Hotels near MACA

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante (MACA) sits on the same square as the Basilica de Santa Maria, in the city's oldest civic building, the 17th-century Casa de La Asegurada. Best of all, it is free to enter.

The collection centres on 20th-century Spanish art donated by the Alicante-born sculptor Eusebio Sempere, with works by Picasso, Miro, Dali, Chillida, and Tapies among others. It is a compact, high-quality museum that rewards even a short visit, and a cool retreat on a hot afternoon.

Pro Tip: Entry is free and it closes on Mondays. Since it shares the square with the Basilica de Santa Maria, pair the two in a single stop in the old town.