Carolinas Altas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carolinas Altas
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this pristine beach which sits alongside a fine selection of restaurants and the exciting nightlife of the city.
Explanada de Espana
Enjoy wide ocean views, take in a music concert and browse street vendors’ wares as you walk along this mosaic-paved promenade.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Central Market
This fresh food market is the perfect spot to pick up regional produce for a picnic, local seafood, freshly cut flowers and authentic souvenirs.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Perched high above the city on Mount Benacantil, this castle is one of the best-preserved medieval forts in Europe and provides unparalleled city views.
Activities
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Taxi Boat Santa Pola to Tabarca Island
Our pick of the best Carolinas Altas Hotel Deals
Melia Alicante
Beautiful view , clean room, etc not sure if I would class it as superior was expecting larger balcony , staff were amazing
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
We stayed here in February for 7 days. The rooftop was closed all week (we had to request to go up and sit which was met with unhappy responses, even on not windy days), the pool was closed (out of season I guess, however it was no larger than a bathtub anyway, and we slept terribly the entire week ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
Good location
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
All was perfect.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Really great hotel, great pools and beautiful roof top bar.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Room cleaned everyday, all staff extremely friendly/welcoming.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carolinas Altas
Pla del Bon Repòs
While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre and Castle of Santa Barbara are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
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.
Vista Hermosa
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre.
