Carolinas Street Market
The Carolinas Street Market is a weekly street market that is held in Alicante (Alicante) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is located on Calle San Mateo in Carolinas Bajas. The stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
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 Carolinas neighborhood, in the northern part of downtown Alicante, is home to one of the city’s longest-running street markets, which operates Monday through Saturday on San Mateo Street with very extended morning hours. Its role as a neighborhood market makes it a daily shopping destination for residents of Carolinas Bajas and surrounding areas. The Alicante Town Council regulates itinerant sales through a specific municipal ordinance, and the high weekly foot traffic at this street market reflects the steady demand from a well-established residential area with strong local commercial activity.
How to Find the Market
Address
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 Plaza América (7 min on foot, 529 m away) or take bus from Mercado de Carolinas (the stop is just a step away, 32 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 Carolinas Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Carolinas 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.
Carolinas Street Market is held on Thursdays and Saturdays. 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
What do I need to set up a stall at the Carolinas Street Market market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Carolinas Street Market — street market in the municipality of Alicante
The "Carolinas 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.
Carolinas Street Market opens on Thursdays and Saturdays, from Monday 07:30–14:00 · Tuesday 07:30–14:00 · Wednesday 07:30–14:00 · Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Friday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00.
The "Carolinas 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 Carolinas Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Mercado de Carolinas,” which is 32 meters away. For those traveling by car, Parking Plaza América is 529 meters away.
If the Carolinas 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:
- Galerías de Alimentación Inmaculada del Pla (Alicante) 423 m
- Alicante Central Market (Alicante) 1.2 km
- Artesanía del Puerto de Alicante Street Market (Alicante) 1.4 km
- Filatelia, Numismática y Coleccionismo (Rastro de Alicante) Market (Alicante) 1.4 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Artesanía de Navidad y Reyes Street Market · Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market · Babel Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Doctor Nieto y Polavieja, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Alicante.
Carolinas Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Carolinas Street Market"? Carolinas Street Market is located in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Carolinas Street Market"? At Carolinas 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 "Carolinas Street Market" open? Carolinas Street Market opens on Thursdays and Saturdays, from Monday 07:30–14:00 · Tuesday 07:30–14:00 · Wednesday 07:30–14:00 · Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Friday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00.
What time does the "Carolinas Street Market" open and close? Carolinas Street Market is open from Monday 07:30–14:00 · Tuesday 07:30–14:00 · Wednesday 07:30–14:00 · Thursday 07:30–14:00 · Friday 07:30–14:00 · Saturday 07:30–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Carolinas Street Market" open today? No, Carolinas Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Carolinas Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Carolinas Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Carolinas Street Market—when is it open next? Carolinas Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 07:30 to 14:00.