San Antón Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Castle of Santa Barbara
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Alicante Harbour
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Central Market
Alicante Golf Course

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 Golf Course
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.

Explanada de Espana
Alicante Town Hall which includes night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Alicante Town Hall

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Alicante Town Hall

Activities

Capilla Plaza toros Alicante

Tour of Alicante Bullring & Bullfighting Museum with Audioguide

AU$15
per adult
Tour of Alicante Bullring & Bullfighting Museum with Audioguide
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

AU$30
per adult
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

AU$43
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

AU$20
per adult
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket
La Plaza Alicante Tour with Audio Guide and Bullfighting Museum

La Plaza Alicante Tour with Audio Guide and Bullfighting Museum

AU$20
per adult
La Plaza Alicante Tour with Audio Guide and Bullfighting Museum
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

AU$217
per adult
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour
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Our pick of the best San Antón Hotel Deals

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
3 out of 5
Calle Trafalgar 33, Esquina con calle empecinado, 17, Alicante
The price is AU$136 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Central Market and Castle of Santa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Comfortable adult hotel
"It should be made clearer this is not an adults only hotel as in there are no kids around, this is an ADULTS hotel. Please check the hotel's own website and look at the room you are booking before you book as some people may receive something they are not expecting. The room was comfortable and well ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2024

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
Odyssey Rooms
Odyssey Rooms
4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$208 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (669 reviews)
"Perfect property in the perfect location for exploring Alicante and beyond. Hotel was spotless and everything looked brand new. All the staff were extremely courteous and helpful, but Yolanda on reception was amazing. She gave me some fantastic tips about where to visit and how to get there using ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Odyssey Rooms
Estudiotel Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante
2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$107 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (513 reviews)
"I was a little apprehensive about staying here, but how wrong I was! The hotel reception was welcoming and we were able to check in early as we had a very early flight! The room was light, airy and clean. It had good heating to take the chill off the February air! All in all, a great location and ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
Melia Alicante
Melia Alicante
4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$289 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Stayed at The Level. Excellent service and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Melia Alicante
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
4 out of 5
Av de Cataluña, 20, Cabo de las Huertas, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$184 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
Ultra clean and comfortable hotel friendly staff
"Very clean & comfortable Hotel, very friendly reception staff and easy check in, the room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with a nice balcony overlooking the outside pool, the included brekfast selection was very good with hot and cold foods, absolutely would stay again"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
3 out of 5
Calle San Agustín 4, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$124 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Our third stay and it won't be the last. Lovely hotel with great staff in a perfect location for exploring, eating and drinking around Alicante city centre."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
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Other neighbourhoods around San Antón

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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 Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.

Carolinas Bajas
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Alicante City Centre

5/5(8 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 San Nicolas Cathedral and Calle Castaños.

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, Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring 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 Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.

Mercado
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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.

Campoamor
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Carolinas Altas

When in Carolinas Altas, you can plan a visit to Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Carolinas Altas

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