Santa Barbara Castle

You won't fail to notice this impressive castle

You will be able to see spectacular views of the city and the sea.

Its privileged location has been an encouragement to human settlement from distant times, and vestiges of the Bronze, Iberian and Roman eras have been found here.

The castle has three clearly differentiated areas:

The highest part contains the oldest remains (11th to 13th century), and of particular interest are the Baluarte de los Ingleses (Rampart of the English), the Sala Noble (Hall of Nobles) and the Governor's House.

The intermediate part consists mainly of buildings that were constructed in the 16th century, namely the Room of Philip II, the Cuerpo de Guardia (Guard's Wing), the Baluarte de la Reina (Queen's Rampart), and the Patio de Armas (the garrison courtyard), along with the ruins of the ancient hermitage of St. Barbara.

The third part of the Castle was added in the 18th century and here you will find the Revellín de Bon Repós (an angular embankment) and the monument to the famous soldier from Alicante, Félix Berenguer de Marquina, who was a Captain-General in the Philippines and a Viceroy of New Mexico.

The castle is free to visit and there are two entrance points. You can walk along the road around the back of the mountain, or you can drive.

Apart from the lift, there are two walking routes down from the castle.

Castle Summer Evenings

In the summer months the Town Hall hosts a programme of special 'castle evenings'. These usually are concerts held on weekend nights in the courtyard of Santa Barbara Castle.

Listening to music in this fantastic setting is a unique experience. They're free and start at 22.00 hrs.

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