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Free audio walking tours of Alicante
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Alicante, Spain, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Alicante Getaway
The Explanada, Santa María and the castle in 1h
- Explanada de EspañaYou are walking on the Explanada de España, Alicante's most famous promenade. Beneath your feet, six and a half million small marble tiles in red, cream and black form a vast rolling wave — an optical illusion that can make you dizzy when the sun hits it.
- Basilica of Santa MaríaThis is the Basilica of Santa María, the oldest church still in use in Alicante. It was built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries in Valencian Gothic style, on the ruins of the city's great mosque — a layering found all over Reconquest Spain.
- Santa Bárbara CastleAbove you stands Santa Bárbara Castle, clinging to Mount Benacantil, one hundred and sixty-six metres above the Mediterranean. Seen from the beach, the mountain's outline draws a human profile that locals call "la Cara del Moro", the Moor's face.
Alicante between Sea and Castle
From the harbour to the Santa Cruz quarter and the top of Benacantil
- Explanada de EspañaYou are walking on the Explanada de España, Alicante's most famous promenade. Beneath your feet, six and a half million small marble tiles in red, cream and black form a vast rolling wave — an optical illusion that can make you dizzy when the sun hits it.
- Co-Cathedral of San NicolásThe Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari is dedicated to Alicante's patron saint. On the sixth of December 1244, Saint Nicholas's day, the city surrendered to Prince Alfonso of Castile, who ordered a church built in his honour.
- Basilica of Santa MaríaThis is the Basilica of Santa María, the oldest church still in use in Alicante. It was built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries in Valencian Gothic style, on the ruins of the city's great mosque — a layering found all over Reconquest Spain.
- Santa Cruz QuarterWelcome to the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the most photographed quarter of Alicante. Clinging to the flank of Mount Benacantil beneath the castle walls, it is a maze of stepped alleys, whitewashed houses and balconies spilling over with geraniums.
- Santa Bárbara CastleAbove you stands Santa Bárbara Castle, clinging to Mount Benacantil, one hundred and sixty-six metres above the Mediterranean. Seen from the beach, the mountain's outline draws a human profile that locals call "la Cara del Moro", the Moor's face.
Complete Alicante
Market, old town, castle and Postiguet beach
- Central MarketThe Mercado Central is the belly of Alicante. Opened in 1921, this modernist building combines exposed brick, ironwork and a great central dome.
- Co-Cathedral of San NicolásThe Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari is dedicated to Alicante's patron saint. On the sixth of December 1244, Saint Nicholas's day, the city surrendered to Prince Alfonso of Castile, who ordered a church built in his honour.
- Explanada de EspañaYou are walking on the Explanada de España, Alicante's most famous promenade. Beneath your feet, six and a half million small marble tiles in red, cream and black form a vast rolling wave — an optical illusion that can make you dizzy when the sun hits it.
- Basilica of Santa MaríaThis is the Basilica of Santa María, the oldest church still in use in Alicante. It was built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries in Valencian Gothic style, on the ruins of the city's great mosque — a layering found all over Reconquest Spain.
- Santa Cruz QuarterWelcome to the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the most photographed quarter of Alicante. Clinging to the flank of Mount Benacantil beneath the castle walls, it is a maze of stepped alleys, whitewashed houses and balconies spilling over with geraniums.
- Santa Bárbara CastleAbove you stands Santa Bárbara Castle, clinging to Mount Benacantil, one hundred and sixty-six metres above the Mediterranean. Seen from the beach, the mountain's outline draws a human profile that locals call "la Cara del Moro", the Moor's face.
- Postiguet BeachPlaya del Postiguet is Alicante's city beach, four hundred metres of golden sand right at the foot of the castle. Its name comes from the postigo, the small gate that once pierced the city wall to give access to the sea.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Alicante?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Alicante: Alicante Getaway (3 stops, about 1 h); Alicante between Sea and Castle (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Alicante (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Alicante audio tours visit?
- Stops include Explanada de España, Basilica of Santa María, Santa Bárbara Castle, Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás, Santa Cruz Quarter, Central Market, Postiguet Beach.
- How long does a walking tour of Alicante take?
- The Alicante tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Alicante?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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