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.
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.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Climb up to this mountaintop castle high above Alicante to admire the city and the sea from above and to marvel at this ninth-century structure.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
BYPILLOW Paseo
Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 2 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
Melia Alicante
Very chaotic breakfast situation when breakfast was only served on level E - made it feel like a school canteen- slightly stressful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Odyssey Rooms
The receptionist was amazing such a sweet lady she spoke 3 languages The room was spacious with comfortable beds and very clean The location perfect We will be back
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Hotel is very nice and very convenient. The remodeled rooms (Superior and Premium) are worth the extra money. The front desk staff is excellent—both professional and welcoming. We have stayed at the Maya numerous times and will continue to make it our go-to hotel in Alicante.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Lovely lobby and entrance, room was spotless! Breakfast was great, lots to choose from! Location is great with bus stops close by to take you to the city centre. Beach is 10 mins walk, lovely long stretch witg beautiful views! Really impressed and would return!
Reviewed on 4 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 Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Alicante Bullring.
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 Harbour and Alicante Bullring.
