San Antón Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castle of Santa Barbara showing château or palace, views and heritage elements
Castle of Santa Barbara featuring a castle, heritage elements and general coastal views
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes landscape views, château or palace and a coastal town
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes mountains, a city and a sunset
Castle of Santa Barbara featuring château or palace, landscape views and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara

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.

Castle of Santa Barbara
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy 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.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

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.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

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.

Central Market
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

Explanada de Espana

Activities

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

NZ$51
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$23
per adult
Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket
Barrier and laying of the plaza

Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum

NZ$68
per adult
Private Guided Visit to the Alicante Bullring and Museum
Private Tour to Plaza de Toros and Santa Bárbara Castle

Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle

NZ$166
per adult
Private Tour to Alicante Bullring and Santa Bárbara Castle
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour

NZ$176
per adult
Eat Paella and Discover Alicante Tour
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

NZ$35
per adult
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
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Our pick of the best San Antón Hotel Deals

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only

Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only

3 out of 5
Calle Trafalgar 33, Esquina con calle empecinado, 17, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Postiguet Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Nice room"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Utopía Alicante - Adults Only
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$310 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$310
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, would stay here again, very clean, staff constantly cleaning, very helpful. @20 min walk to main part with beach, restaurants etc, pool/sun bathing area very busy on the Saturday, couldn’t get anywhere to sit, towels left on chairs"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (880 reviews)
Great hotel i
"Very comfortable hotel and great service in an ideal location. Room was spacious and quiet with comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$504 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$504
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,062 reviews)
"Probably the best hotel in Alicante. It has many great features. First, you can walk down the back stairs directly to the beach promenade, second a great pool with a large sun deck then a terrific restaurant and an exceptional breakfast buffet. Large, clean, modern and great service from the staff. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Melia Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$194 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$194
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (589 reviews)
"The only did not like is that Tv doent have any Englisn Channels ..very poor choice .."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
El Plantio Golf Resort

El Plantio Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ctra Antigua Alicante, Elche km3 (A-79), Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room for improvements
"They should not say that they have a gym as it is a joke. Equipment is not working and there is no aircon. Sunchairs are on the last year or so because they are saggy. People also need to shape up and not put towels and leave. Our aircon vroke down in the afternoon of day one, but the technician ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

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El Plantio Golf Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around San Antón

Basilica of Santa Maria featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
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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.

Carolinas Bajas
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Alicante City Centre

5/5(8 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out San Nicolas Cathedral and Calle Castaños.

Alicante City Centre
Archaeological Museum of Alicante which includes interior views

Pla del Bon Repòs

While Pla del Bon Repòs isn't home to many top sights, Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pla del Bon Repòs
Central Market featuring food, markets and interior views

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.

Mercado
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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.

Campoamor

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