Esplanade of Spain – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Luceros

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Esplanade of Spain – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Luceros

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Esplanade of Spain – Santa Bárbara Castle loop from Luceros

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5.29km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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71 m

Luceros Square

Highlight • Monument

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

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690 m

Calle de las Setas

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Mushroom Alley

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854 m

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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1.15 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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2.20 km

View of the Port of Alicante

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The view from Castillo de Santa Bárbara onto the harbor is simply great.
The whole view from up there invites you to linger.

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2.93 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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3.01 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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4.00 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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5.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

782 m

551 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

1.52 km

416 m

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

27°C

19°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 4, 2026,Bonus track: Day 8 - Alicante

Alicante, without a plan, just happened. It was like casually rolling dice and hitting straight sixes the entire time :)
The highlight was, of course, the castle, which overlooks the entire area. And then there's the fun of catching seagulls, graffiti, and the final shots of rainy mountains.

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