Free things to do in Alicante

70-meter structure built in 1490 to manage irrigation water and prevent flooding.

Roman-era pool and canal complex by the coast. Archaeological remains of Roman occupation where visitors can bathe among the ruins and…

The 17th‑century temple, built on the former mosque site, mixes Baroque and Neoclassical styles.

The lighthouse, 163 metres tall, sits on a rocky promontory. From there you can see the Mediterranean and the sheer cliffs, and you can…

Fine-sand beach, 270 metres long, with clear waters and Blue Flag status.

Four kilometres of coastline combining sandy beaches and rocky coves with clear waters.

Alicante's best-preserved medieval centre with cobbled stone streets and stonework facades.

Walled historic district adjacent to the Amadorio river, with coloured houses designed so sailors could see them from the sea.

Ruins of a medieval castle at 600 metres altitude in nearby mountains; retains a square and circular tower.

Medieval castle of Islamic origin on the summit of a steep hill (Penya del Castellet).

Islamic fortress from the 12th century located near the sanctuary, three kilometers from the city center.

Muslim fortress from the 12th century built atop a rocky outcrop at 239 meters elevation.

Seat of the Orihuela-Alicante diocese, begun in the thirteenth century on remains of an Islamic mosque.

Fixed dune forest covering 800 hectares, planted with pines in the early 20th century to halt the advance of mobile coastal sand.

Reservoir located five kilometres from the coast, the closest to the Mediterranean in Spain.

Hermitage located at Castell de Finestrat at the municipality's highest point with panoramic views.

Natural spring accessible by vehicle via a narrow mountain road from Confrides.

Protected reserve covering 2,298 hectares, featuring a Mediterranean forest of oaks, pines and rare species near Alcoi and Ibi.