Hotels near Basilica de Santa Maria

The Basilica de Santa Maria is the oldest church in Alicante, built in the Gothic style between the 14th and 16th centuries on the site of a former mosque. Its asymmetrical twin towers rise over a small square in the old town, and its main doorway is a flourish of Baroque carving added later.

Inside, a single soaring Gothic nave is topped by a gilded Baroque high altar and a fine Rococo organ. The intimate scale and the contrast between austere stone and gilt decoration make it a quiet, rewarding stop between the old-town lanes.

Pro Tip: Entry is free but hours are limited around Mass, so aim for late morning. The little Plaza de Santa Maria in front is a good place to pause with a coffee.