Mercado
Alicante
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Top hotels in Mercado
BYPILLOW Paseo
Close to city centre, decent room and great staff. Only 15-min to the beach and 6-min to the bus station going to the airport. Would recommend it!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Leuka
Located centrally ,close to transport hubs. Comfortable firm bed and powerful hot shower in bathroom. Room furniture and fittings a bit tired and dated. Wifi was intermittent and dropped out unless standing in the lobby or bathroom. Only socket available to charge a phone was in the bathroom. Staff ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Great stay!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Melia Alicante
Great position and hotel staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
It was great to see the same staff on our return to this great hotel. We were upgraded & had the newly renovated rooms. Fabulous view & cleaners done a lovely job daily.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
The room was very spacious and the hotel was very clean staff extremely helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mercado
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Sports Technification Center and San Fernando Castle.
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Castle of Santa Barbara and Central Market.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
Campoamor
While Campoamor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
Mercado
- Central Market
- Alicante Harbour
- La Marina Beach
- Alicante Golf Course
- Palmeral of Elche
- Casino Mediterraneo
- University of Alicante
- Gran Via Shopping Center
- EL Pinet Beach
- Albufereta Beach
- Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium
- Villajoyosa Seafront Promenade
- Pola Amusement Park
- Placa de los Luceros
- Isla de Tabarca
- Calle Castaños
- Arena Alicante
