Parc de l'Ereta
Terraced park on the slope of Mount Benacantil, right below Santa Bárbara castle. Its terraces, paths and central plaza offer some of the finest panoramas of the old town, the harbour and the bay. It is a perfect viewpoint to watch the sunset over Alicante.
The Parc de l'Ereta climbs the slope of Mount Benacantil, right below Santa Bárbara castle. Above all it is a viewpoint: few panoramas take in the old town of Alacant as fully as this one.
The walk
It is laid out in stepped terraces linked by paths, with a central plaza as a resting point. Its various levels open up views of the old quarter, the harbour and the bay, each framing the scene a little differently. The terraces are gentle enough to take slowly, and benches at each landing make it easy to stop and look.
The best moment
Dusk is when the park is at its best, the city lighting up beneath the castle. Entry is free and it stays quiet even when the seafront is full. It joins easily with the climb to the castle or a wander through the Santa Cruz quarter right next door.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost money to visit the Parc de l'Ereta?
No, it's a free and peaceful outing. It climbs the slope of Mount Benacantil, just below Santa Bárbara Castle.
What can you see from the Parc de l'Ereta?
From its terraced levels you get panoramas of the old town, the port and the bay of Alicante.
When is the best time to visit the Parc de l'Ereta?
At sunset, when the park is at its best, with the city lighting up beneath the castle.
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