It's no wonder that the Museo Arqueológico is many Alicante visitors' favorite museum. In 2004, it won the esteemed European Museum of the Year Award by the Council of Europe. Plus it contains artifacts that date from the Paleolithic era to the contemporary, including the remains of a sunken Roman ship. It also has interactive exhibits, popular among older children and adults.

Tickets cost several euro, and you can visit this museum Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, visit the official website.