Mercado
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.
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.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
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.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Things to do
Alicante at war
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop
Alicante traditions and tasting at the market
Highlights Alicante like a local
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace
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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 San Nicolas Cathedral and Calle Castaños.
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.
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.
Ensanche Diputación
While visiting Ensanche Diputación, you might make a stop by sights like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.
- Central Market
- Alicante Harbour
- El Corte Ingles Shopping Center
- Postiguet Beach
- La Marina Beach
- Campello Beach
- Castle of Santa Barbara
- Alicante Town Hall
- Alicante Golf Course
- Explanada de Espana
- Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal
- Palmeral of Elche
- Santa Pola Food Market
- El Pantio Golf Course
- Pola Amusement Park
- Arenales Beach
- Nueva Tabarca
- Gran Via Shopping Center
- Carabassi Beach
- Placa de los Luceros
- EL Pinet Beach
- Basilica of Santa Maria
- Archaeological Museum of Alicante
- San Nicolas Cathedral