Alicante Parks and Gardens

(Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain)

Despite its coastal location, Alicante actually contains a surprising number of green parklands and landscaped gardens, offering the perfect place to relax, away from the beachfronts. Alicante's main parks offer a good combination of colourful planting, recreational activities and seating areas, and many are just a short walk from Alicante city centre.

Some of the most popular parks in the Alicante area include the historic Canalejas Park (Parque de Canalejas), El Palmeral Park, El Palmeral Park (Parque de El Palmeral), Lo Morant Park (Parque de Lo Morant) and Ereta Park (Parque de la Ereta), while Alicante's stunning tree-lined Explanada de Espana promenade is also worthy of a mention. Here are Alicante's main parks and gardens.

Canalejas Park (Parque de Canalejas)

Dating back to the mid-1880s, Canalejas Park is Alicante's most historic park and is famous for its magnificent fig tree, which is reputed to have been planted at the end of the 19th century. Other highlights in Canalejas Park include stone statues, fountains, seating areas and a monument to local writer Carlos Arniches.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

El Palmeral Park (Parque de El Palmeral)

The El Palmeral Park can be found on the south side of Alicante is an impressive plantation of palm trees and other exotic plants. Comprising a playground area for young children, ponds and fountains, colourful borders of flowers, a coffee shop, walking trails and seating areas, El Palmeral Park is also known for its auditorium, which hosts a number of notable events each year.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Ereta Park (Parque de la Ereta)

A relatively new addition to the green expanses in the Alicante area, Ereta Park can be found on the southwestern side of the city, close to the Old Town district. Landscaped and designed by award-winning architects, Ereta Park offers superb facilities for those who enjoy outdoor activities, including playing fields, outdoor events and concerts, together with beautifully planted gardens. Alicante's Ereta Park also boasts a café area, fountains and water features, and natural wildlife areas.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Explanada de Espana

Alicante's famous tiled Explanada de Espana is a spectacular seafront promenade, measuring around 1/2 km. Built in 1867, the walkway is lined with four separate rows of mature palm trees and features several inter-connecting pathways, with seating areas, sculptures and an impressive fountain. The Explanada de Espana is made up of more than six million small tiles, which combine to create a three-tone geometric pattern, and runs parallel to the main harbour area, with plenty of nearby cafés and coffee shops.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Lo Morant Park (Parque de Lo Morant)

Standing in northwest Alicante, Lo Morant Park is a vast green parkland where you can find a large range of recreational activities. Highlights at the park include pathways, playground areas for children, an outdoor auditorium, secluding seating and picnic spots.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Monte Benacantil (Mount Benacantil)

Monte Benacantil is a large hill that dominates much of Alicante and is known for its dense woodlands of mainly pine trees. The hill offers a number of impressive vantage points, with stunning views across the city and beyond.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free