San Antón Travel Guide
Alicante





Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.

Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.

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.

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.

Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Things to do

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar

Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Top hotels in San Antón

Estudiotel Alicante
"In a good location. We left early as it was not a comfortable room. A bit misleading as photos show large building, but hotel only uses lower levels."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Bonalba Alicante
"The building was a bit old"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Melia Alicante
"We loved it here and hope to come back! So happy we upgraded to the Level as it totally made our experience amazing ❤️"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Hotel Leuka
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Odyssey Rooms
"Wonderful experience!!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room and the hotel, in general, was very clean. I will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
"Straight path to beach and centre of Alicante. 15 minute easy walk. 15 mins drive from airport. Very clean hotel. Only stayed one night so didn't use hotel facilities or breakfast. 3 adults and child in one room. Very large king double bed and double sofa bed. Tea, coffee making facilities in room. ..."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Harbour and Alicante Bullring.

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 Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.

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 Alicante Harbour and Central Market.

Pla del Bon Repòs
While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Alicante Harbour and Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre 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 Harbour and Alicante Bullring.
