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.
Concatedral de San Nicolás, Alicante at a Glance#
Address: Concatedral de San Nicolás, Plaza del Abad Penalva, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain
Website: https://www.catedraldealicante.org/
Hours: Typically open daily for services; visitor hours vary (check local parish for specifics)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 4.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 38 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
