Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour
Alicante City & Beach Tour is your introduction to the city’s history. You’ll see how Alicante has been shaped through the years. Route includes the colorful Old Town, city center, beach and marina. Join us as we pedal past dazzling Central Market, Gothic Church’s, seafront, admired Theatre, impressive Santa Barbara castle views, amazing ancient trees and much more....
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Pass By: Barrio Santa Cruz, Alicante Spain
This area is located somewhat higher up, next to the wallgoing down from Santa Bárbara Castle. Santa Cruz Hermitage stands on the slopes of Mount
Pass By: Concatedral Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant, Plaza del Abad Penalva 1, 03002 Alicante Spain
The construction of the Co-cathedral began in the 17th Century in a Herrerian style, characterized by its sobriety and scarce decorative items.
Pass By: Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, Placa Santa Maria 1, 08003 Barcelona Spain
This Basilica was originally a Muslim Mosque, which became a Christian church after the Christians conquered the city. This is another building that was undamaged by thebombardment.The current church is Gothic
Pass By: Platja del Postiguet, Cami de Manresa, Platja de Sant Joan, 03002 Alicante Spain
This is the only urban beach you can visit in the city. From this beach, you can contemplate the Santa Bárbara Castle with its characteristic Moor Face profile.
Pass By: Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, Alacant, Alicante, Spain
The first seafront was built using rubble from the demolition of the historic walls. Originally called “El Malecón”. The current esplanade was built in the 60s. Altogether, the mosaic is made up of 6,600,000 pieces in three different colors; one of them is called “Alicante red” as this marble colour can only be found in this region.
Pass By: Placa Gabriel Miro, Placa de Gabriel Miro s/n, 03001 Alicante Spain
This Square used to be called “Correos”; it reflects the bourgeois city and ideas of urban aesthetics proper to the new dominant class.
Pass By: Parque de Canalejas, Avenida de Ramon Cajal s/n, Alicante Spain
you will find several 100-year-old Ficus trees It is very pleasant to find shade and walk in this park on hot days.
Pass By: Paseo del Puerto Viejo, Paseo del Pescador, Playa Principal, Alicante Spain
We are now going back to our along the marina instead of the Explanada.
Pass By: Passeig Volado, Mlle. Levante, 10, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
It was built in 2008 for the Volvo Ocean Race that departed from Alicante. You will enjoy the sea under your feet.
Pass By: Plaza Puerta del Mar, Pl. Prta del Mar, 03002 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
This marked the beginning of the town’s expansion. During this route, we will visit the area where the new city emerged in the second half of the 19th Century.
Pass By: Alicante Town Hall, Placa Ajuntament 1, 03002 Alicante Spain
First Town Hall was destroyed by bombardments in 1691. This building was very close to the sea and, consequently, this area was one of the most damaged of the city. he Town Hall that we can visit today was built at the beginning of the 18th Century.
Pass By: Rambla Mendez Nunez, 03002 Alicante Spain
This avenue marks the limit between the old quarter (left) and the historic centre that was about to emerge (right).It used to be a ditch at the foot of the wall, where rain water ran through.
Pass By: Teatro Principal de Alicante, Plaza Ruperto Chapi s/n, 03001 Alicante Spain
This theatre was built in the middle of the 19th Century.
Pass By: Mercat Central d'Alacant, Avda Alfonso El Sabio 8, 03004 Alicante Spain
Was built at the beginning of the 20th Century and it was later bombed during the civil war. Parts of this market had to be reconstructed.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
10:15 AM
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: C. Cienfuegos, 1, 03002 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.