Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante
Church Baroque and Gothic co-cathedral in Alicante
Alicante’s Co-cathedral of San Nicolás fronts the old town with a Baroque nave and bell tower; tourists stop for 17th-century architecture and nearby tapas bars.
How to Get to Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante #
The cathedral is in central Alicante, a short walk from the city’s bus and tram stops. Nearest major reference points are Explanada de España and the old town; on-foot access from Alicante railway station is about 15-20 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante #
- Attend the morning mass to hear the cathedral choir and see the building lit from the inside.
- Observe the Baroque and Valencian decorative details on the side chapels - local saints get surprisingly elaborate treatments.
- If visiting during peak summer, use shaded side streets to approach the cathedral for a cooler walk.
Best Time to Visit Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante #
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable walking and to avoid the summer heat and crowds.
Weather & Climate near Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante #
Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
