Markets near Torrevieja
Nothing like visiting a typical Spanish market, Mercadillo in Spanish, while on vacation. We have visited quite a few of these markets and can already recommend these locations, some larger and/or busier than others but all fun to visit. Have fun and Viva Espana....
Tips and tricks at the Mercadillos in Spain
Before you head to the markets in Spain, we give you some useful tips and tricks. By following these tips, you will get the maximum enjoyment out of it and be sure to go back next time.
- Choose your own fruit, if you don't do this they will give you the fruit themselves and you have a chance of missing out on the best pieces
- Always check that what you pay is actually the quantity and correct price displayed
- Pickpockets are everywhere, be on your guard!!!
- Enjoy the bustle and chaos, this is typical here in Spain
- Don't lose sight of the bargains, there are many to do....
- Know that there are many fakes in circulation, don't get caught!
Monday(s)
- Santa Pola, Carretera Elche - Santa Pola, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (also on Saturdays)
- Elche, Plaça de la Fruita from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (also on Saturdays)
- San Pedro del Pinatar, near Calle Libertat and Calle Victor Pradera
Tuesday(s)
- Orihuela, Centro Comercial Ociopía - Calle Obispo Victorio Oliver, 03300 Orihuela, España
- Alicante, nearCalle Gran Vía, Calle Teulada, and Calle Campo de Mirra 08 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Elche, Arenales del Sol, Gran Vía de Arenales del Sol
- Elche, La Marina, Calle Mayor de la Marin
- Benijofar, Calle Corazón de Jesús
Wednesday(s)
- La Mata, Avenida del Mediterraneo
- Guardamar, Plaza de la Iglesia
- San Miguel de Salinas, Calle Juan XXIII
Thursday(s)
- Rojales,Avenida Justo Quesada
- Alicante, nearCalle Gran Vía, Calle Teulada, and Calle Campo de Mirra 08 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Campoamor Orihuela Costa, Rambla de la Glea
- Elche, El Altet, Calle de Cartagena
- Gran Alacant, Santa Pola, nearAvenida Escandinavia and Calle Canarias
Friday(s)
- Torrevieja, Paseo Marítimo de la Libertad
- Los Montesinos, Calle de los Santos Médicos
- Arenales del Sol, Elche, Gran Vía de Arenales del Sol
- Crevillente, Rambla El Castellar
Saturday(s)
- Playa Flamenca, Calle Nicolás Bussi, 20-22, Playa Flamenca 03189 Orihuela Costa, España
- Santa Pola, Carretera Elche - Santa Pola, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (also on Mondays)
- Elche, Plaça de la Fruita from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (also Mondays)
- Almoradi, Plaza de la Constitucion
- Alicante, nearCalle Gran Vía, Calle Teulada, and Calle Campo de Mirra 08 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday(s)
- Lemon Tree Market, Camino del Raso, 03149 Guardamar del Segura, Alicante
- Campo de Guardamar, Carretera CV-895, is indicated by a sign "Mercadillo"
- Elche, Paseo Periodista Avelino Rubio
- La Marina
- Campoverde