Parks and Gardens
Alicante hosts parks, squares, promenades, and gardens that offer a green respite amidst the urban landscape. These spaces, each with its own character and charm, not only provide natural beauty. They are also places for leisure, sports, and recreation. Additionally, they improve the quality of life for residents and attract visitors looking to enjoy nature and tranquility.
ICONIC SQUARES AND PROMENADES
Town Hall Square
Town Hall Square
The Town Hall Square is the administrative heart of Alicante. Presided over by the majestic town hall building, it is an open and lively space. Important festive events such as the Cremà of Las Hogueras de San Juan and numerous cultural events are held here, making it a key point for locals and visitors.
Learn more
Explanada de España
Explanada de España
It is the most recognizable and iconic promenade in Alicante. A place full of life where walking is a delight. Its huge palm trees, wooden chairs, and the floor configuration, with more than six million marble tiles imitating the waves of the sea, make it one of the must-see places in the city.
Learn more
Plaza de Los Luceros
Plaza de Los Luceros
The Plaza de Los Luceros is one of the most emblematic squares in the city and is located in the very center. Every year, the typical mascletás of the major festivities of Alicante, les Fogueres de Sant Joan, take place here.
Paseo de Gómiz
Paseo de Gómiz
It is a popular destination that combines the opportunity to relax on terraces with sea views and a pleasant walk. During Les Fogueres de Sant Joan, a prominent international festivity, this promenade becomes one of the liveliest and most crowded places in the city.
Learn more
Paseo de los Mártires de la Libertad
Paseo de los Mártires de la Libertad
It is a wide avenue located on the Francisco Tomás y Valiente dock, parallel to the Explanada. This seafront promenade offers a tranquil pedestrian area ideal for enjoying views of the Marina Deportiva. Its numerous benches invite relaxation while watching the boats, making it a perfect place for a leisurely stroll by the Mediterranean.
Paseo Volado
Paseo Volado
The Paseo Volado is an impressive elevated walkway of 350 meters that runs along the Levante dock. It features canopies inspired by the wings of the albatross and offers spectacular views of the city and the Alicante bay. Walking here at sunrise or sunset is to enjoy a unique play of colors, generated by the sunlight and the reflection of the sea, making this corner one of the most valued in the port.
Town Hall Square
Town Hall Square
Learn moreExplanada de España
Explanada de España
Learn morePlaza de Los Luceros
The Plaza de Los Luceros is one of the most emblematic squares in the city and is located in the very center. Every year, the typical mascletás of the major festivities of Alicante, les Fogueres de Sant Joan, take place here.
Paseo de Gómiz
Paseo de Gómiz
Learn morePaseo de los Mártires de la Libertad
It is a wide avenue located on the Francisco Tomás y Valiente dock, parallel to the Explanada. This seafront promenade offers a tranquil pedestrian area ideal for enjoying views of the Marina Deportiva. Its numerous benches invite relaxation while watching the boats, making it a perfect place for a leisurely stroll by the Mediterranean.
Paseo Volado
The Paseo Volado is an impressive elevated walkway of 350 meters that runs along the Levante dock. It features canopies inspired by the wings of the albatross and offers spectacular views of the city and the Alicante bay. Walking here at sunrise or sunset is to enjoy a unique play of colors, generated by the sunlight and the reflection of the sea, making this corner one of the most valued in the port.
HISTORIC PARKS AND SUSTAINABLE NATURE
La Ereta Park
La Ereta Park
Located on the slopes of the Santa Bárbara Castle, La Ereta Park is a natural oasis with spectacular views of the city and the sea. Its winding paths allow you to enjoy nature in the heart of the urban center, making it a perfect place for those seeking tranquility and unparalleled panoramas.
Learn more
Vía Verde
Vía Verde
The Vía Verde is a natural route that follows the old Denia railway line and offers a perfect path for walking or running. Surrounded by nature, this path connects the city with Albufereta beach, making it a great option for those looking to escape urban noise.
Parque Inundable La Marjal
Parque Inundable La Marjal
The Parque Inundable La Marjal is an innovative green space designed to prevent flooding at San Juan beach and recognized with prestigious awards. It combines nature and technology with a green landscape, trails, and recreational areas, perfect for those looking to enjoy the outdoors while protecting the urban environment.
Monte Tossal
Monte Tossal
Monte Tossal is a lively green space that houses the Castle of San Fernando. In this park, nature and sports culture come together, and its slopes feature recreational and sports facilities, as well as several trails offering incredible views of Alicante. An ideal place for walking, exercising, or simply enjoying nature.
Parque El Palmeral
Parque El Palmeral
This beautiful space is located by the sea and features more than 7,000 palm trees and rich native vegetation. Among its attractions are an artificial waterfall, a lake with boats, and a pavilion where various cultural activities take place. It is an oasis of beauty and tranquility.
Learn more
Parque de Canalejas
Parque de Canalejas
It is the oldest park in Alicante and a haven of history and nature in the heart of the city. Located in front of the Marina Deportiva, it houses historical sculptures, including the "El Niño Flautista" fountain and pairs of stone dogs and lions, and features imposing ficus trees, some over a century old.
Learn more
Parque La Ereta
Parque La Ereta
Learn moreVía Verde
The Vía Verde is a natural route that follows the old Denia railway line and offers a perfect path for walking or running. Surrounded by nature, this path connects the city with Albufereta beach, making it a great option for those looking to escape urban noise.
Parque Inundable La Marjal
The Parque Inundable La Marjal is an innovative green space designed to prevent flooding at San Juan beach and recognized with prestigious awards. It combines nature and technology with a green landscape, trails, and recreational areas, perfect for those looking to enjoy the outdoors while protecting the urban environment.
Monte Tossal
Monte Tossal is a lively green space that houses the Castle of San Fernando. In this park, nature and sports culture come together, and its slopes feature recreational and sports facilities, as well as several trails offering incredible views of Alicante. An ideal place for walking, exercising, or simply enjoying nature.
Parque El Palmeral
Parque El Palmeral
Learn moreParque de Canalejas
Parque de Canalejas
Learn moreHISTORIC SQUARES
Plaza Portal de Elche
Plaza Portal de Elche
This is a small square surrounded by ficus trees, making it an urban oasis. The old city gate, it was called Plaza de las Horcas (the place chosen to administer justice until 1810). Today, it is a meeting point where the purest essence of Alicante can be felt, with cafes inviting you to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Learn more
Plaza Gabriel Miró
Plaza Gabriel Miró
Plaza Gabriel Miró, also known as "La Plaza de Correos," is a quiet and cozy corner in the heart of the city. With its ornamental fountain known as “La Aguadora” surrounded by lush century-old ficus trees and vegetation, it is a space full of history and beauty, where one can enjoy a classic and relaxed atmosphere.
Learn more
Plaza 25 de Mayo
Plaza 25 de Mayo
This square is named in honor of the victims of the bombing of the Central Market that took place on the same day in 1938 during the Civil War. Behind the market itself, it is an open space where the bustle of merchants mixes with historical memory, creating a corner that invites both reflection and enjoyment.
Plaza Calvo Sotelo y Plaza Montañeta
Plaza Calvo Sotelo y Plaza Montañeta
These squares, located in the heart of Alicante, are two vibrant urban spaces. Plaza Calvo Sotelo stands out for its garden areas and relaxed atmosphere, while Plaza de la Montañeta is a nerve center of the city, surrounded by administrative buildings. Both invite you to take a break amidst the daily hustle and bustle.
Paseíto Ramiro
Paseíto Ramiro
It is located in front of Paseo de Gómiz and Playa del Postiguet and has been a meeting point for citizens throughout its history. Here you can appreciate a restored fragment of the old city walls and a bust in homage to the Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío. Since its origin in the 13th century, it has witnessed significant events in the city.
Mirador de Santa Cruz
Mirador de Santa Cruz
The Mirador de Santa Cruz, located in the old town, offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. From its height, you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and the sea.
Plaza del Puente
Plaza del Puente
Plaza del Puente is a picturesque corner that reflects the charm of the San Roque neighborhood. Here you will find the Water Museum and one of the entrances to the Ereta Park. It offers spectacular views of the Santa Bárbara Castle and is the perfect place to stop and enjoy the calm.
Panteón de Quijano
Panteón de Quijano
Its history begins with the kindness of the Civil Governor of Alicante, Trino González de Quijano, who passed away in 1854. It is the only romantic park in Alicante and is located very close to the Las Cigarreras Cultural Center and the Bullring, and about a five-minute walk from the Central Market.
Learn more
Plaza Puerta del Mar
Plaza Puerta del Mar
Located next to the Paseo de la Explanada and Playa del Postiguet, it is one of the main entrances to the city center. Its spectacular fountain surrounded by palm trees welcomes visitors and is a vibrant and busy space, ideal for starting a walk by the sea or enjoying the nearby terraces.
Plaza Portal de Elche
Plaza Portal de Elche
Learn morePlaza Gabriel Miró
Plaza Gabriel Miró, also known as "La Plaza de Correos", is a quiet and cozy corner in the heart of the city. With its ornamental fountain known as “La Aguadora” surrounded by lush centenary ficus trees and vegetation, it is a space full of history and beauty, where you can enjoy a classic and relaxed atmosphere.
Plaza 25 de Mayo
This square pays homage with its name to the victims of the bombing of the Central Market that took place on the same day in 1938 during the Civil War. Behind the market itself, it is an open space where the hustle and bustle of merchants mixes with historical memory, creating a corner that invites both reflection and enjoyment.
Plaza Calvo Sotelo y Plaza Montañeta
These squares, located in the heart of Alicante, are two vibrant urban spaces. Plaza Calvo Sotelo stands out for its garden areas and relaxed atmosphere, while Plaza de la Montañeta is a nerve center of the city, surrounded by administrative buildings. Both invite you to take a break amidst the daily hustle and bustle.
Paseíto Ramiro
It is located in front of Paseo de Gómiz and Playa del Postiguet and has been a meeting point for citizens throughout its history. Here you can appreciate a restored fragment of the old city walls and a bust in homage to the Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío. Since its origin in the 13th century, it has witnessed significant events in the city.
Mirador de Santa Cruz
The Mirador de Santa Cruz, located in the old town, offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. From its height, you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and the sea.
Plaza del Puente
Plaza del Puente is a picturesque corner that reflects the charm of the San Roque neighborhood. Here you will find the Water Museum and one of the entrances to the Ereta Park. It offers spectacular views of the Santa Bárbara Castle and is the perfect place to stop and enjoy the calm.
Panteón de Quijano
Panteón de Quijano
Learn morePlaza Puerta del Mar
Located next to the Paseo de la Explanada and the Playa del Postiguet, it is one of the main entrances to the city center. Its spectacular fountain surrounded by palm trees welcomes visitors and is a vibrant and busy space, ideal for starting a walk by the sea or enjoying the nearby terraces.
Other Parks, Walkways, and Gardens
Alicante has a great variety of parks and gardens spread throughout the city. From small green corners to large urban spaces, each offers a unique environment where you can enjoy nature, sports, or simply the tranquility offered by their landscapes.
