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Alicante Adventure

Matic Privšek

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on an 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Alicante, filled with art, history, and breathtaking views.

Trip to Alicante

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Serene Parks

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$23

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$ 4

Gravina Museum of Fine Arts MUBAG

Museum housing medieval to modern Spanish art, set in a splendid, 18th-century palace.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant

A 45m-high blue cupola tops this austere 1600s cathedral, plus a baroque chapel & elegant cloisters.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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Parc El Palmeral

Seaside recreational park offering a lake with boats, a BMX track, trails, waterfalls & palm trees.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Cultural Treasures and Majestic Castles

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$25

Parc de l'Ereta

City & sunset views are the draw at this park with seating areas, paths & a nearby restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante

Large museum with a modern interior, offering permanent & temporary exhibitions of 20th-century art.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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Basilica of St Mary of Alicante

This 16th-century Catholic basilica features gothic Valencian style & an ornate baroque entryway.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$5

Day 3Oceanic Wonders and Historical Fortresses

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$28

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$ 7

Museo The Ocean Race

Contemporary museum dedicated to competitive sailing equipment, history & general information.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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Archaeological Museum of Alicante

Permanent & temporary exhibitions about field, urban & underwater archaeology, with local finds.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

9 - 11 min

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Castell de Sant Ferran

Remains of an early-19th-century castle, now serving as a lookout point with expansive city views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Cave Exploration and Natural Escapes

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$23

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$ 7

Canelobre Caves

Series of colorfully lit limestone caves with tours, a large vault & occasional music performances.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

36 - 44 min

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Parc Lo Torrent

Tunnel-like paths, water features & night lights in a striking landscaped park with a BMX track.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Parc Lo Morant

Landscaped park featuring a playground & an amphitheater, plus petanque, croquet & other games.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Conquer the Heights and Revel in Panoramic Views

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$0

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$ 4

Mount Benacantil

Large hill overlooking Alicante, with city views & the remains of a medieval fortress at the summit.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Mirador de la Serra Grossa

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 6Uncover the Secrets of Santa Bárbara Castle

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$13

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$ 4

Santa Bárbara Castle

City views spread from this hilltop, 9th-century Muslim castle with a history museum & guided tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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Parque La Marjal

Popular landscaped park featuring scenic ponds, walking trails & grassy lawns for picnics.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Beach Bliss and Coastal Beauty

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$0

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$ 4

Playa del Postiguet

Sprawling, urban sand beach for swimming & sunbathing with a bi-level promenade, palm trees & cafes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Playa de la Albufereta

Chill local beach in a residential area for sunning & swimming, with palm trees & a playground.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Relaxation and Sun-soaked Sands

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$0

Playa de Mutxavista

Laid-back, sprawling stretch of sandy beach featuring palm trees, shallow water & access to bars.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $136 In total

Activities & Food:$110

Transport:$26