San Antón Travel Guide
Alicante





Popular places to visit

Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.

Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.

Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.

Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.

San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Alicante: Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour con guia y transfer

Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in San Antón

Estudiotel Alicante
Very convenient location, we had 2 rooms, clean, staff was very helpful. We had a perfect stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
All above nice and relaxing
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
Clean, beautiful views, great food and friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Melia Alicante
Awesome hotel. Service was great, location is amazing. We had room with full balcony and beach view which was great. The room was super comfortable and had nice amenities. Wish we would’ve stayed longer.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Eurostars Lucentum
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Antón
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.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.

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

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.

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.

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.



