Mercado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Central Market featuring markets and a city

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.

Central Market
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

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.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Postiguet Beach

For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.

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 showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

This marble walkway lining Alicante’s coast is where local residents pursue one of their favorite pastimes: the evening walk.

Explanada de Espana
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

Climb up to this mountaintop castle high above Alicante to admire the city and the sea from above and to marvel at this ninth-century structure.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Activities

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

AU$75
per adult
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
View from the Castle

Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm

AU$46
per adult
Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride

AU$45
per adult
Alicante: Boat Powered Crazy Sofa Ride
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

AU$46
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

AU$32
per adult
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante: Calas and Beaches E-Bike Tour with Snorkeling

Alicante: Calas and Beaches E-Bike Tour with Snorkeling

AU$53
per adult
Alicante: Calas and Beaches E-Bike Tour with Snorkeling
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Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals

Hotel Leuka

Hotel Leuka

3 out of 5
Calle Segura, 23, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$137 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$137
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 AU$177 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$177
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and ...
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 AU$154 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$154
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 AU$247 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$247
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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

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Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AU$361 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$361
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 8 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

5/5(8 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 featuring 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 showing château or palace, views and heritage elements

San Antón

5/5(1 area review)

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

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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