Orihuela (jueves) Street Market
The Orihuela street market, held every Thursday, is one of the weekly events of the traveling market in this city in the Vega Baja region of Alicante. Its stalls offer clothing, shoes, home textiles, fruits and vegetables, food, and costume jewelry, in a traditional street market setting. Unlike other markets in Orihuela held on different days of the week, this Thursday street market has its own regular clientele and its own commercial rhythm.
What will I find at this market?
General Merchandise, Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the Orihuela Street Market (Thursdays) date back to the last decades of the 19th century, when farmers and artisans from the region would come to the town of Orihuela to trade and sell their produce. As in so many other towns in Alicante, this itinerant commercial activity began as part of 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 20th century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Orihuela’s weekly market evolved: it gave way to large textile and footwear stalls, incorporated vendors from other provinces, and became professionalized under municipal regulations. Many of today’s vendors 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 Orihuela Street Market (Thursdays) retains that traditional charm while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping centers cannot offer. The City Council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Orihuela.
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?
How do I get there by public transportation?
You can park at Centro médico Orihuela Costa (just a step away, 106 m away) or take bus from Del Mar, 2 (the stop is just a step away, 102 m away).
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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 Orihuela (jueves) Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Orihuela (jueves) Street Market market, located at Orihuela? 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.
Orihuela (jueves) Street Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Orihuela 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 Orihuela (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
Check the procedure on the Orihuela town council website: https://www.orihuela.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
What do I need to set up a stall at the Orihuela (jueves) 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 Orihuela town council?
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Leave us your contact information, and we'll forward it to the town council so they can let you know how to get your stall.
Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Orihuela (jueves) Street Market — street market in the municipality of Orihuela
The “Orihuela (jueves) Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Orihuela, 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 84,560 inhabitants.
Orihuela (jueves) Street Market opens on Thursdays.
The "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Orihuela 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 Orihuela (jueves) Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Del Mar, 2,” which is 102 meters away. For those traveling by car, Centro médico Orihuela Costa is 106 meters away.
If the Orihuela (jueves) 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:
- Campoamor (Urbanización Aguamarina) Market (Orihuela) 544 m
- Mil Palmeras Street Market (Pilar de la Horadada) 3.0 km
- Torre de la Horadada Street Market (Pilar de la Horadada) 4.8 km
- Pilar de la Horadada Street Market (Pilar de la Horadada) 7.1 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Playa Flamenca Street Market · Orihuela Saturday Market · Desamparados Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Residencial Vistamar Fase 4 y 5, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Orihuela.
Orihuela (jueves) Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market"? Orihuela (jueves) Street Market is located in the municipality of Orihuela, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market"? At Orihuela (jueves) 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 "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market" open? Orihuela (jueves) Street Market opens on Thursdays.
Where can I park to go to the "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market"? Parking is available near the Orihuela (jueves) Street Market. A common option is Centro médico Orihuela Costa.
Market Calendar
Is the "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market" open today? No, Orihuela (jueves) Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Orihuela (jueves) Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Orihuela (jueves) Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Orihuela (jueves) Street Market—when is it open next? Orihuela (jueves) Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.