Leisure in Costa del Sol
Street Markets in Spain
There are a great number of street markets in Spain and every one is different. Many markets combine flea markets and boat sales where bargains can be had. Apart from the usual tourist trappings, good buys within Andalucía include linen, ceramics, leather goods and handmade jewellery.
There is plenty of locally produced furniture which is very original. The closeness of Morocco dictates that there are plenty of stalls selling authentic Arabic wares, such as pottery, metalware and leather goods. Antiquities and such like are also to be found. Apart from that you find fruits, vegetables, leather, shoes, handbags, bedding, curtains and much more.
Most Spanish street markets are once a week.
Marbella: Every Monday morning, ground close to the car sales showroom
Puerto Banús: Every Saturday near the bullring. Lots of places to eat and drink but becomes very busy.
San Pedro Alcántara: Every Thursday near the Divina Pastora District at the top end of the town.
Las Chapas: Every Friday at La Vibora area.
Calahonda: Every Wednesday, small street market at Calypso.
Estepona: Every Wednesday, market in the town centre.
Sabinillas: Every Sunday, alongside the N-340 highway.
La Línea: Every Wednesday, close to the Gibraltar border.
Casares: Every Friday, but very small, mainly fruit and clothes. Parking does not exist and Hardly any English spoken.
Fuengirola: Saturdays and Tuesdays at Recinto Ferial (fair site). A very English affair. Watch for pick-pockets. Sundays around the port area, in the summer it is in the Evening, in the winter it starts at 10.
Benalmádena: Every Friday, near Museo Arte.
Torremolinos: Every Thursday by the townhall.