Santa Barbara Fortress
One of the largest medieval fortifications in Spain, the Santa Barbara Fortress, stands on the slopes and top of Mount Benacantil not so high — at an altitude of 166 m. But it is almost impossible to convince amazed tourists of this.
Archaeological Museum of Alicante
In 2004, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, better known by the acronym MARQ, was recognized as the best museum in the world. No one expected such a take-off when it was opened in 1932. The modest exposition occupied the first floor of the Palace of Deputies for a long time.
Basilica of Santa Maria in Alicante
The Basilica of Santa Maria (Basilica de Santa Maria) is the oldest church in Alicante. It was built in the 14th century, but in the 15th it burned down. After that, it was restored in a new place — on the ruins of a mosque in the very center of the city. In different epochs, the basilica was reconstructed and rebuilt.
Guadalest Valley
At every turn of the Spanish roads there may be a medieval castle, an ancient town or just a beautiful landscape. It happens that all three advantages are combined at one point. A striking example of such a coincidence is the Guadalest Valley, an unexpected gift for lovers of attractions.
San Fernando Castle in Alicante
There are fortresses in the world that have never fulfilled their direct duties — to serve as a barrier to the adversary. One of them is the Castle of San Fernando in Alicante. It was hastily begun to be built in 1809 in order to give a worthy rebuff to Napoleon’s troops threatening Spain.
Santa Cruz Quarter in Alicante
At the foot of the Benacantil rock, on the top of which the Santa Barbara fortress flaunts, its oldest district, the Santa Cruz quarter, is located. It’s amazing that tourists wander here infrequently. Perhaps they are afraid of the maze of narrow streets filled with a completely non-European flavor.