Aguas de Alicante Museum

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante

Over 200,000 visits

A museum for the entire city

 

The Museo de Aguas de Alicante has been open since February 2009. It is the result of a commitment by Aguas de Alicante on its 110th anniversary and Alicante City Council to develop a space for promoting knowledge, respect and the importance of water in the town's daily life.

Since its opening, over 200,000 people have visited the Museo de Aguas de Alicante; an establishment whose contents are constantly renewed, whose subject areas and resources are adapted to meet needs at each moment so that visits are enriching. Entry is free.

 

The Museo de Aguas de Alicante stands out for its educational and informative contents, in which water is the main focus.

Virtual tour 

 

What will you find in the Museo de Aguas de Alicante?

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Planta baja

Planta baja del Museo de Aguas de Alicante

Ground floor: History

On this floor, contents about settlements and cultures reveal the evolution of water techniques and uses and water catchment and distribution methods. Discover the history of Alicante's water supply contract.

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Planta 1ª

Floor 1: Have fun with water

This is a totally educational area that is intuitive and interactive. Games and new technologies illustrate the states of water, how water reaches our homes, and the complete water cycle. In addition, there is a cinema room for projecting material relating to the water resource.

Planta 1ª - Museo de Aguas de Alicante

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Planta 2ª

Second floor image

Floor 2: Projects and sustainable development

There are two rooms on this floor. In the first, find out about Aguas de Alicante's main projects and works in recent years. In the second, discover Aguas de Alicante's actions to achieve sustainable development.

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Los Pozos de Garrigós

The Wells of Garrigós

Excavated out of rock in the nineteenth century, this system of wells can hold over 800,000 litres. They were designed to collect and store rainwater for subsequent distribution. The feeling of being immersed in a well makes a visit an unforgettable experience.

Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Los Pozos de Garrigós

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Entorno (cabecera)

Museum surroundings

 

The Museo de Aguas de Alicante is located in an emblematic area of the city: the Old Town. It is in the San Antón neighbourhood on the slope of Mount Benacantil, a symbol of Alicante.

Housed in a new building next to the Wells of Garrigós and the pedestrian entrance to Ereta Park, the museum provides a comprehensive summary of the history of water in Alicante and unique panoramic views that are enviable for the lively, colourful surrounding streets and the reflections of the Mediterranean Sea.

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Entorno (bloques)

CASTILLO DE SANTA BÁRBARA

SANTA BÁRBARA CASTLE

Above the slopes of Mount Benacantil, at 166 metres above sea level, is Alicante's most emblematic monument. It is a place with incredible views; perfect for discovering the history and evolution of the city and that of the fortress.

CASCO ANTIGUO

OLD TOWN

The city's Old Town is made up of many sites that can be visited during a day on foot. You can walk from the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás, the Santa Cruz neighbourhood and the San Roque Chapel to the Plaza del Mar and Calle Labradores, stopping at one of the many bar terraces on the way.

BARRIO SAN ANTÓN

SAN ANTÓN NEIGHBOURHOOD

One of Alicante's most representative neighbourhoods is the site of the Santa Bárbara Castle, Mount Benacantil, Alicante's bullring and the Las Cigarreras culture centre (in a former tobacco company).

PARQUE DE LA ERETA

ERETA PARK

Ereta Park is in the historical centre of Alicante, on the slopes of Mount Benacantil. It is one of the newest parks in Alicante, surrounded by nature, wild flowers and native birds. Visitors can enjoy the best views of the entire city.

El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Distintivo Turismo Accesible

A Museum accessible to all people


The Aguas de Alicante Museum and Pozos de Garrigós have the Accessible Tourism distinction awarded by the State Representative Platform for People with Physical Disabilities (PREDIF), together with Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, within the framework of the actions of the Accessible Tourism Program of the Comunitat Valenciana 2021-2025, for working to improve the accessibility of its facilities and services.

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El Museo de Aguas de Alicante - Iconos

  • Location

    Location

    Plaza. Arquitecto Miguel López s/n (Plaza del Puente) - 03001 Alicante

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  • Contacto

    Contact

    museo@aguasdealicante.com

    (+34) 965 143 787

  • Horarios

    Opening hours

    From September to May:

    Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm

    Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm

    June in August:

    Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm

    Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm

     

    Access to the Museum requires compliance with current health measures

    Due to capacity limitations during events, the Museum cannot be visited

  • Visitas guiadas

    Guided tours

    Free guided tours can be arranged for schools, groups and associations.

    Guided tours start at the door of Alicante City Council.

    Request a guided tour