Title: Mercado Travel Guide: Best of Mercado, Alicante Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mercado](https://expedia.co.uk/Mercado-Alicante-Hotels.0-n909930270539628544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mercado Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mercado.d909930270539628544.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mercado Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mercado.d909930270539628544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mercado Travel Guide ## Alicante ![Alicante/Alacant](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/356/be748f8d-4a16-421e-acd1-bb8bb45d5e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Market showing a square or plaza, a city and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/697aacac-b744-45da-965e-ed835defd994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Market featuring markets and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/e00ac8cf-d495-418d-8a16-8f5312a97664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Market showing interior views and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/53490176-6b3b-40b4-8eb9-617d39807624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Market featuring markets and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/4a51fc3d-8696-450d-8aed-40b9830417c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mercado Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Alicante travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante.dx356) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Central Market featuring markets and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161641/e00ac8cf-d495-418d-8a16-8f5312a97664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Market-Mercado.d6161641.Attraction) ![Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067239/937ae53c-2c91-4d95-9bae-6b0fa4f343c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Harbour-Alicante-City-Centre.d6067239.Attraction) ![Postiguet Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067235/bc6faf37-9a05-4f3c-b5be-843445e54d78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Postiguet Beach Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Postiguet-Beach-Ensanche-Diputacion.d6067235.Attraction) ![Explanada de Espana which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158846/f90e14ed-71dd-4bae-abd2-2ef1d7a42169.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explanada de Espana Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Explanada-De-Espana-Alicante-City-Centre.d6158846.Attraction) ![Beautiful beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/356/407c6f87-08cb-4b45-8925-9b15a47104c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Beach-Playa-de-San-Juan.d553248635975698106.Attraction) ![Alicante Town Hall which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158854/9c3a8a46-1bf6-4bf0-aa99-5e8b74df5676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante Town Hall Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Town-Hall-Alicante-City-Centre.d6158854.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48493259/6d7211c4-d1de-4494-ae9c-fb55dd72b687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guadalest-and-algar-waterfalls-tour-from-alicante-or-benidorm.a48493259.activity-details) ![Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49104759/b693cf25-e23c-4075-89fd-368cd827b8eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alicante-santa-barbara-castle-wine-tasting-tapas.a49104759.activity-details) ![View from the Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1154301/3c542f32-4ba1-48ae-a75b-09a73a5ac98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-albir-benidorm.a1154301.activity-details) ![ Guadalest and Altea Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49399955/7f033b32-0d91-403a-8394-00bd85282bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guadalest-and-altea-day-trip-from-alicante-or-benidorm.a49399955.activity-details) ![Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48332060/138a8557-32ac-433e-b310-7badeaeefdf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alicante-craft-beer-tasting-at-santa-barbara-castle.a48332060.activity-details) ![Alicante: Pub Crawl, party as a local!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48671782/4221ec52-6dbe-422b-9e18-3558e10b0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alicante: Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alicante-guided-pub-crawl-with-shots-and-beer.a48671782.activity-details) [See all activities in Alicante](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alicante.d356.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Mercado ![Hotel Leuka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561800/561764/83340dc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Leuka Calle Segura, 23 Alicante Alicante £57 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7/10 Good! (933 reviews) Very convenient location for sightseeing and accessing amenities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=561764&PinnedHotelID=561764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) ![BYPILLOW Paseo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75200/75162/0688a1b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BYPILLOW Paseo Calle Marqués de Molins, 63 Alicante Alicante Province £67 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions El Corte Ingles Shopping Center ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (240 reviews) Everything was wonderful - especially breakfast but could always do with more fruit!!! Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=75162&PinnedHotelID=75162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) ![Reina Victoria Mercado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123620000/123618300/123618238/9baec75f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reina Victoria Mercado Calle Vicente Inglada 11 Alicante £104 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and climate control. Popular attractions Explanada de Espana and Alicante Harbour are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=123618238&PinnedHotelID=123618238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) ![ Urban Rooms Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34631600/34631501/e2fca0c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Urban Rooms Alicante Calle Manuel Anton,6 entresuelo Alicante Provincia £54 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this pension in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 20 beach bars and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Explanada de Espana and Alicante Harbour ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (98 reviews) Place was really clean Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=34631501&PinnedHotelID=34631501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) ![Melia Alicante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/15956/582e3736_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melia Alicante Plaza del Puerto, 3 Alicante Alicante £168 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=15956&PinnedHotelID=15956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) ![Odyssey Rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74587700/74587690/971eabba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Odyssey Rooms Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante £113 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,052 reviews) Rooms beautiful and clean ideal central location Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=74587690&PinnedHotelID=74587690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909930270539628544) [See all 2,422 properties in Mercado](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=909930270539628544) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Sant-Blai.dx553248635976399728) ![Alicante City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633937780713/8b8089b0-26ef-4a44-8e5e-5956ee98916c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alicante City Centre 4.5/5(283 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Alicante-City-Centre.dx553248633937780713) ![Barrio Santa Cruz in Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384844/9618dbe0-8a8e-47a7-a957-ad9663cbbf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Barri-Vell-Santa-Creu.dx553248635976384844) ![A stunning view from the Santa Barbara castle in Alicante, Spain . The first serious fortifications on the top of the hill were built by the Romans .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/356/ef29ca38-d734-4b34-ad4b-e49d60fd85f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Antón 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-San-Anton.dx553248635976398328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Campoamor 2/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Campoamor.dx553248635976398509) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alicante-Carolinas-Bajas.dx909939156673867776) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Mercado Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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