What to do in Monovar

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Places to Visit in Monovar

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Top places to visit

1. Alicante Harbour

Located in the pristine Costa Blanca, Alicante Harbour is the gateway to the Spanish coast. Since most of the city’s maritime industry moved to Valencia in the 1980s, Alicante Harbour has been given room to redevelop into a tourist destination. Today, Alicante Harbour is a primary port of call for cruise ships, ferries and pleasure craft, bringing 80,000 visitors to the area each year. The harbour’s surrounding streets and main promenade buzzes throughout the day and night, with locals and visitors strolling between restaurants and bars.
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Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

2. Postiguet Beach

A full day exploring the sights of Alicante may leave you searching for the perfect place to cool off and refresh yourself before the evening’s revelries. Look no further: the centrally located Postiguet Beach is the ideal spot to go for a revitalising swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated adjacent to the Alicante Harbour, Postiguet Beach can easily be reached by walking from the city, making it a great spot for a quick dip.
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Postiguet Beach showing a coastal town, landscape views and a sunset

3. Central Market

Food is a huge part of Spanish life. Keeping up the long-held tradition for national dishes and tapas is one of the great passions of Spain’s people. The Central Market is an enormous fresh produce market in the centre of the city that marks the beginning of the day for many Alicante locals. Spread over two levels are more than 200 stalls selling mostly fresh produce and meat. Other items such as authentic souvenirs are also on sale here. The market is a great place to start your day of sightseeing, as you can pick up some good quality food to prepare a cheap and healthy picnic. The best part of the visit is seeing a traditional Spanish food market in action.
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Central Market featuring markets and a city

4. Explanada de Espana

Evening strolls are so ingrained in Spanish culture, they even have a word for it: “paseo”. Enjoy a perfect paseo along the Explanada de España, the promenade that begins at the busy Alicante port and winds along the coast. More than 6 million marble tiles make up its patterned surface. Red, white and black designs represent the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. The path is busy day and night with people out for a stroll and admiring the view along different points of the route.
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Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

5. Castle of Santa Barbara

The Castle of Santa Bárbara sits high up on Mount Benacantil and looks out over the city of Alicante. This medieval fortification is one of the largest castles of its kind in Europe and is one of the city’s major attractions. The fort walls cover the entire top of the mountain. The castle dates back over a millennium to the ninth century when Muslims ruled the region. It has been preserved incredibly well and is almost completely intact. Visit the castle to take in some Spanish history and enjoy excellent views of the city.
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Castle of Santa Barbara which includes views, general coastal views and a castle

6. Alicante Town Hall

The Town Hall of Alicante, also known as Ayuntamiento, is a landmark building in the city’s Old Town. The current hall was built on the site of the former Casa de la Ciudad (Town Hall), and features two towers that measure over 40 metres (131 feet) tall. The interior and exterior of the building are lavishly decorated. A small chapel is located inside and paintings by prestigious local artists adorn the walls. The offices of the city council sit inside the newest part of the hall. A permanent archaeological exhibition is also on display here.
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Alicante Town Hall which includes night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

What to do in Monovar

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Primitivo Quiles

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Primitivo Quiles during your travels to Monovar.

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Photo "Novelda" by Halina Frederiksen (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Halina Frederiksen (CC BY)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Monovar worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor adventures and history, there are loads of fun things to do in Monovar. Make sure to enjoy the area's blend of cool attractions, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Monovar?
After you've checked off major attractions like History Museum of Aspe and Petrer Castle, spend the rest of your day discovering Monovar's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Monovar?
Don't go home without visiting Heretat de Cesilia, ranked the top tourist attraction in Monovar.
Is three days enough to stay in Monovar?
You can easily enjoy popular attractions like Heretat de Cesilia, Petrer Castle and Sanctuary of St. Mary Magdalene with a three-day getaway in Monovar. On average, most travellers plan three days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stick around longer and check out Alicante.
What are some activities to do in Monovar with kids?
Planning what to do in Monovar with kids has never been easier. Whether you're travelling with teenagers or little ones, there are lots of family-friendly tours and activities to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in Monovar for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or fan of Mother Nature, there are lots of things to do in Monovar for adults including Heretat de Cesilia and Modernist House Museum.
Are there free things to do in Monovar?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in Monovar is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without reaching into your pocket. Petrer Castle is one sight that doesn't charge an entrance fee.