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Alicante

A street intersection with palm trees, a fountain, and a building with arched windows and a red door.
A historic building with a central archway and a sign reading "MERADO CENTRAL".
A historic building with a grand entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
An indoor market with various food stalls and an escalator.
A vibrant flower market with various colorful flowers and plants.

Stay near popular Mercado attractions

Central Market

8.6/10 (1,233 reviews)
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
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Things to do

View from the Castle

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

฿1,065
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca A Guided Tour

Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour

฿114
per adult
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour

฿1,711
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour
Esplanade – Alicante’s Most Elegant Promenade

Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup

฿2,710
per adult
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

฿570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour

Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour

฿1,331
per adult
Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour
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A large, historic sailing ship docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop and modern buildings.

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 Alicante Harbour and Calle Castaños.

A beach with people sunbathing, a lifeguard on a wooden chair, and a clear blue sky.

Playa de San Juan

Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent hilltop fortress, dense urban buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

A narrow street with colorful buildings, potted plants, and a staircase leading up a hill.

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.

A coastal city with a historic fort, a marina, and a beach.
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San Antón

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antón and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Castle of Santa Barbara.

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