In Spain, the market is called Mercadillo, it is an open-air market that takes place at least once a week. A street market in every corner of the world should be the apple of every gourmet tasters’ eye. Where, if not at the local market or bazaar, you will learn what the local population eats. What are its delicacies and what their nature offers? This is where you will learn about their life, habits and delicious cuisine. At the market you will find almost everything that is born from the local land and what local farmers, rarely traders, offer. Juicy and ripe fruit and vegetables taste quite different from the ones you buy at the supermarket. Spanish street markets are famous for selling home-made meats, cheeses, olive oil, olives and honey, and natural spices and herbs are worth mentioning. Before buying, you can try and choose the ones that suit and taste best. Honey that, due to the different flowers, tastes completely different than anywhere else and is so delicious that it can be eaten with spoons. The stands offer delicatessen products, handicrafts, decorative items, clothes and accessories for clothes. The prices are very affordable and the quality and freshness are guaranteed.
Thanks to the pleasant, warm climate, a visit to the local street market and browsing among the stalls can be an interesting attraction for the whole family. There you can sit at one of the bars, drink homemade coffee or a cool beer, taste local tapas, buy traditional paella, delicious grilled chicken or ribs.
We have prepared for you a guide to the best street markets Orihuela Costa has to offer. Find out what awaits you at the markets full of fantastic atmosphere!
Where the market street is based:
Monday:
Roland, San Pedro del Pinatar, Elche, Santa Pola, Denia,
Tuesday:
Alicante (Rastro), Orihuela, Los Alcazares, La Union, Mil Palmeras, San Miguel del Salinas, Altea, Benijofar, Jalon (Xalo),
Wednesday:
Guardamar, La Mata, San Miguel de Salinas, Santiago de la Ribera, Calloa se Seguera, Benidorm, Campello, Alcoy, Calpe, Novelda, Polop
Thursday:
San Javier, Rojales, Alicante, Campoamor, Bigastro, Gran Alacant, Cabo Roig, Agost,
Friday:
Torrevieja, El Pilar de la Horadada, Crevillente, Los Montesinos, Orihuela
Saturday:
Torre Pacheco, Santa Pola, Elche, Alicante, Playa Flamenca, Almoradi, Los Montesinos, Pilar de la Horadada, Calpe, Benissa, Elche,
Sunday:
Benidorm, Pinar de Compoverde, Campo de Guardamar, Ciudad Quesada, Algorfa, La Marina, La Nucia, Villajoyosa
