Santa Bárbara Castle – Esplanade of Spain loop from Luceros

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Santa Bárbara Castle – Esplanade of Spain loop from Luceros

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Santa Bárbara Castle – Esplanade of Spain loop from Luceros

02:14

8.11km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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71 m

Luceros Square

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It is one of the most important in Alicante, especially when the Bonfires of San Juan arrive.

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2.51 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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2.59 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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3.31 km

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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4.58 km

Gabriel Miró Square

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With its monumental ficus, its coquettish design and the evocative sculpture of La Aguadora de Bañuls, Gabriel Miró Square is considered the most beautiful and romantic in the city.

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4.87 km

Esplanade of Spain

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The Paseo de la Explanada, also known as the Explanada de España, is a famous promenade in the city of Alicante. It runs parallel to the port, from the Puerta …

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6.81 km

View of the Port

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Incredible in sunshine!

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7.22 km

Esplanade of Spain

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The Explanada de España, also known as Paseo de la Explanada, is a seafront promenade in the Spanish city of Alicante. It runs parallel to the port and the Paseo …

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8.11 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

1.27 km

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.49 km

569 m

376 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

27°C

19°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2024,Spanien, Alicante

We took the lift up to the castle, and the view from up here was very beautiful. We walked down and came through an alley with lots of flowers. We strolled through the town and came back along the promenade.

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April 28, 2022,Alicante - vom Castillo Santa Barbara

The ascent to the Castillo can be done via an elevator. This is free from the age of 65. Otherwise €2.70. The walk downhill through Ereta Park is very nice and you automatically pass the church.

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April 20, 2025,Alicante: Auf die “Castillo de Santa Bárbara” ☀️🥾🍀

If you're in Alicante, it's definitely worth walking out of the city, first through the narrow streets and then slowly up one of the paths to the Castillo Santa Bárara. The path is easy to walk, despite the incline and some rocky or steep sections. Sturdy footwear is recommended, however. The castle and the old ramparts are free to enter …

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