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.
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.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
BYPILLOW Paseo
So I did an overnight with my husband and 2 kids & the hotel was clean and modern. The family room was surprisingly roomy and room 115 had a terrace overlooking the sun deck. No complaints
Reviewed on 19 Dec 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
Urban Rooms Alicante
Great location, comfortable, efficient check-in, got a mini fridge in my room, very helpful support through WhatsApp!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Estudiotel Alicante
Very convenient location, we had 2 rooms, clean, staff was very helpful. We had a perfect stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Melia Alicante
Lovely balcony and helpful staff
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
All above nice and relaxing
Reviewed on 11 Dec 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.
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 Archaeological Museum of Alicante and Alicante Bullring.
