San Antón Travel Guide

Alicante

Castle of Santa Barbara which includes a castle, heritage elements and views
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes heritage elements, château or palace and general coastal views
Castle of Santa Barbara showing landscape views, a city and château or palace
Castle of Santa Barbara showing skyline, mountains and a sunset
Castle of Santa Barbara featuring heritage architecture, a city and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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

Castle of Santa Barbara
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

4.5/5(318 reviews)

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.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a beach

Postiguet Beach

4.5/5(126 reviews)

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

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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 Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

4/5(283 reviews)

Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.

Explanada de Espana

Things to do

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

฿985
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

฿455
per adult
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

฿3,410
per adult
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour
Private Tour to Plaza de Toros and Santa Bárbara Castle

Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle

฿3,220
per adult
Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle
Barrier and laying of the plaza

Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum

฿1,326
per adult
Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

฿1,478
per adult
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
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Top hotels in San Antón

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
3 out of 5
Calle Trafalgar 33, Esquina con calle empecinado, 17, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Postiguet Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Nice room"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is ฿5,056 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿5,056
฿5,561 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
City break in Alicante
"we spent 7 nights on a family city break to Alicante . The hotel is just on the periphery of the city centre but its easy access to the shops and restaurant. Hotel staff were all friendly and aproachable and helped make it an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms
Odyssey Rooms
4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
Brilliant place, highly recommend
"Very clean, modern and brilliant location 2 mins from beach and old town restaurants. Staff are amazing, particularly Yolanda who was so helpful and has a great sense of humour."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Estudiotel Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante
2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,377 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,377
฿3,715 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very new, in a perfect location (3-4 mins from Airport bus stop) and near lots of restaurants. Would use again when visiting Alicante"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
Melia Alicante
Melia Alicante
4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is ฿8,408 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿8,408
฿9,249 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"Amazing view, super modern apartment. Very well equipped, lot of amenities. We really enjoy our stay in this apartment, walking distance from the best Beach area in Levante. Check in it is not that easy but it is ok"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Melia Alicante
El Plantio Golf Resort
El Plantio Golf Resort
4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Loved it!
"Lovely staff all throughout the resort. Great facilities. A lovely place to be and would highly recommend to others"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around San Antón

Basilica of Santa Maria showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
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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.

Carolinas Bajas
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Alicante City Centre

4.5/5(282 area reviews)

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 San Nicolas Cathedral.

Alicante City Centre
Archaeological Museum of Alicante which includes interior views

Pla del Bon Repòs

While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Alicante Harbour and Castle of Santa Barbara are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pla del Bon Repòs
Central Market which includes food, interior views and markets

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.

Mercado
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Campoamor

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Campoamor

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