El Altet Street Market
The El Altet Street Market, located in the Elche/Elx district near the Alicante airport, is a well-known weekly street market among local residents. Its stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and footwear, and household items offer seasonal products at reasonable prices. Shopping at the El Altet street market is a practical way to stock up close to home, in keeping with the tradition of street markets throughout the Elche area.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the El Altet Street Market date back to the 1950s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would travel to the town of Elche/Elx to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Alicante, this itinerant commercial activity began as part of the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it established itself as one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 21st century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Elche/Elx’s weekly street market evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became more professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families who have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct link to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the El Altet Street Market retains that popular spirit while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping centers cannot offer. The town council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Elche/Elx.
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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Upcoming Dates
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Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the El Altet Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the El Altet 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.
El Altet Street Market is held on Thursdays. 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.
El Altet Street Market — street market in the municipality of Elche
The “El Altet 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.
El Altet Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 16:00 – 21:00.
The "El Altet 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 El Altet 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 El Altet 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:
- Agricultores de San Crispín Market (Elche) 2.6 km
- Verano de Arenales del Sol Street Market (Elche) 2.6 km
- Agricultores de Puertas Coloradas Market (Elche) 2.6 km
- Elche Central Market (Elche) 2.6 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Mercadillo Ausiàs March · Altabix Street Market · Cemeika Street Market.
El Altet Street Market FAQs
Where is the "El Altet Street Market"? El Altet Street Market is located in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "El Altet Street Market"? At El Altet 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 "El Altet Street Market" open? El Altet Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 16:00 – 21:00.
What time does the "El Altet Street Market" open and close? El Altet Street Market is open from 16:00 – 21:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "El Altet Street Market" open today? No, El Altet Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "El Altet Street Market" open tomorrow? No, El Altet Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
El Altet Street Market—when is it open next? El Altet Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 16:00 to 21:00.