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Castle of Santa Barbara

Alicante, Spain
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Alicante
4.0 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Type: Castles, Ancient Ruins
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Moscow
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is an absolute must see while in Alicante, actually i did not like Alicante before i got to Santa Barbara castle. This fortress on a hill above the city offers magnificent views of the whole bay, the valley, the port with cruise liners and marina, beaches and hills around. One of the most interesting view points in the mediterranean.... More

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England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The views from the top are tremendous, we walked up and found the incline acceptable More

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Byron Bay
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

. We tried unsuccessfully to find the entrance to the lift up to the Castle, which dominates the landscape of the city. In the end we jumped in a cab and paid the EU5.30 fare to the top of the hill. I found out later that the lift charges are EU2.40 to ascend (unless you have a pension card), and... More

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tipperary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Well worth a visit - the view from the top is spectacular!!!! More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Worth the walk for the views, fantastic, be careful with small children More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great views and very cheap entry at only a few Euros to get the lift to the top. Take some time to explore both levels and understand the history of this magnificent structure. More

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Killarney, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

brilliant !!!!!!! could spend there whole day, exellet views - even beer taste better up there ;)) really well kept and taken care off - place that you must see when visiting alicante More

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Great views and not very expensive. There is a lift to the top, but believe you can walk if you wish. Get the lift ;-) More

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cork
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Went up on fhe lift . .. .across the road and walk about 100 yards to the right from the bus/tram stop . Great views on a fine day ,.The walk down is on a fairly steep decline .I think trere is not enough signposted information for people who decide to walk up ,you do not realize how just how... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Climbing the castle is a good free activity. You will need water and shoes with a good grip. The views from the very top are great! More

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