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Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market
The San Juan Beach Summer Crafts Street Market is a daily street market in Alicante that is open every day. Its name identifies it as a craft market, featuring handmade items. The stalls are open from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Hours may vary on holidays and special dates, so it’s a good idea to check in advance.
What will I find at this market?
General Goods, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the San Juan Beach Summer Craft Street Market date back to the 1960s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would travel to the city center of Alicante to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Alicante, 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, Alicante’s daily 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 market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families who have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the city’s commercial fabric.
Today, the San Juan Beach Summer Artisan Street Market retains that popular essence while adapting to new trends: organic products, contemporary crafts, local cuisine, and a close relationship with consumers that large shopping malls cannot offer. The town council and the vendors’ association collaborate to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Alicante.
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 Parking Plaça del Port - Plaza del Puerto (3 min on foot, 244 m away) or take bus from Puerta del Mar (the stop is just a step away, 109 m away).
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How to Get a Stall at the Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market market, located at Alicante? 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.
Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market is held on every day. The exact fee is set by the Alicante 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 Alicante (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 Alicante town council website: https://www.alicante.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.
Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market — street market in the municipality of Alicante
The "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana). 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 366,221 inhabitants.
Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market is open every day, from Monday 18:00–01:00 · Tuesday 18:00–01:00 · Wednesday 18:00–01:00 · Thursday 18:00–01:00 · Friday 18:00–01:00 · Saturday 18:00–01:00 · Sunday 18:00–01:00.
The "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Alicante 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 Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Puerta del Mar,” which is 109 meters away. For those traveling by car, Parking Plaça del Port - Plaza del Puerto is 244 meters away.
If the Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan 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:
- Verano de Urbanova Street Market (Alicante)
- Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market (Alicante)
- Artesanía de Navidad y Reyes Street Market (Alicante) 194 m
- Hippie Street Market (Alicante) 417 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Galerías de Alimentación Inmaculada del Pla · Artesanía del Puerto de Alicante Street Market · Babel Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Casco Antiguo, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Alicante.
Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market"? Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market is located in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market"? At Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan 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 "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" open? Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market is open every day, from Monday 18:00–01:00 · Tuesday 18:00–01:00 · Wednesday 18:00–01:00 · Thursday 18:00–01:00 · Friday 18:00–01:00 · Saturday 18:00–01:00 · Sunday 18:00–01:00.
What time does the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" open and close? Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market is open from Monday 18:00–01:00 · Tuesday 18:00–01:00 · Wednesday 18:00–01:00 · Thursday 18:00–01:00 · Friday 18:00–01:00 · Saturday 18:00–01:00 · Sunday 18:00–01:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 18:00 to 01:00.
Is the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 18:00 to 01:00.