Cruises From Alicante, Spain

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Postiguet beach and the seafront of Alicante, with Santa Barbara Castle on the hill above.
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Alicante, Spain

Alicante is a sunny port city on Spain's Costa Blanca, the capital of its province in the Valencian Community, with more than 350,000 residents on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain. It is famous for the Castle of Santa Barbara, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, which crowns Mount Benacantil above the harbor, and for the Explanada de Espana, a palm-lined promenade paved with about 6.5 million marble tiles. It is also one of the driest cities in Europe, with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year.

Do cruise ships dock in Alicante? Yes. Ships berth at the city's cruise terminal, and Alicante ranks among Spain's most important cruise ports. How far is the cruise port from the old town? The terminal operator puts the city center about 0.6 mile (1 km) away, so the promenade, the old quarter and Postiguet Beach are within reach on foot, or by a short taxi ride from the farther berths.

Cruises to Alicante are mainly Western Mediterranean itineraries. MSC and Costa call most often, with Oceania, Holland America, Cunard, Azamara, Regent Seven Seas and Explora Journeys also visiting. Alicante is a turnaround port as well, so some cruises start or end here, mostly MSC voyages along with a few on Costa, which makes it an easy city to add a day or two of sun before or after the cruise.

Plan the castle first: the lift entrance faces Postiguet Beach, so you can ride up for the view over the harbor, then make your way down through the old quarter to the promenade, and bring sun protection whatever the season.

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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Alicante, Spain

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Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.

Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.

Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.

During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).

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Things to do in Alicante, Spain

From the castle on Mount Benacantil to the marble promenade below it, here are the best things to do in Alicante on a cruise day:

♦ Castle of Santa Barbara

One of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain sits atop Mount Benacantil, 545 feet (166 m) above the city. You can walk up or ride the lift, whose entrance is on the avenue opposite Postiguet Beach, and the battlements look out over the harbor, the old town and the coast. It is the single best view in Alicante and the natural first stop.

♦ Explanada de Espana

Alicante's signature promenade runs along the harbor under rows of palm trees. Its pavement of about 6.5 million marble tiles is laid in a wave pattern, and cafes and shaded benches line the way. It follows the waterfront toward the old town, a natural first stroll from the ship.

♦ The Old Town and Basilica of Santa Maria

The lanes of the old quarter climb the slope toward the castle hill. The Basilica of Santa Maria, built mostly between the 14th and 16th centuries in the Gothic style on the site of a former mosque, is the landmark church here, and the Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the bishop's seat, stands nearby.

♦ MARQ Archaeological Museum

The provincial archaeology museum traces the region's story from about 100,000 years ago to the early 20th century, with Iberian, Roman and medieval collections. Named European Museum of the Year in 2004, it is a strong choice for travelers who want history indoors.

♦ Postiguet Beach and Tabarca Island

Postiguet is the sandy city beach at the foot of the castle hill, steps from the old town and the easiest swim of the day. With more time, ferries run from Alicante to Tabarca, a small walled island about 9 miles (15 km) to the south whose surrounding waters became Spain's first marine reserve in 1986.

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