Mercado Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Stock up on food for a picnic, buy some flowers and watch Alicante locals do their morning shopping at this extensive, two-storey market in the centre of town.
Alicante Harbour
Eat at some of Alicante’s best restaurants and take daytrips out onto the Mediterranean Sea at the popular maritime centre of this coastal city.
Postiguet Beach
For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.
San Juan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Juan Beach during your trip to Playa de San Juan? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
Alicante Golf Course
The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.
Activities
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
Hotel Leuka
Nice hotel a bit outdated but comfortable for a short stay. Central located and nice view from balcony.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
BYPILLOW Paseo
The room was very nice
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hostal La Lonja
There was no free breakfast but a part of the property is a coffee shop. A young man working there was as pleasant and helpful as he could be. I thank him and hope he makes it over to the US.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Urban Rooms Alicante
Reina Victoria Mercado
Melia Alicante
Fantastic location brilliant hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mercado
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
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.
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 Alicante Bullring and Central Market.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
