Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market
The Villafranqueza Weekend Market is held in Alicante and is open on Saturdays and Sundays. It features a wide variety of goods, including food, fruits, and vegetables, along with other items sold by street vendors. The market is open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It’s a good idea to check the schedule before heading out, as it may change on holidays.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the Villafranqueza Weekend Market date back to the last decades of the 19th century, when farmers and artisans from the region would travel to the city of Alicante to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Alicante, street vending emerged in connection with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became established as 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, Alicante’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 Villafranqueza Weekend 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 City Council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character right in the heart of Alicante.
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 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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Upcoming Dates
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Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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.
Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market is held on Saturdays and Sundays. 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.
Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market — street market in the municipality of Alicante
The "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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.
Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market opens on Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday 18:00–22:00 · Sunday 18:00–22:00.
The "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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 Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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 Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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:
- Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market (Alicante)
- Verano de Urbanova 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.
Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market"? Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market is located in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market"? At Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza 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 "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market" open? Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market opens on Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday 18:00–22:00 · Sunday 18:00–22:00.
What time does the "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market" open and close? Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market is open from Saturday 18:00–22:00 · Sunday 18:00–22:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market" open today? No, Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Saturday 10 October.
Is the "Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market—when is it open next? Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market is once again hosting Saturday 10 October 2026 (4 days from now). The schedule is available at from 18:00 to 22:00.