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Castillo de Santa Barbara
Alicante 03002 - Spain

From the Castillo de Santo Barbara on the hill of Mount Benacantil are spectacular views over the city of Alicante. The name is derived from the feast day of Santa Barbara in 1248 when Prince Alfonso of Castile took the...
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Attractions near Castillo de Santa Barbara
A selection of attractions close to Castillo de Santa Barbara:
Castillo de Santa Barbara  (< 1 Mile)
From the Castillo de Santo Barbara on the hill of Mount Benacantil are spectacular views over the city of Alicante. The name is derived from...
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La Ereta Park  (< 1 Mile)
La Ereta Park is an attractive, landscaped park in the grounds of Santa Barbara Castle and on the slopes of Mount Benacantil. It is directly...
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La Asgurada Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in one of Alicante`s oldest buildings. The museum contains an interesting, large collection of 20th Century paintings...
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Santa Maria Basilica  (< 1 Mile)
Standing in a square below the Santa Barbara Castle, the Santa Maria Basilica dates back to the 14th Century when it was built on the...
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Gravina Fine Arts Museum  (< 1 Mile)
Gravina Fine Arts Museum is located in the Gravina Palace, a splendid 17th and 18th Century building that belonged to the Count of Lumiares. The...
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El Postiguet Beach  (< 1 Mile)
Playa del Postiguet is a popular beach lying near Alicante`s city centre and below Castillo Santa Barbara. Backed by a palm lined avenue, it is...
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Valencia Theme Park  (< 1 Mile)
The Valencian Theme Park has been designed to represent the varied regions of Valencia. The areas are in different sections which are presented in a...
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Nativity Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Nativity Museum is located in a traditional, early 18th Century house in the old quarter of Alicante. The museum is dedicated to the tradition...
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San Roque Hermitage  (< 1 Mile)
San Roque Hermitage is in the atmospheric, old quarter of Alicante which is located on the lower slopes of Mount Benacantil. This part of Alicante...
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Mercado Central  (< 1 Mile)
The Mercado Central in Alicante is a large, old Modernista building where daily food markets are held. There is an enormous range of fresh produce...
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Town Hall  (< 1 Mile)
This impressive Town Hall is an 18th Century baroque palace, flanked by two towers. The building is of three storeys, and the facade is decorated...
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Provincial Archaeology Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Alicante Provincial Museum of Archaeology is an award winning museum housed in a building that was once the San Juan de Dios de Alicante...
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Municipal Archives  (< 1 Mile)
The Municipal Archives are located in an 18th Century mansion. Amongst the displays are remains of a late Roman necropolis of about the 6th Century...
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Catedral de San Nicolas  (< 1 Mile)
The Cathedral of San Nicolas de Bari is located in the old part of Alicante and this historic building is considered one of the emblems...
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Bullfighting Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Bullfighting Museum is located at the bullring in Alicante and in its rooms is an exhibition about the bullfighters of Alicante. You can see...
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Fogueres Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Fogueres Museum is dedicated to one of the most popular festivals in Alicante, the Hogueras de San Juan. This fiesta is recognised to be...
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Esplanada de Espana  (< 1 Mile)
Close to the pleasure boat harbour is the delightful Esplanada de Espana, lined on both sides with palm trees offering shade whilst you enjoy a...
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Canalejas Park  (1.2 Miles)
The Canalejas Park can be found opposite the port and at the end of the esplanade. The park is known for its spectacular plants and...
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El Palmeral Park  (3 Miles)
El Palmeral Park is a beautiful park on the southern outskirts of the city and on the road to Elche. It is in a wooded...
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La Albufereta Beach  (3 Miles)
La Albufereta Beach lies to the north-east of Alicante city and in the region of important archaeological sites. It is a favourite summer location for...
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