Alicante & Guadalest

ALICANTE

On the sunny Mediterranean coast we will explore the streets of Alicante, a wonderful city rich in history and hidden treasures. 

It is the second most populated municipality in the Valencian Community and offers a perfect combination of modernity and historical culture. Here you can also relax on beautiful sandy beaches, renowned throughout Spain. 

Come with us to discover the ancient castle of Santa Barbara, an essential landmark for tourists and locals alike. The castle overlooks the Gulf of Alicante at 166 m high and is the largest medieval fortress in Spain dating back to 1300. Climbing up to the castle you cannot miss the Santa Cruz district, one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of the city. Here you will get lost in the narrow streets and you will not stop taking pictures of the beautiful colorful and unique houses intertwined with each other.

In addition to the charming old town, you can visit the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria, built over a former Moorish mosque, and the Renaissance Church of San Nicolas with the nearby Monastery of Santa Faz. Here you will find the chapel judged to be the most beautiful in the country in baroque style and the “Veil of the Veronica”, an ancient sacred relic.

At the end you will stroll along the famous “street of mushrooms”, to transform yourself into Alice in Wonderland, and also along the promenade of the Esplanade, which will enchant you with its beauty and its palm trees.

What to see in Alicante

• Castle of Santa Bárbara – Alicante’s famous hilltop fortress with spectacular views over the city and Mediterranean Sea.
• Old Town (Casco Antiguo) – Discover narrow streets, colourful houses and historic squares.
• Santa Cruz neighbourhood – One of the most charming and picturesque areas of Alicante.
• Basilica of Santa María – A beautiful historic church in the heart of the old town.
• Explanada de España – The famous palm-lined waterfront promenade.
• Alicante Port – Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere and views along the marina.
• Beaches – Take some time to relax and enjoy Alicante’s Mediterranean coastline.
• Local food – Discover some of the flavours and traditional cuisine of Alicante.

GUADALEST

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Guadalest, a village with Muslim roots, will take you back to medieval times thanks to its cobbled streets.

Moreover, to enter the heart of the village, you will have to go through a tunnel in the rock of the mountain on which the castle is built: an impressive passage!

You will have to visit the Castle of Guadalest, the symbol of this village: it is located on the highest point, on a large rock and, before the Reconquest, it was a base for the Muslim troops. Today the fortress is in ruins due to two earthquakes, but you can still visit it and admire the beautiful scenery of the reservoir.

Finally, Guadalest is the town with the bigeest number of museums per inhabitant in Spain, e.g., the Museo Belén y Casitas de Muñecas, the Museo de Microminiaturas and the Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros.

What to see in Guadalest

• Guadalest Castle – The historic fortress overlooking the spectacular Guadalest Valley and reservoir.
• Guadalest Reservoir – Enjoy some of the most impressive mountain views in the region.
• Historic old town – Walk through the narrow, cobbled streets of one of Spain’s most beautiful mountain villages.
• The mountain tunnel – Enter the historic village through the tunnel carved into the rock.
• Casa Orduña – Discover one of Guadalest’s most important historic buildings.
• Museums – Guadalest is famous for its unusual collection of museums, including the Micro-Gigantic Museum and Salt and Pepper Museum.
• Viewpoints – Enjoy panoramic views over the valley, mountains and turquoise reservoir.