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shops or relaxing in outdoor cafes. This more like it, Lookingatallofthegorgeousfoodwhettedour
we thought. appetitesforanicelunchtoerasethedisappointing
About six blocks up, we found the famous Mer- one we had the night before. Looking on Trip Advi-
cado Central de Alicante, two floors of small shops sor, Mary found a likely candidate - Steki Restau-
selling beautiful looking baked goods, produce, rante - that had four stars, a certificate of
meat and fish. There are few tapas stalls on the bot- excellence, and dozens of rave reviews. With help
tom floor for a quick bite. At the entrance was the from Google Maps, we headed up the narrow lanes
flower market with several outdoor cafes. Hun- to Argensola, one of the oldest streets in the city,
dreds of locals were shopping and enjoying the day, dating back to the 16th century.
friends,andfamily,withthesoundsofaSpanishgui-
tar in the background.
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