Alicante Travel Guide

If you’re looking for things to do in Alicante, I hope you read about the Top 5 Attractions In Alicante, Spain.

Since then, I’ve noticed that I left a few attractions off that list.

In fact, I have 3 more must-see attractions in Alicante, Spain that you will want to add to your itinerary.

Basilica of Santa Maria

The Basilica of Santa Maria is the oldest active church in Alicante. It was built between the 14th and 16th centuries in Gothic style. It was actually built over the remains of a mosque. In the 18th century, a portal in Baroque style and a Rococo-style high altar – both of which you can still see today.

Central Market

If you want to be able to mingle with the locals while in Alicante, you should check out the Central Market. It is in an early 20th century building. Stop by in the morning, except on Sundays when it doesn’t happen, to do your shopping or just people watch. Flower sellers can be found out back. And take note of how one of the two stories of the building is a half basement. This is due to the sloping streets of Alicante.

Fogueres Festival Museum

The Fogueres Festival Museum focuses on the history of the famous Alicante Las Hogueras de San Juan festival. The festival takes place in Alicante each June and is known for its characteristic bonfire. At the museum you can see mock bonfires, costumes, ‘ninots indultados’ (effigies)  and film clips from previous festivals.