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Calle San Francisco – Mushroom Street

A short pedestrian shopping street transformed by oversized mushrooms, giant insects and mini slides into a playful family detour near the centre.

Calle San Francisco – Mushroom Street

Why go

The appeal is immediate and visual: Fogueres artist José María Esquiva turned an ordinary retail lane into a small fantasy streetscape. Children can engage with the low slides and giant forms, while adults get an unusual example of festival-style design embedded in everyday Alicante.

What to look for

  • Tall, brightly coloured mushroom sculptures create the street’s distinctive canopy.
  • Giant insects add small details to seek out among the larger forms.
  • Mini slides make parts of the installation usable rather than purely decorative.

Useful to know

  • Plan about 20 to 30 minutes unless stopping to browse nearby shops.
  • Use the street as a detour between Portal de Elche, Gabriel Miró Square and the waterfront.
  • Families should leave time for children to use the play elements rather than rushing through.

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Outdoor visit · 15–30 min

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