Ascend Alicante's iconic 9th-century Moorish fortress for panoramic Mediterranean views, then wind through the whitewashed lanes of the Santa Cruz quarter with a private certified guide. A cinematic, story-rich encounter with 2,500 years of layered history.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at the cruise terminal and leads you up through the ancient Barri Vell (Santa Cruz quarter), sharing the Moorish, Aragonese and Bourbon chapters written into every stone. At the summit, the entire Costa Blanca unfolds — the port, the old town's terracotta roofscape, and the blue arc of the Mediterranean. Descend through hidden stairways to the Esplanada de España for a celebratory horchata or cava at a terrace café.
Good to know
Castle is a 20-min walk or short taxi from the pier; the free elevator from Postiguet Beach saves the steepest climb. Book the private tour at least 48 hours ahead. Typical duration 3–3.5 hrs — comfortably within all-aboard windows.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Alicante — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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