Mercado Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Central Market
This fresh food market is the perfect spot to pick up regional produce for a picnic, local seafood, freshly cut flowers and authentic souvenirs.
Alicante Harbour
Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.
Postiguet Beach
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this pristine beach which sits alongside a fine selection of restaurants and the exciting nightlife of the city.
Explanada de Espana
Enjoy wide ocean views, take in a music concert and browse street vendors’ wares as you walk along this mosaic-paved promenade.
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.
Castle of Santa Barbara
Perched high above the city on Mount Benacantil, this castle is one of the best-preserved medieval forts in Europe and provides unparalleled city views.
Activities
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Alicante: Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer
Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals
Hotel Leuka
The hotel is outdated. The bathrooms need renovation. The balcony was dirty and full of bird droppings. The beds were very uncomfortable and sagged in the middle. The rooms were filled with all the noise from the hallway because the doors were gaping. At night, you could hear the screams of people ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
BYPILLOW Paseo
Everything was wonderful - especially breakfast but could always do with more fruit!!!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Reina Victoria Mercado
Staff weren’t exactly welcoming no smiling, no acknowledgment. When we asked for extra towels they asked why.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Urban Rooms Alicante
Place was really clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Melia Alicante
Beautiful view , clean room, etc not sure if I would class it as superior was expecting larger balcony , staff were amazing
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
We stayed here in February for 7 days. The rooftop was closed all week (we had to request to go up and sit which was met with unhappy responses, even on not windy days), the pool was closed (out of season I guess, however it was no larger than a bathtub anyway, and we slept terribly the entire week ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mercado
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
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.
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 Bullring and Central Market.
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.
