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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alicante

11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alicante, Spain

Updated September 7, 2022

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Hogueras de Alicante

Alicante, Spain

Hogueras de Alicante (Bonfires of Alicante)

A celebration of solstice followed by a fiery purging of evils.

Alicante, Spain

Lucentum

A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.
At the heart of “Mushroom street”

Alicante, Spain

Calle de Las Setas (The Mushroom Street)

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.
Iberian Gallery.

Alicante, Spain

Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ)

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Central Market Building.

Alicante, Spain

Central Market Building

This magnificent market stands as a poignant symbol of the suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.

Biar, Spain

Medieval Aqueduct of Biar

This 15th-century aqueduct with distinctive pointed arches was used for irrigation in the Vinalopó valley.

Alicante, Spain

The Head of the Moor

Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
First rung.

Alicante, Spain

Alicante Zero Level

Once used to calculate the various levels around the country.
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