Mercado
Alicante
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.
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
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Looming over the city center, this hilltop castle is the main attraction in Alicante and one of the largest castles in Europe.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Altea: Motor Catamaran Boat Tour with Sunset Option
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Top hotels in Mercado
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
Hotel was clean, bright fresh and had a lovely big family room. Was perfectly located in the old town, near the beach and the esplanade. The reception staff were so welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
The hotel had great amenities. Clean, friendly staff and the rooftop views were perfect. Ideally located to walk to beach Would definitely recommend and come back again
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Location is great, bed is very comfortable
Reviewed on 1 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.
