AIR RAT SHELTERS IN ALICANTE
A unique journey through the history of the city.
Delve into the nooks and crannies of these underground buildings that saved so many lives during the bombings that the city of Alicante suffered during the civil war.Alicante has more than 90 air raid shelters, some of which can be visited and show the secrets that helped save the lives of a large part of the population at the time.
We offer three routes:
ROUTE 1
Guided tour of the Interpretation Centre and R31 Séneca and R46 Doctor Balmis Shelters.
We will begin the tour at the Civil War Interpretation Centre, where we will visit 3 thematic rooms on a journey into the past to discover what life was like in Alicante during the years of the Civil War; the changes that civil society underwent at the time; the vicissitudes faced by the population; the adventures that many people find themselves in the position of facing during those fateful years... and anecdotes and curiosities of daily life.We continue with the visit of 2 of the best preserved air raid shelters in Alicante: R31 Seneca just 75 metres from the interpretation centre and R46 Doctor Balmis which is located 400 metres from the previous one and where the visit ends.
The visits will always be accompanied by a guide, you cannot visit them on your own.
Meeting point
Corner of Calle Portugal and Calle Italia. 03003 Alicante
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Schedule
The approximate duration of the visit is 2 hours.
This route is the one that is most commonly carried out. Normally at 10:00 and 17:00. (See calendar)
Sometimes this schedule changes because there are group reservations. You can reserve your visit by buying tickets online or by reserving: by WhatsApp, phone or email.
This route is the one that is most commonly carried out. Normally at 10:00 and 17:00. (See calendar)
Sometimes this schedule changes because there are group reservations. You can reserve your visit by buying tickets online or by reserving: by WhatsApp, phone or email.
Recommendations
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Observations
The R46 shelter is not wheelchair accessible.
ROUTE 2
Guided tour of several air raid shelters
We will visit a series of air raid shelters located in various parts of the city, while we discover the stories and anecdotes of the people who had to use them to save their lives.A tour will be made through the streets of Alicante and during it we will visit between 3 and 4 shelters: General Marvá, Músico Tordera, Palmeretes (Plaza Castellón) and Tabacalera.
The visits will always be accompanied by a guide, you cannot visit them on your own.
Meeting point
Avenida General Marvá 27, 03005 Alicante
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Ends: Calle San Carlos 78, 03013 Alicante
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Ends: Calle San Carlos 78, 03013 Alicante
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Schedule
The approximate duration of the visit is 2 hours 15 minutes.
This route is usually offered on the first weekend of each month. Normally at 10:00 and 17:00. You can check the upcoming visits on the calendar
This route is usually offered on the first weekend of each month. Normally at 10:00 and 17:00. You can check the upcoming visits on the calendar
Recommendations
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
ROUTE 3
Guided tour of the Benalúa Sur and Santa Faz Shelters and the Guijarro Pantheon.
We begin the visit at the Benalúa Sur shelter, where we can see the typical construction features of gallery-type shelters at different points. Later, we will travel (each one in his own vehicle) to the shelter in the district of Santa Faz, which is in a very good state of preservation. After visiting this, we will travel to the Villafranqueza neighbourhood to visit the Guijarro pantheon, where the visit ends.Visits will always be accompanied by a guide; they cannot be visited on your own. Private transport is required. If you do not have transport, check availability of places (transport supplement €10.00).
Meeting point
HOME
Benalúa Sur Shelter:
Isabel La Católica, 42, 03008, Alicante
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INTERMEDIATE POINT
Santa Faz Shelter: Madagascar Pet Store, Santa Faz 03599, Alicante
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END POINT
Guijarro Pantheon. Paraje Villafranqueza, 1, 03011 Alicante
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Benalúa Sur Shelter:
Isabel La Católica, 42, 03008, Alicante
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INTERMEDIATE POINT
Santa Faz Shelter: Madagascar Pet Store, Santa Faz 03599, Alicante
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END POINT
Guijarro Pantheon. Paraje Villafranqueza, 1, 03011 Alicante
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Schedule
The visit and journey time is approximately 2 hours.
This route is usually offered once a month, usually on Saturdays. You can check the upcoming visits on the calendar.
This route is usually offered once a month, usually on Saturdays. You can check the upcoming visits on the calendar.
Recommendations
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Observations
To carry out this route, it is essential to have a private vehicle for the journey from Benalúa to Santa Faz and then to the Panteón de los Guijarro. If you do not have a vehicle, check the availability of places (transport supplement €10.00).
This activity is not accessible by wheelchair.
This activity is not accessible by wheelchair.
How to get there
TRAM: Luceros is the closest stop of both if you go by this means of transport. Lines: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Check schedules
-- 700 meters to the meeting point of ROUTE 1.
-- 350 meters from the meeting point of ROUTE 2.
City bus: Check lines
Check schedules
-- 700 meters to the meeting point of ROUTE 1.
-- 350 meters from the meeting point of ROUTE 2.
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Tickets
Information and reservation of places
Telephone and WhatsApp: +34 690 004 431
Mail: info@refugiosdealicante.es
Indicating:
-- Number of people.
-- Language.
-- Name and contact telephone number.
-- Observations (reduced mobility...)
Mail: info@refugiosdealicante.es
Indicating:
-- Number of people.
-- Language.
-- Name and contact telephone number.
-- Observations (reduced mobility...)
Price
4.72 euros per person
In the case of schools or consular groups, availability.
In the case of schools or consular groups, availability.