Home » Guides

Weekly Street Markets Across South Costa Blanca

Market day is a local institution here — a day-by-day guide to where and roughly when, based on town hall and tourism board listings.

Illustration of a bustling open-air street market with fruit and vegetable stalls on Costa Blanca

South Costa Blanca and the Vega Baja run a steady weekly rhythm of mercadillos — open-air markets selling everything from fresh produce to clothing, plants and crafts. The list below is a sample drawn from town hall and tourism board listings, not a complete or ranked list, and days, hours and exact locations can change, so it's worth checking with the town hall or tourism office before a special trip.

Wednesday

Guardamar del Segura — Parking La Redonda area. San Miguel de Salinas — Calle Juan XXIII, El Calvario and Av. del Prado. La Mata (Torrevieja) — mornings in La Mata. Torre de la Horadada (Pilar de la Horadada) — summer afternoons only, around Av. de la Costa Blanca.

Thursday

Cabo Roig — mornings at Urb. Aguamarina.

Friday

Torrevieja — Avenida Delfina Viudes by the water park, a general market the town hall lists at around 500 stalls. Pilar de la Horadada — near Calle Villajoiosa and Felipe VI.

Saturday

Playa Flamenca (Orihuela Costa) — mornings. San Fulgencio (La Marina area) — the Saturday market. Almoradí — streets around Plaza de la Constitución, with everything from fresh produce to flowers, plants, birds and crafts.

Sunday

Guardamar del Segura — the Lemon Tree Market.

A note on timing

Days, hours and exact locations can and do change between seasons and years — the safest approach before a long drive is a quick check with the relevant town hall or tourism office listing for that week.

Frequently asked questions

Do market days and locations change throughout the year?

Yes. Some markets run summer afternoons only, and exact streets or opening times can shift between seasons. It's worth checking the relevant town hall or tourism office listing before planning a special trip.

Are these all the markets in the region?

No — this is a sample drawn from town hall and tourism board listings, not a complete or ranked list. Many towns in the area run their own smaller local markets in addition to these.

Market days, hours and locations are based on town hall and tourism board listings and can change — always confirm locally before a special trip.