Mercado Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Town Hall
Tour the ornate rooms lined with paintings by Alicante masters and peek into the chapel at this old municipal centre, where the city council still holds meetings.
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.
Activities
Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante City, Beach & Central Market with Sampling
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
Hotel Leuka
"This property is located in a central area and was a good pit stop, comfy bed but was a little noisy. Helpful friendly staff."
Reviewed on 5 June 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
BYPILLOW Paseo
"The hotel is standard but rooms are quite small with a lot of damp smells. The bathrooms fan was soo noisy and the bathroom door would constantly get stuck when trying to open both ways. The jacuzzi was dirty and cold so could not use it unfortunately and only 2 sun loungers. Location is ok if you’re ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Urban Rooms Alicante
"Everything was good the room was cosy, clean except the A/C that was making noise you can't sleep with it ."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Estudiotel Alicante
"Happy with hotel 10 minutes walk to beach Nice spacious room good air con and clean Never had breakfast Never had much interaction with staff but they were very helpful on the few times I needed help Would stay again"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hotel Bonalba Alicante
"The building was a bit old"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Mercado
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 Alicante Town Hall.
Playa de San Juan
Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Vista Hermosa
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Postiguet Beach.
