Mercado Travel Guide

Alicante

Central Market which includes food, interior views and markets
Central Market featuring markets and flowers
Central Market which includes food and markets
Central Market showing a square or plaza, a city and markets
Central Market which includes food and markets

Popular places to visit

Central Market featuring markets and a city

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.

Central Market
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

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.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a beach

Postiguet Beach

Alicante’s city beach offers a clean, child-friendly day out, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in town.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

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.

Alicante Golf Course
Explanada de Espana which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

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.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Things to do

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace

Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace

£43
per adult
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace
Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

£25
per adult
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide
Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

£48
per adult
Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante like a local

Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante

£131
per adult
Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante
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Top hotels in Mercado

Hotel Leuka

Hotel Leuka

3 out of 5
Calle Segura, 23, Alicante, Alicante
The price is £66 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£66
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (842 reviews)
Bra värde för en billig peng
"Bra värde för pengarna, bra läge, ok frukost Trevlig personal, lite old fahioned men rent och snyggt"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotel Leuka
BYPILLOW Paseo

BYPILLOW Paseo

2 out of 5
Calle Marqués de Molins, 63, Alicante, Alicante Province
The price is £87 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£87
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and El Corte ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

BYPILLOW Paseo
Urban Rooms Alicante

Urban Rooms Alicante

2.5 out of 5
Calle Manuel Anton,6 entresuelo, calle manuel anton,6 entresuelo, Alicante, Provincia
The price is £70 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£70
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 20 beach bars and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
"Decent budget choice for short stays. The manager of the location is friendly, the facilities were clean, and the property is located within walking distance of bars cafes restaurants and stores. Also easy to reach the beach by public transport or walking."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Urban Rooms Alicante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £120 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£120
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
A lovely stay!
"We had a really lovely stay at this hotel. The service was excellent – friendly and helpful throughout. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious with a great selection. The pool is on the smaller side but very nice and well-maintained. The only slight downside is ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
The price is £125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£125
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (898 reviews)
"This hotel was just lovely,the staff were helpful and the breakfast was varied and tasty. Look forward to returning again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is £175 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£175
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,076 reviews)
Excellent 2 night stay.
"A comfortable room with a sea view( would recommend) and a great selection at breakfast- omelette chef was brilliant. Easy to walk into Alicante."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Melia Alicante
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Other neighbourhoods around Mercado

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Sant Blai

While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.

Sant Blai
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Alicante City Centre

4.5/5(282 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 Alicante Harbour and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Alicante City Centre
Basilica of Santa Maria showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
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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.

Carolinas Bajas
Castle of Santa Barbara which includes a castle, heritage elements and views

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.

San Antón
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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 Harbour and Alicante Bullring.

Campoamor

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