La Lonja del Pescado

Exhibition Hall

Located next to the port, it is a place where history and modernity merge. This iconic building, built at the beginning of the 20th century, was originally conceived as a market for the sale and handling of fish. Today, it houses exhibitions of painting, sculpture, history, nature, and numerous cultural activities.

It has nothing
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Free access.

*Check prices for events, exhibitions or concerts in the events calendar and tourist offices.

reloj-1-1-1.svg SCHEDULE
icono SEPTEMBRE
icono Tuesdays– Fridays: 10:00h - 20:45h
icono Saturdays: 10:00h - 14:00h / 16:00h - 20:45h
icono Sundays and holidays: 10:00h - 14:00h
icono OCTOBRE – JUNE
icono Tuedays – Friday: 09:00h - 20:45h
icono Saturdays: 10:00h - 14:00h / 16:00h - 20:45h
icono Sundays and holidays: 10:00h - 14:00h
icono JULY AND AUGUST
icono Tuesday – Saturday: 15:30h - 21:00h
CONTACT INFORMATION:
icono +34 965 922 018
icono +34 965 922 306
icono +34 965 922 307
icono +34 965 922 308
icono lalonja@alicante-ayto.es
HOW TO GET THERE:
icono C/ Paseo Almirante Julio Guillén Tato, s/n, 03001, Alicante
icono 6 – 24 – C6 – Turibus (Estación Autobuses)
icono L1 – L2 – L3 – L4 (Luceros)
How to get there
  • Shuttle buses from Plaza Puerta del Mar
  • Elevators at Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora, in front of the Postiguet Beach
  • Access by Calle Vazquez de Mella for vehicles and urban itineraries.
  • Parking on the grounds of Santa Barbara Castle is not permitted.
  • Pedestrian access along urban routes is recommended.

Access

Located in front of the Postiguet beach, in Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora.

SCHEDULE:

icono 15/11 – 27/02:
icono 10:00 – 18:00h.
icono 28/02 – 16/06:
icono 10:00 – 20:00h.
icono 17/06 – 4/09:
icono 10:00 – 23:00h.
icono 5/09 – 14/11:
icono 10:00 a 20:00h.

Last lift going up: 40 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.
Last lift going down: 20 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.

It is recommended to purchase your lift ticket in advance via the following link:
www.castillosantabarbara.alicante.es

On performance days: consult the Castle’s closing times.

Price of the lifts:
General, 2.70 euros.
Free for retired pensioners who can prove this condition by means of a document.

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This itinerary begins with a walk through the streets of the Old Town, leading to La Ereta Park. From there, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city, nearby towns, and the Mediterranean Sea.
 
Visitors are encouraged to ascend the fortress, enjoying views of Postiguet Beach from Calle Virgen del Socorro. The route includes a path along the western slope of Monte Benacantil, offering breathtaking views of northern Alicante and the surrounding mountains.
 

Only in the following cases:

  • Loading and unloading of passengers for the time strictly necessary: cabs, VTC, people with reduced mobility, and minibusses (length 8.50m and mass 6,800kg).
  • Visitors must follow the instructions of the municipal staff at all times.
  • Authorized coaches accessing the castle must be no longer than 8.50 meters and weigh no more than 6,800 kilograms. Drivers must follow all instructions and guidelines provided by local police officers.
  • This authorization is limited to passenger drop-off and pick-up only. After drop-off, the coach must leave the castle and return later for passenger pick-up.