Walk along Alicante’s iconic Explanada de España and discover why the city has always lived facing the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by palm trees and mosaic waves, this promenade reveals Alicante’s maritime identity, local lifestyle, and its historical connection to trade, travel, and coastal culture.

Walk through one of Alicante’s most elegant squares while discovering the literary and bourgeois side of the city. Surrounded by monumental ficus trees and historic architecture, Plaza Gabriel Miró reflects the transformation of Alicante during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Discover one of Alicante’s most curious modern landmarks while learning how the city transformed from a traditional Mediterranean port into the vibrant destination it is today. This colorful street has become one of Alicante’s most recognizable spots and offers a different perspective on the city’s contemporary identity.

Discover one of Alicante’s most important religious landmarks and learn how the city evolved after the Christian reconquest. You will explore its Renaissance architecture, Baroque elements, and the historical role religion played in shaping Alicante’s identity through the centuries.

Explore Alicante’s historic City Hall and uncover the political and architectural transformation of the city through the centuries. Here, you will discover traces of Alicante’s medieval past, Renaissance influence, and the hidden remains of the ancient city walls preserved beneath the building.

Visit the Basilica of Santa María, Alicante’s oldest church, built over the remains of a former mosque after the Christian conquest of the city. Discover how Muslim and Christian history intertwine through Gothic architecture, religious symbolism, and centuries of transformation in one of Alicante’s most emblematic landmarks.

Enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Santa Bárbara Castle while discovering the strategic importance of Mount Benacantil throughout Alicante’s history. From this viewpoint, you will understand how the castle dominated the city, the sea, and the surrounding territory for centuries, shaping Alicante’s defensive and cultural identity.

Visit one of the small religious landmarks that still preserve the traditional spirit of old Alicante. Located near the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood, this humble chapel reflects the deep connection between local faith, popular traditions, and everyday life throughout the city’s history.

Walk through the white streets of Santa Cruz, Alicante’s historic old town, where Muslim urban design, local traditions, and Mediterranean charm still shape everyday life. This neighborhood, known for its flower-filled balconies, stairways, and hidden corners, offers one of the most authentic and picturesque atmospheres in the city.

Explore Alicante Central Market, one of the city’s most important social and historical landmarks. Beyond its local gastronomy and daily atmosphere, this place also preserves the memory of one of the most tragic events in Alicante’s history: the bombing of the market during the Spanish Civil War in 1938.