Santa Barbara Castle
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It has three enclosures at different heights and from 3 different periods: In the highest enclosure ('La Torreta') you can find the Homage Tower and the oldest remains of the fortress, most of which date back to the 14th century. The intermediate enclosure houses the most important facilities that were built in the 16th century, such as: • The Felipe II Hall • The Guard Corps • The Parade Ground • The Queen's Bastion. The lower enclosure dates from the 18th century and houses the so-called Revellin del Bon Repos.
Castle Schedule
Monday to Sunday:
15/11 – 27/02
10:00 to 18:00h.
28/02 – 16/06 10:00 to 20:00h.
17/06 – 4/09 10:00 to 23:00h.
5/09 – 14/11 10:00 to 20:00h.
*Access to the site is only allowed up to 40 minutes before closing time.
*On performance days: please consult the Castle’s closing times.
The fortress will be closed on 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 and 6 January and 24 June.
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.
Minibus schedule
15/11 – 27/02: 10:00 a 18:00h. 28/02 – 16/06: 10:00 a 20:00h.
17/06 – 4/09: 10:00 a 23:00h.
5/09 – 14/11: 10:00 a 20:00h.
Price: €1.45 each way.
*Access to the site is only allowed up to 40 minutes before closing time.
Location of the stops:
Puerta del MAR Postiguet-Pasarela. MARQ- Castillo( TRAM) Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla, frente al Museo MARQ Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Frequency:
Every 40 minutes. The service can be reinforced in the event of a large influx of visitors from cruise ships, or in the event of major events.
Group tours
For group visits (school group visits, Imserso excursions, programmed excursions, etc.), the following form must be completed.
- All fields in this form must be filled out and sent to educa@castillodesantabarbara.com at least 48 hours before the visit.
- Reservations made more than 3 months in advance are not accepted.
- Submitting this form does not guarantee a reservation. You will receive a response regarding your request.
- Reservations for coach access may be revoked by the Alicante Town Hall due to force majeure or reasons of general public interest, without any right to compensation.
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Access to the Santa Barbara Castle
Elevator access
Located in front of the Postiguet beach, in Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora.
SCHEDULE 15/11 – 27/02:10:00 – 18:00h.
28/02 – 16/06: 10:00 – 20:00h.
17/06 – 4/09: 10:00 – 23:00h.
5/09 – 14/11: 10:00 – 20:00h.
Last lift up: 40 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.
Last lift down: 20 minutes before the closing time of the lifts.
It is recommended to purchase the lift ticket in advance through 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.
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.
Contact information
| Santa Barbara Castle |
| Administration Contact |
Tourist Offices
 +34 965 177 201
+34 965 177 217
+34 679 974 486
 turismo@alicanteturismo.com
info@alicanteturismo.com |
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* Important Notice
The Alicante Municipal Tourist Board is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the contact details, schedules, locations of accommodations, restaurants, tourist service companies, and transport, as well as in the cultural facilities of the city. It is recommended to verify the information in advance.
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