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a major interest as it was used as a Royal Chamber by Isabel II in 1858.
Iglesia de Santa Maria
The Iglesia de Santa Maria is the oldest church in the city that was built on the former site of a
mosque sometime between the 14th and 16th century.
Catedral de San Nicolas
This 17th century cathedral is an important landmark of the city as it's the cathedral of
Alicante's patron saint and it is regarded as one of the most exquisite examples of Spanish Baroque.
Museo Arqueológico
Alicante's archaeology museum was constructed in 1932 to house
an extensive collection of artifacts belonging to the history of the region
Castillo de Sana Barbara
The Castillo de Santa Barbara is one of the largest
medieval fortresses in Europe.
San Fernando Castle
The San Fernando Castle was built on Mount Tossal in the early 19th century principally as a fortress
against Napoleon's encroaching invasion.
Beaches
Playa de San Juan is often praised as one of the finest
beaches in Spain. The small, sandy Almadraba beach and the well hidden Albufereta
beach are ideal for watersports. Further south is the Playa del Coco, next to the
regional railway station. This beach connects to Playa del Postiguet, located
close to the city center embellished by palm trees. The last of the city's beaches
is Saladar, broad, sandy and open.
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