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 Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
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.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Mercado
BYPILLOW Paseo
Close to city centre, decent room and great staff. Only 15-min to the beach and 6-min to the bus station going to the airport. Would recommend it!
Reviewed on 20 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
Estudiotel Alicante
Very convenient location, we had 2 rooms, clean, staff was very helpful. We had a perfect stay.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Odyssey Rooms
Great suite at the great location to explore Alicante and it’s surroundings!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Melia Alicante
The location is the best and the view is amazing. The room is spacious and clean. Love it and will stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Sercotel Maya Alicante
Room was great, location was great, bathroom could use a refurbished, seemed old
Reviewed on 6 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.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Castle of Santa Barbara and Central Market.
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 Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.