Visiting Malaga street markets is a rather nice way to dive right into the culture and street life of your holiday destination. If you want to know more about the real Malaga and its people, and if you like discovering new flavours and colours, the best way is to enjoy the typical street markets in Malaga.
When we talk about markets, we have to differentiate between various markets according to what they sell:
There are food markets, where you can generally purchase fresh fruit and vegetables; if a market is permanently located in a building, such as the famous Ataranzas Market in Malaga city, you can also find a wide selection of fish, seafood, meats and cheeses. These indoor markets are open every weekday and Saturday until about 2 pm.
There's also a mobile version of these markets that usually takes place once or twice a week in the streets and squares of the different municipalities in Malaga and the Costa del Sol. And quite recently, markets for organic fruit and vegetables have also appeared, which usually take place once a month in various municipalities.
Another type of market in Malaga is the flea market, where second-hand items are usually sold for not much money, and where you can find many rarities and curiosities.
The third type of market are those where professional vendors sell all sorts of accessories, clothing, sunglasses, shoes and much more, which are usually imitations at very reasonable prices.
One type of market that's really growing in popularity is craft markets, where you can enjoy a wide variety of handmade products; these sorts of markets are often set up during the summer when there are lots of visitors; and quite often they can be found in the marinas of the coastal municipalities.
There are also thematic markets, such as the famous medieval market that takes place every year in the summer months in several municipalities, with the ones in Estepona and Fuengirola at Sohail Castle being particularly lovely.
As most of these markets are directly related to everyday needs and have traditionally been part of the local population's daily life, they often have a very central location in the towns, and you can usually find several pubs and terraces nearby to have a coffee or a soft drink, to recover from shopping or simply enjoy watching people go by.
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When you come to the Costa del Sol to enjoy your holiday, have a word with the local tourist information centre about the street markets and jumble sales – you'll be sure to love them!
Monday More information about street markets in Marbella. |
Tuesday FUENGIROLA Recinto Ferial |
| Wednesday ESTEPONA Avd/ Juan Carlos I RINCON DE LA VICTORIA Zona Cotomar MIJAS COSTA Urb Calypso |
Thrusday TORREMOLINOS Fairgrounds SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA In the Divina Pastora distric. |
| Friday ARROYO DE LA MIEL Next to Tivoli BENALMADENA PUEBLO Plaza del Aguacil MARBELLA Las Chapas Vibora Area |
Saturday MIJAS COSTA - La Cala - Las Lagunas FUENGIROLA 2nd hand market Recinto Ferial |
| Sunday ARROYO DE LA MIEL inside Tivoli World TORREMOLINOS Fairgrounds |
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