The Heart of Alicante: Plaza Ruperto Chapí

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Alicante Train Station (Estación de Renfe), exit the station and head southwest along Calle de la Estación. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Avenida de Salamanca. Turn left onto Avenida de Salamanca and walk for about 10 minutes. You will find Plaza Ruperto Chapí at the end of this avenue, just past the intersection with Calle de San Francisco.

• Walking

  If you are near the popular beach area of Playa del Postiguet, start by walking towards the main promenade, Paseo de Gómiz. Head north along the promenade until you reach the intersection with Avenida de Federico Soto. Turn left onto Avenida de Federico Soto and walk straight for about 15 minutes. You will see Plaza Ruperto Chapí on your right, just before you reach the intersection with Calle de San Francisco.

• Walking

  From the central market (Mercado Central de Alicante), exit the market and head south on Calle de Villavieja. Continue onto Calle de San Francisco, then turn right onto Avenida de la Estación. Walk straight for about 5 minutes until you reach Plaza Ruperto Chapí, which will be on your left at the intersection with Calle de la Paz.

• Public Transport

  If you are near the Mercado Central, you can take the C1 bus towards Playa de San Juan. Board the bus and alight at the stop called Plaza de los Luceros. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk. Head down Avenida de Alfonso X El Sabio towards the Plaza de Ruperto Chapí, which you will reach after crossing Calle de San Francisco.