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.
Explanada de Espana
This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.
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.
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.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
Hotel Leuka
Very convenient location for sightseeing and accessing amenities. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
BYPILLOW Paseo
Everything was wonderful - especially breakfast but could always do with more fruit!!!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Reina Victoria Mercado
Urban Rooms Alicante
Place was really clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Melia Alicante
Clean room with a great view out to sea, the breafast was exceptional.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Had a great stay here, perfect location to be in close proximity to beach and centre. The staff were wonderful & friendly, room super spacious & clean.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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.
