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Attraction · Alacant / Alicante · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castell de Santa Bàrbara in Alacant / Alicante

Castell de Santa Bàrbara is an attraction in Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community. This place has a story in the app. 4 of the 27 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 220 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.

Castell de Santa Bàrbara in Alacant / Alicante
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The story

Story · Castell de Santa Bàrbara

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You're standing at Santa Bàrbara Castle, high above Alicante on Mount Benacantil. The mountain rises 166 metres, right on the edge of the sea. Have a look around. From up here you can see the whole bay and the land behind it. No wonder everyone wanted to own this spot.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Every day 10:00-20:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Photo: H.Helmlechner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Castell de Santa Bàrbara

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Castell de Santa Bàrbara open?

Every day 10:00-20:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Castell de Santa Bàrbara wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 70 m and a water point at 90 m.

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