Weekly Markets Costa Blanca & Orihuela Costa
Visiting a local market is one of the best ways to experience authentic Spanish culture. In Orihuela Costa & Costa Blanca, you’ll find vibrant weekly markets offering fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local delicacies. Here’s everything you need to know about the best market days, locations, and what to expect!
Costa Blanca Market Days
🗓️ Save these dates for your next visit:
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Monday
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08:00 - 14:00
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In the surrounding streets
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Tuesday
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08:00 - 14:00
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In the town centre
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Wednesday
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09:00 - 14:00
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Avenida del Mediterráneo
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08:00 - 13:00
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Parking spaces are signposted
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08:30 - 13:30
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In the town centre
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Thursday
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06:00 - 15:00
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In the surrounding streets
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Friday
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08:00 - 14:00
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In the surrounding streets
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08:00 - 14:00
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In the surrounding streets
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08:00 - 12:00
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In the town centre
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Saturday
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08:00 - 14:00
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Calle Nicolás de Bussi
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Sunday
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08:00 - 13:00
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In the surrounding streets
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08:30 - 14:00
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Right at the market
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Our Favourite Markets in the Orihuela Costa Region
Mercadillo de La Zenia: This market is held every Saturday morning in Playa Flamenca and is one of the largest and most popular in the area. It offers a wide variety of stalls selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to clothes, souvenirs, and handicrafts.
Mercadillo de Cabo Roig: This market is held every Thursday morning in Cabo Roig and is a great place to find fresh seafood, as well as fruit, vegetables, and other local produce. It also has a number of stalls selling clothes, jewelry, and other goods.
Mercadillo de Orihuela: This market is held every Tuesday morning in Orihuela City and is a great place to experience the authentic Spanish market atmosphere. It offers a wide variety of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to meat, cheese, and fish.
Visiting the local Spanish markets is a must-do for any visitor in Spain
Why You Should Visit a Spanish Market 🇪🇸
Local markets in Spain are so much more than a place to shop. They’re where real life happens – with chatter, color, and the smell of sun-ripened fruit in the air. You stroll past fresh produce, handmade goods, local cheeses, and yes, sometimes even a man selling garlic by the kilo.
By buying from small farmers and artisans, you’re supporting the local community and getting something way more special than anything from a tourist shop. Plus, you’ll find the freshest ingredients for your next meal (or picnic), often picked just hours before.
And let’s be honest: even if you don’t buy anything, the people-watching alone is worth the trip. It’s vibrant, it’s real, it’s Spain.
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