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Santa Bárbara Castle

Castle or palace · Alicante · Spain 🇪🇸
Only official site
castillodesantabarbara.com

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Admission prices
Free
Free entry
ENTRADA GRATUITA
Other ticket Lift (ascensor)
€2.70
2,70€
stated on castillodesantabarbara.com · checked 2026-10-06 FREE ENTRY – LIFT PRICE: 2,70€
Translation · original in SpanishENTRADA GRATUITA – PRECIO ASCENSOR: 2,70€

Practical

Santa Bárbara Castle: opening hours

Off-season (from 15 November to 27 February): every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

Mid-season (from 28 February to 16 June, and from 5 September to 14 November): every day from 10:00 to 20:00.

Peak season (from 17 June to 4 September): every day from 10:00 to 23:00.

✓ castillodesantabarbara.com/en/faq · 2026-10-10

Santa Bárbara Castle: closing days

The castle will be closed on the following dates: 1st of January 6th of January 24th of June 24th of December 25th of December 31st of December✓ castillodesantabarbara.com/en/faq · 2026-10-10

Santa Bárbara Castle: what should I know before visiting?

If you want to visit Santa Bárbara Castle we recommend you allow at least 1 or 2 hours for your visit to be able to enjoy this magical place.
Translation · original in SpanishSi quieres visitar el Castillo de Santa Bárbara te recomendamos que te reserves al menos 1 o 2 horas de visita para poder disfrutar de este mágico lugar.
✓ castillodesantabarbara.com · 2026-10-07

Santa Bárbara Castle: how to get there

On foot or by lift, taxi, microbus or car. … LIFT On Avenida Juan Bautista Lafora (opposite El Postiguet Beach). … ROUTE 1. From the City Hall, passing by the old town. … ROUTE 2. From El Postiguet Beach.✓ castillodesantabarbara.com/en/castle-information · 2026-10-10

Santa Bárbara Castle: parking

It is not possible to access the castle by car. In very specific cases for children or those with reduced mobility, cars may drive up to the castle to drop said visitors off at the site. However, the car must then park outside of the fortress. The free La Ereta car park is located near the castle, on Mount Benacantil itself.✓ castillodesantabarbara.com/en/faq · 2026-10-10

Santa Bárbara Castle: are dogs allowed?

Are dogs allowed in the castle? Yes. However, they must be leashed and are not permitted in indoor rooms.✓ castillodesantabarbara.com/en/faq · 2026-10-10

Santa Bárbara Castle offers countless possibilities for visitors. From visits to the interior exhibitions, walks with the best views of Alicante to gastronomic experiences, concerts, theatrical visits, etc.

Translation · original in Spanish

El Castillo de Santa Bárbara ofrece innumerables posibilidades para los visitantes. Desde visitas a las exposiciones interiores, paseos con las mejores vistas de Alicante hasta experiencias gastronómicas, conciertos, visitas teatralizadas, etc.

Free entry — official site →
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