Alicante Cruise Port
Alicante, Spain · Mediterranean
Cruise ship docks at Muelle 11 — Main Cruise Berth, Alicante.
One of Spain's easiest cruise ports for independent travelers — walk off and you're already in town.
Compact, very walkable Costa Blanca cruise port with the old town and beach just outside the gate.
Port summary
Alicante is an easy DIY port — the cruise terminal sits next to the Explanada so you can be in the old town in five minutes on foot. Use the TRAM for nearby beach towns and the train for Elche.
Cruise terminal
🏛️ Estación Marítima de Alicante
Single passenger terminal building at Muelle 11. Small but functional; five-minute walk to the Explanada and the old town.
Cruise docks
🚢 Muelle 11 — Main Cruise Berth
Primary cruise berth in Alicante. The Estación Marítima passenger terminal sits on this quay, about five minutes walk from the Explanada de España and the old town.
📍 Latitude: 38.332299, Longitude: -0.484964
See dock on port map →🚢 Muelle 13/14 — Secondary Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise area used for overflow or smaller ships. A short walk around the port basin leads to the terminal building and the Explanada.
📍 Latitude: 38.33543, Longitude: -0.480823
See dock on port map →Getting to Alicante
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Port is in the city center — walk straight into town from the terminal gate
📍 Exit the terminal and follow the waterfront toward the Explanada de España
Useful for Elche, the castle entrance or the airport. Most drivers accept cards.
📍 Taxi rank just outside the port gate
TRAM lines reach Playa del Postiguet, San Juan, Villajoyosa and Benidorm.
📍 TRAM Luceros station is a 10-minute walk north of the port
Useful for outer neighborhoods but the TRAM is better for cruise passengers
📍 Stops on the Rambla and around Plaza Puerta del Mar
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for most things; a few euros in cash are useful for small bars and the castle lift.
Things to do
Santa Bárbara Castle
⭐ Highlight
Massive hilltop fortress with sweeping views over the city and Mediterranean.
🕐 Morning before the day heats up
Santa Cruz Quarter
Short stop🚶 Walk
Steep whitewashed lanes climbing from the old town toward the castle walls.
🕐 Late morning or early evening
Explanada de España
Short stop🚶 Walk
Alicante's iconic marble promenade with over six million mosaic tiles and shady palms.
🕐 Late afternoon when locals come out
Postiguet Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Soft-sand city beach with lifeguards, showers and a relaxed promenade.
🕐 Mid-morning for sunbathing or late afternoon for a swim
Alicante Central Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Two floors of seafood, jamón and Valencian produce in a 1920s modernist market hall.
🕐 Morning before 14:00 when most stalls close
Tabarca Island Ferry Trip
🎯 Activity
Ferry to a tiny car-free Mediterranean island for swimming, lunch and a short walled-town stroll.
🕐 Early departure to maximise island time
San Nicolás Co-Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Restrained Renaissance co-cathedral with a quiet cloister in the heart of the old town.
🕐 Mid-morning when it's cool and quiet
MARQ Archaeological Museum
🏛️ Museum
Award-winning regional archaeology museum with Iberian, Roman and medieval finds.
🕐 Early afternoon to escape the heat
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Alicante?
- Your ship docks directly at the Alicante cruise terminal in Spain.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Alicante?
- Yes. Alicante is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Alicante centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Tram, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Alicante?
- Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Alicante independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Alicante and are cards accepted?
- Alicante uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Alicante cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.