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Alicante

Alicante is a city in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain of about 334,757 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari, Museo Bellas Artes Gravina and Basílica de Santa María.

38.3452° N, 0.4815° WPop. 334,757

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see187
Notable17
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alicante

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alicante
  2. Parc del Palmeralpark · 45 min
  3. Platja del Saladarbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Far del Cap de l'Hortabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Torre d'Ansaldoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Microreserva de Flora Bec de L'àguilanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Alicante
Today’s loopAlicanteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alicante?

Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Bellas Artes Gravina (museum, about 1 km), Basílica de Santa María (church, about 1 km), El Benacantil (viewpoint, about 1 km), Castell de Santa Bàrbara (heritage site, about 1 km), Parc de Canalejas (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alicante?

61 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 7 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Alicante?

Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari, about 1 km by road; Palau Gravina (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alicante?

Convent de les Monges de Sang, about 1 km by road; Ermita de Sant Roc (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alicante?

Start in Alicante, visit Parc del Palmeral, then Platja del Saladar, then Far del Cap de l'Horta, then Torre d'Ansaldo, then Microreserva de Flora Bec de L'àguila, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.