa Cruz Neighborhood: The most photogenic corner, filled with white houses and flower-filled balconies.
• Plaza de San Cristóbal: History and the border between the old town and the expansion district (Ensanche).

✅ Includes:

• Expert local guide throughout the tour.
• Elevator ride to Santa Bárbara Castle.
• Walking itinerary through the key spots of the expansion and old town.

❌ Does not include:

• Personal expenses.
• Anything not specified in the “includes” section.

Tour available all year round (except in adverse weather conditions). Perfect for discovering the essence of Alicante in a comfortable and enriching walk.