Street markets in Valencia

Flea and Street Markets in Valencia

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain. It is located on the Costa Blanca, and there are always a lot of people here - everyone wants to get here because of the warm climate and the Mediterranean Sea. But you probably already know that.

The traditional markets of Valencia are another attraction of this region of Spain. After all, where else but at street markets you can see how Spaniards live, how they buy fresh food for the coming week, how they chat with each other, how sellers loudly call to buy their goods, joke, have fun and even dance!

Street markets in the province of Valencia

Every day of the week, in different areas of Valencia and the surrounding towns, vendors set up stalls with numerous goods from 8-9am until 2pm. These markets are called weekly street markets (mercadillos semanales). Let's take a look at the biggest traditional markets in Valencia that are worth a look.

Mondays:

On Mondays, markets are held in the neighbourhoods of Algiros, Ruzafa and near Valencia's central city market.

Street market in Algirós

This market is located every Monday in the area of the Algirós Municipal Market (Mercado de Algirós). It is quite large with over 200 stalls. Locals and visitors come here to buy clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils, fresh fruit and vegetables at an inexpensive price. You can find good deals here!

Street market in Ruzafa

The central streets near the Mercado de Ruzafa (Ruzafa Municipal Market) turn into a market on Mondays. This market has around 290 stalls. You will find a wide variety of fresh produce, clothes, textiles, shoes, leather goods, bags, etc.

And after a stroll through the streets of the market, you can grab a snack or lunch somewhere - after all, there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area that offer a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes and wallets!

Central Street Market

In the heart of the city, in the square near the municipal market (Mercado Central de València), vendors set up their wares from 9am on Mondays. It's not very big - only 60 stalls - but here you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables and then go sightseeing in Valencia.

Tuesdays:

Every Tuesday in Valencia, markets are located in the following places: La Roqueta neighbourhood, San Pedro Nolasco and Nazaret.

Street market in La Roqueta neighbourhood

Tuesday is market day for visitors and residents of the La Roqueta neighbourhood in Valencia. It is located next to the local municipal market Jerusalem. It is quite large and here you can find both new and second-hand items.

San Pedro Nolasco Street Market - Mercadillo de San Pedro Nolasco

This market is on Tuesdays in the La Zaidía neighbourhood, close to the former San Pedro Nolasco market from which it gets its name. There is fresh produce as well as clothes, shoes and household items.

Nazaret Street Market - Mercadillo de Nazaret

A small market - about 80 stalls are set up on Tuesdays from 9am in the Nazareth neighbourhood at Calle Alta del Mar, 20.

Wednesdays:

Every Wednesday, vendors strut their stuff in Valencia's Olivereta neighbourhood, Sagunto City and Burjassot.

Street market on Avenida del Cid - Mercadillo de Avenida del Cid

This market is large and varied, located in the neighbourhood of Olivereta, on Avenida del Cid. What could be better than shopping in the open air, leisurely strolling around, browsing and choosing from the many items on offer? And then pop into a café for a cool drink and maybe lunch. It's a wonderful start to the day, isn't it?

Sagunto Street Market - Mercadillo de Sagunto

Sagunto, 30 minutes north of Valencia, also has one of the largest street markets in the province on Wednesdays, with over 500 stalls. Here you can buy fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, baked goods, sweets), clothes, shoes, leather goods, perfume, toys, various household goods - all at affordable prices.

Located in Plaza Cronista Chabret, next to the Mercado Municipal de Sagunto municipal marketplace.

Street market in Burjassot - Mercadillo de Burjassot

Every Wednesday, except on public holidays, Burhasota's Town Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento) is home to a weekly street market. It's medium-sized with 110 stalls, but you'll find everything you could possibly need if you visit.

Thursdays:

Thursday's markets in Valencia come to Culiera, Puerto de Sagunto, the Valencia neighbourhoods of Cabañal and Torrefiel.

Street market in Cullera - Mercadillo de Cullera

The market in Cullera on Thursdays is small, with only 50 stalls, but it's an added attraction in this coastal town 50 minutes south of Valencia. It's a bit far, of course, but what if you find yourself in the neighbourhood that day? Located on Carrer de la Bega, this is the city centre street where you can find well-priced clothes and shoes, textiles, household goods, and much more. I would like to mention the churros that are made there, they are excellent!

Puerto de Sagunto Street Market - Mercadillo de Puerto de Sagunto

On Thursdays and Saturdays, the harbour area of Sagunto, and more specifically the Plaza del Sol, turns into a huge market (about 800 stalls) where you can buy a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables at attractive prices, pastries, sweets, clothes (both new and used), bed linen and much more.

Street market in Valencia's Cabañal neighbourhood - Mercadillo del Cabañal

Every Thursday in Valencia's colourful Cabañal neighbourhood, vendors put up their wares on Calle Justo Vilar. There are up to 340 stalls - the market is quite large and you can buy fresh seasonal produce, clothes, shoes, etc. at good prices.

Street market in the neighbourhood of Torrefiel, Valencia - Mercadillo de Torrefiel

Visitors to Valencia and locals of the Torrefiel neighbourhood can visit this place on Thursday and buy essential goods: food, textiles, clothes, shoes, decorative items.

Fridays:

Every Friday, markets are set up in Valencia's Benimaclet neighbourhood and in the town of Oliva.

Street market in the neighbourhood of Benimaclet, Valencia - Mercadillo de Benimaclet.

In the Benimaclet neighbourhood on Carrer del Sant Esperit on Friday morning they set up a market of 120 stalls. You can come here to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, and there is also a large selection of clothes at affordable prices.

Street market in Oliva - Mercadillo de Oliva

Oliva is a small Mediterranean town with its own attractions and atmosphere. If you're here on a Friday, be aware that the market is a good place to visit in the morning. You'll be greeted by friendly vendors and about 160 stalls with a variety of goods, where you can find a little bit of everything.

Saturdays:

On Saturday mornings you can visit the weekly markets in the town of Gandia and the Patraix neighbourhood of Valencia.

Gandía Street Market - Mercadillo de Gandía

Gandia is another wonderful town on the Mediterranean coast. On Saturdays there is another market, very important to the region, where local farmers bring fresh fruit and vegetables and vendors encourage you to buy their goods. It is located on Paseo Germanías. It's a beautiful place!

Street market in Valencia's Patraix neighbourhood - Mercadillo de Jesús-Patraix

Patraix in Valencia is a very vibrant and lively neighbourhood where the locals are used to a dynamic life. The market is just as lively, full of bright colours from fresh fruit, vegetables, clothes, shoes, perfume and much more. It is located in Plaza de Jesús in the Patraix district, southwest of Valencia's centre.

Sundays:

Every Sunday, which is a day off, means that the markets will also be not just big, with a huge variety of goods on offer, but also with tables, drinks, interesting snacks and meals.

In the province of Valencia, Spaniards go to the mercadillo on Sundays to socialise with acquaintances and drink refreshments. And, of course, to buy groceries and household goods.

Flea market in Valencia - Rastro de Valencia

Valencia's biggest market is the flea market on Sundays.

Ew, you say, flea market is not for us! And you'd be partly right. But only partly, because here you can still find very interesting things! Yes, there are goods here that I personally would be ashamed to sell. But since this market has been open on Sundays for so many years, there is a demand!

Yes and in general, flea markets aren't just about broken goods, which do happen, no argument there, but also vintage items, unusual vintage objects for decor, etc.

The Valencia Flea Market is located in the Beteró neighbourhood of Poblados Marítimos and has a capacity of around 520 stalls!

Canet de Berenguer Street Market - Mercadillo Playa de Canet de Berenguer

Quite a large and varied market. Fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, pickles, nuts, baked goods prevail here. You can also buy some clothes, shoes and textiles. Located in Canet de Berenguer, a small town near Sagunto, on Calle Maximiliano Thous.

Benaguasil Street Market - Mercadillo de Benaguasil

A traditional Sunday street market where locals like to stop by - over 200 stalls. Located in the town (Benaguasil), on Calle Paterna. There is a lot to find here and at good prices. There is a large car park, food outlets with tables, so why not come here on a Sunday afternoon?