San Antón Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Postiguet Beach
For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Our pick of the best San Antón Hotel Deals
Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
Nice room
Reviewed on 3 July 2025
Melia Alicante
Great location, lovely clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Friendly staff at this lovely hotel in a great location with car parking.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Excellent location, friendly and efficient staff. Clean room with modern decor. Recommended.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
spotless room everything top quality deserves to be 5 star breakfast fantastic
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful with no exception
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Antón
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.
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 Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
Pla del Bon Repòs
While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring 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.
