When in Spain, a trip to the local market is always exciting and a great opportunity to experience Spanish culture up close. The Costa Blanca’s vibrant atmosphere, the banter in different languages and the large variety of products available all make this a fascinating experience.
No matter which part of the Costa Blanca you’re visiting, you’re never far away from a local market and you’ll find markets open on each day of the week.
Torrevieja market
Every Friday you can enjoy walking and shopping in Torrevieja’s weekly market. It is one of the largest in Spain. It is well worth a visit to see the variety of products on sale.
Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja markets are just two of the many that you can find on the Costa Blanca. Street markets are very popular in Spain for not only buying jewellery or gift items, but also picking up all your weekly fresh produce.
Some of these markets are seasonal while others are open throughout the year, so you can find a bargain whenever you visit.
Visitors who enjoy shopping will have fun exploring these markets, particularly the Torrevieja Friday Market which is one of the largest in the country.
Heading to the Torrevieja Market is a great way to enjoy shopping for your favorite products as you join other bargain hunters and money-savvy shoppers looking for clothes, electrical appliances, household goods or food. This market is always busy and full of people. Markets in Torrevieja are also a great opportunity to hone your Spanish speaking skills as you tell the traders what you need or inquire about the prices.
They are vibrant affairs and are known for their banter and noise from the sellers. In most cases, there are street performers playing music that you can enjoy you as move from one stall to another.
It’s always best to visit early in order to avoid the large crowds and the hot weather during the summer. So it’s advisable to get there as soon as it opens at 8 am to avoid the rush. The Friday Torrevieja market is held in the Avda. Delfina Viudes s/n (next acuatic park) and ends at around 2 pm.
Market Products
You will find several markets, including rastros or flea markets where you can find low-priced furniture, carpets and ornaments; fish markets offering a wide selection of fresh fish and shellfish; fruit and vegetable markets selling a wide variety of fresh produce, and all-purpose markets where you can find virtually everything you want.
From flamenco to fresh local produce, the ever-busy Friday Torrevieja market boasts up to 1,200 stalls, making it the perfect place for bargain hunters and those who are searching for a special souvenir.
It’s a typical Spanish market with stallholders talking at the same time and it feels more like a festival than a shopping place.
Shoppers come from all parts of Costa Blanca and beyond to purchase household goods, handbags, pottery and ceramics, shoes, clothes, fruits and vegetables as well as local produce such as cheese, hams and sausages. It’s an excellent place to buy cheap holiday outfits, shoes and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Visitors in need of great gift ideas should visit the leather goods and clothing market. Here, they can find quality and cheap leather products and clothes that are excellent value for money. Locally made embroidery and table linen are also inexpensive, as is the wide range of virgin olive oil available. You will also find cheap football strips and fake designer outfits in this street market.
Craftworks can also be found in this market, making it a good place to pick up your souvenirs. You can find a huge selection from leather bags to trinkets and many other novelty items.
Dining options
Your nose will lead you to the delicatessen stalls and other stalls selling cooked food. These stalls are extremely popular with residents and holidaymakers alike. Whilst browsing the stalls, you can grab a bite and a beverage from one of the food vans or makeshift restaurants that offer delicious roast potatoes, ham hocks, and rotisserie chickens. You can also head to the tapas bars nearby or dresses enjoy the menu of the day (menu del día) in a restaurant near the market.
Getting to the Torrevieja Market
Getting to the market in Torrevieja by car or by public transport is quick and easy. There are different entrances and if you arrive by private means, use the N-332 crossing that enters Torrevieja or through the Avda. De las Cortes Valencianas. It is located next to the Sports Palace of Torrevieja, which facilitates its location and parking area, as there are several parking lots around the market. It is recommended to avoid peak times for both entry and exit due to the high risk of traffic jam.
It can be accessed by bus through the urban line C. This line stops every Friday at the market every 35 minutes.
Remind them that they can also be accessed using the different Taxi stops found in Torrevieja.
Other popular markets in Torrevieja and surroundings
If you are looking for markets in Torrevieja, these are two major markets. One is the Hippy or craft market and you can find this on the promenade by the port. The other Friday Market is one of the biggest in Spain. In this market, you can easily find bargains as well clothing, vegetables, fruit, leather, handbags, shoes, bedding, curtains, etc. There are a lot of weekly markets in Orihuela Costa:
- Torrevieja Market
- Frequency: Every Friday (holidays or not)
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Avda. Delfina Viudes s/n (next acuatic park)
- Points of sale: 700
- Torrevieja Handicraft Market
- Frequency: Daily
- Hours: All day
- Location: Paseo Marítimo de la Libertad
- Points of sale: 300
You can also see some in neighbouring areas. You can find a wide range of goods in these markets. You can find food, shoes, and clothes. You should visit these markets and you will definitely fnd the best goods here.
- La Mata Market
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Canal del Acequión
- Points of sale: 250
- Orihuela Market
- Frequency: Every Tuesday
- Hours: Morning
- Location: Around Duque de Tamames street
- Orihuela vegetable market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: St. Lucia Square
- Orihuela Costa Market
- Frequency: Every Saturday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Behind the City Council or Orihuela Costa (Vía Park)
- Guardamar del Segura Market
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Behind the church
- Market of Moncayo in Campo de Guardamar
- Frequency: Every Sunday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Guardamar Field. Alto del Moncayo. Guardamar-Montesinos Highway
- Points of sale: 1.000
- Albatera Market
- Frequency: Every Thursday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Next to the Market Square
- Algorfa Market
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C / Fernando de Rojas
- Almoradí Market
- Frequency: Every Saturday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Constitution Avenue
- Points of sale: 600
- Benejúzar Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Plaza de España
- Benferri Market
- Frequency: Every Sunday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C / Féliz Rodríguez de la Fuente, 25
- Benijófar Market
- Frequency: Every Tuesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C / Corazón de Jesús (Behind the Church)
- Bigastro Market
- Frequency: Every Thursday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C / Purísima (next to the Church)
- Market of Callosa de Segura
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: In front of the House of Culture
These markets are considered as an alternative for all kinds of traditional trade. You can visit these markets if you are interested in buying decorative items, clothing, textiles, crafts, interior design, footwear, and garden products at affordable prices. These markets are authentic Arab souks and they have reached great popularity among Spaniards and they are also popular among Europeans who visit Torrevieja:
- Catral Market
- Frequency: Every Saturday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Behind the Church, next to the House of Culture
- Cox Market
- Frequency: Every Monday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Glorieta Square
- New Daya Market
- Frequency: Every Tuesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Next to the Town Hall
- Daya Vieja Flea Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Provincial Provincial Avenue
- Dolores Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Avda. Mayor José Rodríguez
- Market of Formentera del Segura
- Frequency: Every Monday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ Italia and C/ Joaquín Canales Mora
- Rocamora Farm Market
- Frequency: Every Monday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ Obispo Rocamora
- Jacarilla Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ Alicante (next to the Town Hall)
- Los Montesinos Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Afternoons
- Location: Behind the promenade, next to the church
- Pilar de la Horadada Market
- Frequency: Every Friday
- Hours: Afternoons
- Location: In front of the Town Hall
- Rafal Market
- Frequency: Every Thursday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ El Molino and C/ Prince of Asturias (Behind the Town Hall)
- Redován Market
- Frequency: Every Saturday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Town Hall Square
- Rojales Market
- Frequency: Every Thursday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Avda. Justo Quesada (Fairground)
- San Fulgencio Market
- Frequency: Every Tuesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ Gabriel Miró (after passing the medical center)
- La Marina Urbanization Market
- Frequency: Every Thursday and Sunday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: C/ Justo Antonio Quesada
- San Isidro Market
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: San Isidro-Albatera Highway
- Market of San Miguel de Salinas
- Frequency: Every Wednesday
- Hours: Mornings
- Location: Juan XXIII Street and adjacent
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