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Castillo de Santa Bárbara – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Mercado

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Castillo de Santa Bárbara – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Mercado

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4.9

(11)

211

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Castillo de Santa Bárbara – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Mercado

01:58

6.55km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 9, 2026

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Train Station

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119 m

Santa Cruz neighborhood, Alicante

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The so-called Santa Cruz neighborhood, or Santa Creu neighborhood of Alicante, is the most beautiful area in the entire city, as it is the old town, where you will find many places worth visiting.

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399 m

The Little House of the Blue Flowerpots

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The Casita de las Macetas Azules is one of Alicante's most charming gems. It's located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, on Calle de San Antonio. This small, two-story house has …

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577 m

View of Alicante from La Ereta Park

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La Ereta Park is located on the slopes of Mount Benacantil, at the foot of the Santa Bárbara Castle, in front of Postiguet beach. From here you can enjoy unbeatable …

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722 m

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

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The fortification wall of the castle connects the castle and the town. Along the way you have a great view of the castle and the city.

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2.85 km

Santa Bárbara Castle

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The Castle of Santa Bárbara is located at the summit of Mount Benacantil, 166 meters above sea level. It is home to one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, …

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2.92 km

View of Alicante from Castillo de Santa Bárbara

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Up here, from a height of about 160 meters, you can see the city, the sea and the beaches:

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4.86 km

El Postiguet Beach

Beach

8

5.25 km

The Ocean Race Monument, Alicante

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A boat the ocean race

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9

5.78 km

Kiosk at Portal de Elche Square

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Old gate of Alicante, formerly called Plaça de les Forques, a place chosen to administer justice until 1810. Fortunately, today's visitor will find a very beautiful square with century-old ficus …

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6.55 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.49 km

388 m

318 m

128 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.20 km

1.02 km

419 m

355 m

281 m

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Sunday 17 May

24°C

13°C

19 %

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