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Description
COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE MARKETS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
GENERAL INFORMATION & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FIRST
Most markets are open from 09:00 to 14:00/14:30
Payment is usually made in cash, although some stalls accept cards
As well as food, you’ll also find: clothes and shoes, leather goods and bags, jewellery and accessories,
household goods, souvenirs and gifts, plants and flowers, handmade products (ceramics, baskets, art).
Busiest times: between 10.30 am and 1.00 pm
Parking: best to arrive early (before 10.00 am) or near the “Recinto Ferial” (market grounds)
MONDAY
Marbella – large weekly market
Location: Recinto Ferial La Albarizas
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
One of the largest markets on the Costa del Sol with hundreds of stalls.
What makes this market special:
Huge range of clothing (cheap)
Beachwear, shoes, leather goods
Counterfeit goods and accessories
Local food and herbs
Parking:
Large car park at the market site
Alternative: surrounding streets
Crowds: Very busy from 10:30
TUESDAY
Nerja – local market
Location: Calle Antonio Ferrandis
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
On offer:
Fruit and vegetables
Textiles and souvenirs
Leather goods and household items
Characteristics:
Smaller, authentic local market
Fuengirola – large market
Location: Recinto Ferial
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Speciality:
One of the largest markets in the region
Plenty of clothing and household goods
Manilva (Castillo de la Duquesa)
Time: morning
Characteristics:
Small-scale, local character
Plenty of fresh produce and essentials
WEDNESDAY
Estepona – main market
Location: Calle Eslovaquia / harbour area
Time: 09:00 – 14:30
Special features:
Over 250 stalls
One of the best markets in terms of variety
On offer:
Clothing, shoes
Decorative items and household goods
Leather and handicrafts
Parking:
Harbour car park or surrounding streets
La Cala de Mijas / Mijas Costa
Large market with a mix of locals and tourists
THURSDAY
San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella)
Location: Recinto Ferial
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Highlights:
High-quality clothing
Fruit and vegetables
Leather goods
Torremolinos (outside your area but relevant)
Large tourist market
FRIDAY
Manilva – market
Location: near the football pitch
Time: morning
On offer:
Local produce
Textiles and household goods
Casares
Traditional village market
Characteristics:
Authentic and less touristy
SATURDAY
Puerto Banús (Marbella)
Location: near the bullring
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Special features:
More of a ‘lifestyle’ market
Art, design, accessories
La Cala de Mijas
Popular weekend market
Marbella (organic market – 1st Saturday of the month)
Organic produce, artisanal food
SUNDAY
Estepona – harbour market
Location: Puerto Deportivo
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Speciality:
Souvenirs and gifts
Arts and crafts
Estepona – organic market
Location: Plaza ABC
Organic produce
Sabinillas / Manilva
Location: Recinto Ferial
Characteristics:
Cosy local market
Fuengirola – Sunday market
A mix of flea market and regular market
PRACTICAL TIPS
Always carry cash
Bargaining is often possible
Go early for the best selection
Go later (after 13:00) for lower prices
Watch out for pickpockets when it’s busy
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