Merced Street Market
The Merced Street Market is a weekly street market in Málaga that opens every Sunday. It offers a wide variety of goods, including food, fruit and vegetables, along with other items sold by street vendors. The market is open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Days and hours may vary on holidays and special occasions, so it’s best to confirm them before visiting.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he origins of the Merced Street Market date back to the 1920s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the city of Málaga to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other towns in Málaga, street vending emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became 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, Málaga’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 market for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Merced Street Market retains that down-to-earth essence 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 Málaga.
How to Find the Market
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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?
We don't have any mapped parking lots near this market. Check with City Hall to find out the best parking options.
How do I get there by public transportation?
We don't have any public transportation stops mapped near this market. Check with City Hall to find out how to get there by bus or train.
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Merced Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Merced Street Market market, located at Málaga? 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.
Merced Street Market is held on Sundays. The exact fee is set by the Málaga 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 Málaga (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 Málaga town council at viapublica@malaga.eu.
- 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
What do I need to set up a stall at the Merced Street Market market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
Who should I contact at the Málaga town council?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Merced Street Market — street market in the municipality of Málaga
The "Merced Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Málaga (Andalucía). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 599,063 inhabitants.
Merced Street Market opens on Sundays, from 11:00 – 19:00.
The "Merced Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Málaga for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Málaga, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
If the Merced 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:
- Los viernes Street Market (Almendralejo) 4.4 km
- Mérida Extraordinary Night Market (Mérida) 22 km
- Mérida Christmas Market (Mérida) 23 km
- Mérida Street Market (Mérida) 23 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Paseo Marítimo Craft Market · Argentea Street Market · Campanillas Street Market.
Merced Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Merced Street Market"? Merced Street Market is located in the municipality of Málaga (Andalucía).
What can you buy at the "Merced Street Market"? At Merced 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 "Merced Street Market" open? Merced Street Market opens on Sundays, from 11:00 – 19:00.
What time does the "Merced Street Market" open and close? Merced Street Market is open from 11:00 – 19:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Merced Street Market" open today? No, Merced Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Sunday 11 October.
Is the "Merced Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Merced Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Merced Street Market—when is it open next? Merced Street Market is once again hosting Sunday 11 October 2026 (5 days from now). The schedule is available at from 11:00 to 19:00.