San Antón Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Castle of Santa Barbara
Climb up to this mountaintop castle high above Alicante to admire the city and the sea from above and to marvel at this ninth-century structure.
Alicante Harbour
Eat at some of Alicante’s best restaurants and take daytrips out onto the Mediterranean Sea at the popular maritime centre of this coastal city.
Central Market
Stock up on food for a picnic, buy some flowers and watch Alicante locals do their morning shopping at this extensive, two-storey market in the centre of town.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
Alicante Golf Course
The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.
Alicante Town Hall
Tour the ornate rooms lined with paintings by Alicante masters and peek into the chapel at this old municipal centre, where the city council still holds meetings.
Activities
Alicante Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Private Tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting
Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle
Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum
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Other neighbourhoods around San Antón
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out San Nicolas Cathedral and Calle Castaños.
Pla del Bon Repòs
While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Alicante Harbour and Archaeological Museum of Alicante are some notable places to visit nearby.
Campoamor
While Campoamor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Bullring and Central Market.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and San Fernando Castle.
Altozano-Conde Lumiares
Though Altozano-Conde Lumiares may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Bullring and Archaeological Museum of Alicante.
Benalúa
Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.