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.
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.
Central Market
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.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
From Alicante to Tabarca, Santa Pola and entrance to the Pink Lagoon
Our pick of the best San Antón Hotel Deals
Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
Nice room
Reviewed on 3 July 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was pleasant and clean, the view from the balcony was looking onto another building but a road in between. Nice size of balcony. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the shower was strong and warm.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Melia Alicante
Nice location. Good room
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Everything was wonderful! Loved our stay here!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
El Plantio Golf Resort
Good location, late check in. Little bit dated but overall good stay
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Clean and tidy with lovely helpful staff. Safe location with easy walk to all amenities. Lovely local beach. Other guests were respectful and friendly. Would definitely recommend it and we will be returning.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Antón
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.