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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Half Day Guided Walking Tour to Explore Alicante City
Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Top hotels in San Antón
Melia Alicante
Beautiful location and view. Average quality compared to other Meliá hotels. Cleaning staff very friendly. Other staff- no communication!! Rooms need updating to reflect the price
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Estudiotel Alicante
Very clean and well presented room, housekeeping staff were helpful, didn’t interact with anyone else. Didn’t try any of the food. Hotel was very nice, shame about the boards of young teens there, they made a hell of a racket throughout the late evening. The hotel was in an amazing location, central ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
The hotel was extremely clean and spacious, the breakfast was fantastic and the staff could not be more helpful with diatry requirements. The only thing I would take into consideration when booking this hotel is that the pool is not quite as it looks on the photos, when we went up in the evening ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Eurostars Centrum Alicante
. The hotel definitely needs updates. Staff was OK. They should inform you better about the parking reservations because on their website shows they have parking on site, but it’s just for people that reserve the parking and there is no way to reserve the parking through Expedia as well so they should ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
A little disappointed as I was hoping for area for omelettes
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Clean room
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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.
