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.
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*Check prices for events, exhibitions or concerts in the events calendar and tourist offices.
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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
Elevator access
Located in front of the Postiguet beach, in Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora.
SCHEDULE:
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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Access through La Ereta Park
Access through Monte Benacantil
Vehicle access
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.