City walls of Alacant, Remains of city walls in Alicante, Spain

The city walls of Alacant are a medieval stone fortification that encloses parts of the old town and survives to this day. Small towers punctuate the walls where guards once kept watch, and from their path you can see views of the old town and the sea.

A triple ring of walls protected Alacant. The innermost ring belonged to the Islamic medina of Laqant, founded after the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Benacantil. The second ring was built and reinforced between the 13th and 14th centuries under Alfonso X, James II and Peter IV to protect the Christian Vila nova. The outer ring dates from the 16th century. Demolition began in 1860, two years after the city lost its status as a fortress.

The walls carry the name Murallas de Alicante and served for centuries as the city's protective barrier. Today, visitors can trace how different cultures, especially Moorish rule, left their mark on these stones.

The walls are freely accessible and located centrally in the old town, making them easy to explore on foot. Early morning or late afternoon visits offer quieter moments for photography and exploration.

The best-preserved stretch stands on Calle Mayor, where excavations in the Ciudad Escondida beneath the town hall uncovered a second outer wall with a guard post watching the sea approach. The Puerta Ferrisa, the medina's main gate, is recalled today only by a large white rock column on Calle Jorge Juan.