{"id":207284,"date":"2026-01-22T19:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costablanca.nl\/mercado-central-alicante\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T16:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:11:28","slug":"mercado-central-alicante","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercado Central Alicante Fresh Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:nowrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><b>The Mercado Central is the culinary centerpiece of Alicante. This striking building is located on the busy <i>Avenida Alfonso el Sabio<\/i>. Thousands of people come here daily for their fresh groceries.    <\/b><\/p>\n<p>It is a place where tradition and commerce come together. For vacationers, the market is an ideal stop to find <b>local produce<\/b>. For restaurant operators, the market is the main source of <b>fresh ingredients<\/b>.  <\/p>\n<p>In this article you will read all about the offerings, the possibility of eating on site and the history of this location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-1\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The front and entrance of Mercado Central Alicante.\" title=\"Mercado Central Alicante\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">The front and entrance of Mercado Central Alicante.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#over_290_stalls_full_of_fresh_produce\" >Over 290 stalls full of fresh produce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#instant_tasting_at_the_stalls\" >Instant tasting at the stalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#a_building_with_modernist_details\" >A building with modernist details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#the_stationary_11_20_am_clock\" >The stationary 11:20 a.m. clock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#flowers_and_tapas_in_the_square\" >Flowers and tapas in the square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#practical_information\" >Practical information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/mercado-central-alicante\/#question_answer_faq\" >Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"over_290_stalls_full_of_fresh_produce\"><\/span>Over 290 stalls full of fresh produce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The market covers an area of more than <b>11,000 square meters<\/b>. A total of <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">292 stalls<\/b> can be found there. The space is divided into two floors connected by escalators and elevators.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The layout is clear:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Souterrain:<\/b> here you mainly buy meat, poultry and various types of cheese.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Upper floor:<\/b> this floor is known for its large fish department. You will also find plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits and dried fruits here. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">The products often come directly from the Alicante region. Many market vendors have been here for generations with their family businesses. The quality is high and the prices are fair.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-2\" style=\"--awb-caption-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Mercado Central Alicante inside.\" title=\"Mercado Central Alicante from the inside\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-van-binnen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: the stalls in the market.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"17\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"instant_tasting_at_the_stalls\"><\/span>Instant tasting at the stalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">Visitors come not only to buy groceries, but also to eat directly. In the market hall you will find several small bars and stalls where you can order something on the spot. It is a unique experience to stand among the locals while the market vendors are touting their wares.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Some recommendations to try:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Montaditos:<\/b> Small sandwiches with local products such as ham or cheese.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Salazones platters:<\/b> plates of various kinds of dried and salted fish, often served with almonds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fresh juices:<\/b> Stalls pressing juice on site from seasonal fruits from the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">The atmosphere at these bars is informal and authentic. It is the perfect place for a quick lunch or a snack in between. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_building_with_modernist_details\"><\/span>A building with modernist details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Architect <i>Francisco Fajardo Guardiola<\/i> created the design for the market in <b>1915<\/b>. Construction was finally completed in <b>1922<\/b> under the direction of <i>Juan Vidal Ramos<\/i>. The style of the market hall is a mix of <i>Valencian<\/i> modernism with other influences.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">The building has a rectangular shape and is constructed of steel, brick and glass. These materials allow plenty of natural daylight to enter. On the side you can see a circular extension with a dome. The residents also call this part &#8220;the traffic circle.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-3\" style=\"--awb-caption-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Mercado Central Alicante formerly.\" title=\"Mercado Central Alicante history\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercado-Central-Alicante-historie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: this is what Mercado Central Alicante used to look like.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_stationary_11_20_am_clock\"><\/span>The stationary 11:20 a.m. clock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">The history of the market also has a black day. During the Spanish Civil War, a heavy bombing took place on <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">May 25, 1938<\/b>. Italian warplanes dropped bombs on the market while it was very crowded. More than 300 people lost their lives in the process.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">In memory of these victims, the clock in the main hall still stands still. The hands point to <b data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">11:20 a.m.<\/b>, the exact time of the attack. Inside the building hangs a plaque recalling this event.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"264\" alt=\"The logo of Strength and Balance\" title=\"Mercados Alicante logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercados-Alicante-logo.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercados-Alicante-logo-200x83.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercados-Alicante-logo-400x166.png 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercados-Alicante-logo-600x249.png 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mercados-Alicante-logo.png 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"35\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"flowers_and_tapas_in_the_square\"><\/span>Flowers and tapas in the square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">At the rear of the market is the <span data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"><i>Plaza 25 de Mayo<\/i><\/span>. The locals also call this the <span data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"><i>Plaza de las Flores<\/i><\/span>. They get this name from the colorful <b>flower stalls<\/b> in the square. It is a cozy place where people meet for a chat.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37\">Around the market are many good tapas bars. Especially on Saturday afternoons it is extra busy here during the<i>&#8220;Tardeo<\/i>. People then drink a glass of wine or beer after doing their shopping. Within walking distance you will also find the Tossal mountain with the <i>Castillo de San Fernando<\/i>.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-5\" style=\"--awb-caption-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"Plaza 25 de Mayo behind Mercado Central Alicante\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Plaza-25-de-Mayo-achter-Mercado-Central-Alicante.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Plaza 25 de Mayo behind Mercado Central Alicante.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"33\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical_information\"><\/span>Practical information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\">Below are the key details for visiting the market.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Location:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The market is centrally located in the city and easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p><i>Address: Avenida Alfonso el Sabio 10, 03004 Alicante.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Opening hours:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong>Day<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong>Times<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Monday through Friday<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">7:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">7:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sunday<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3><span data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Transportation:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Streetcar<\/b>: lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a stop called &#8220;Mercado.<\/li>\n<li><b>Parking<\/b>: a parking garage for cars is located under the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"question_answer_faq\"><\/span>Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-207280 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-207280.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-207280.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-207280.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-207280.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-207280.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1769110402\"><div id=\"sp-ea-207280\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2072800\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2072800\" aria-controls=\"collapse2072800\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is de markt ook in de middag open?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse2072800\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-207280\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2072800\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Nee, de kramen sluiten doordeweeks om <strong>14:30 uur<\/strong>. Kom in de ochtend voor de meeste keuze.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2072801\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2072801\" aria-controls=\"collapse2072801\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Waarom staat de klok stil om 11:20?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2072801\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-207280\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2072801\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-path-to-node=\"53\">Dit herdenkt het bombardement van <strong>1938<\/strong>. De klok staat stil op het moment dat de aanval plaatsvond.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2072802\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2072802\" aria-controls=\"collapse2072802\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Zijn er ook andere markten in de buurt?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2072802\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-207280\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2072802\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Ja, de kleinere <em>Benal\u00faa<\/em>-markt aan de <em>Calle Perez Medina<\/em> is een alternatief. Deze is geopend sinds <strong>1947<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2072803\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2072803\" aria-controls=\"collapse2072803\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Kun je met een rolstoel naar binnen?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2072803\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-207280\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2072803\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-path-to-node=\"55\">Ja, de <em>Mercado Central<\/em> is goed toegankelijk. 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