Explanada de España
Marble-wave promenade of red, cream and black tiles.
How to reach it
About 4 min walk from Alicante station. Alicante is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 4 min · 0.3 km
- Rail pass
- Renfe Abono
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Alicante
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
A fortress on Benacantil rock over the bay.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Steep whitewashed lanes of flowerpots and tiled steps climbing to the castle.
Playa del Postiguet
The palm-backed city beach right below the castle rock.
Mercado Central
A modernista stone market of Mediterranean fish, turrón and salted mojama.
Basílica de Santa María
Alicante’s oldest church, a Gothic hall behind a swirling baroque doorway.
MARQ Archaeological Museum
An award-winning, high-tech run through Iberian and Roman Alicante.
Isla de Tabarca
A boat out to a walled island of clear water and a fishing-village lunch.
Other stops on the Alicante–Murcia C-1
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Explanada de España from Alicante station?
- About 4 min walk from Alicante station. Alicante is the start of the route.
- Is Explanada de España covered by the Renfe Abono?
- The train journey to Alicante is fully covered by the Renfe Abono. Entry to Explanada de España is free.
- What else is there to see near Explanada de España?
- Other sights in Alicante include Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Barrio de Santa Cruz, Playa del Postiguet, Mercado Central, Basílica de Santa María.