Altabix Street Market
The Altabix Market is one of the most popular weekly events in Elche/Elx, in the province of Alicante. Its stalls line the streets of the Altabix neighborhood, northeast of the city center, offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and fruits and vegetables from the Camp d'Elx. The Altabix Market is a regular destination for thousands of Elche residents and has grown to become one of the largest street markets in the Baix Vinalopó region. Regulated by the Elche City Council through the ordinance on non-permanent street vending, the Altabix Market operates in the morning. Located very close to the Elche Palm Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Altabix Market combines the sounds of the vendors with the cool shade of the palm trees, creating a scene characteristic of Elche’s traditional markets.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Altabix neighborhood experienced rapid growth during the second half of the 20th century in the northeastern part of Elche, linked to the city’s residential and university expansion. In this context, the Elche City Council established the Altabix Market as a weekly commercial service, following Elche’s tradition of neighborhood markets, which the municipality still organizes today.
Through successive ordinances governing non-permanent sales, the Altabix Market has solidified its location and fixed day, and today it is one of the busiest markets on Elche’s weekly calendar, featuring vendors from the Valencian Community and other regions. Its continued existence confirms its role as a popular event in the northern part of the city.
How to Find the Market
Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
Coming Soon
The list of vendors will appear here as soon as the first valid authorizations are granted.
A unique experience
Tradition and Experience
A historic market, organized by the City Council with all the necessary safeguards.
Wide variety
Dozens of street vendors selling local products, handicrafts, and more.
Unique Setting
Enjoy the town's atmosphere and get to know the local shopkeepers.
Easy access
Well-connected and with a parking area nearby.
How to Get There and Park
Parking, public transportation, and services near the market.
⏱ Estimated time: 60–120 min
Where can I park?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at plaça Jurista Tomàs Vives Anton (3 min on foot, 235 m away) or take bus from Juan Ramón Jiménez (the stop is just a step away, 99 m away).
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Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Altabix Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Altabix Street Market market, located at Elche? To sell as a street vendor, you need a municipal street vending permit or license: this is issued by the town council, not the market itself, and typically requires that you be registered as a self-employed individual or a business, be in good standing with the tax authorities and Social Security, and have liability insurance that covers the stall.
Altabix Street Market is held on Wednesdays. The exact fee is set by the Elche town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Applications are submitted to the town council, usually online or in person, and may be granted directly (if there are open stalls) or through a public call for stall applications with a waiting list when demand exceeds the number of available stalls. You can download the municipal ordinance on street vending from Elche (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Elche town council at mercados@elche.es.
- Contact the town council's commerce or markets department
- Gather the necessary documentation: registration as a self-employed individual or business, proof of being up to date with the tax authorities and Social Security, and liability insurance
- Submit the application for a street vending permit (through the online portal or at the registry office)
- Pay the applicable municipal fee, if required by the town council
- Pick up your authorization and bring it with you on market day
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Altabix Street Market — street market in the municipality of Elche
The “Altabix Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” all in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 245,557 inhabitants.
Altabix Street Market opens on Wednesdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
The "Altabix Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Elche for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Alicante, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Altabix Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Juan Ramón Jiménez,” which is 99 meters away. For those traveling by car, plaça Jurista Tomàs Vives Anton is 235 meters away.
If the Altabix Street Market is too far away, or if you want to plan a route through several markets in the area, here are the closest street markets by geographical proximity:
- San Antón Street Market (Elche) 1.0 km
- Los Palmerales Street Market (Elche) 1.1 km
- La Marina Street Market (Elche) 1.3 km
- Elche/Elx Estadio Martínez Valero Street Market (Elche) 1.9 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Mercadillo Ausiàs March · Cemeika Street Market · Cementerio Viejo Street Market.
Altabix Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Altabix Street Market"? Altabix Street Market is located in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Altabix Street Market"? At Altabix Street Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
On which days is the "Altabix Street Market" open? Altabix Street Market opens on Wednesdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
What time does the "Altabix Street Market" open and close? Altabix Street Market is open from 08:30 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Altabix Street Market" open today? No, Altabix Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Wednesday 7 October.
Is the "Altabix Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Altabix Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.
Altabix Street Market—when is it open next? Altabix Street Market is once again hosting Wednesday 7 October 2026 (tomorrow). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.