Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market
The Thursday Street Market in Vélez-Málaga is a weekly event for those looking for a variety of products in the town. It is held every Thursday on Platero, Hojalatero, and Alfredo Krauss streets in the VM-8 sector, offering a wide variety of general goods. It is the go-to spot for anyone wondering which days the market is open in Vélez-Málaga and looking for a diverse selection of products. For some time now, the street market in Vélez-Málaga has established itself as a regular shopping destination for local residents. The Vélez-Málaga Thursday Street Market features stalls offering all kinds of goods, allowing visitors to find everything they need in one stop. Its central location makes it easily accessible and turns a visit into a convenient midweek activity. For more details on hours and any additional information, we recommend checking the municipal calendar or visiting the streets where the street market is held every Thursday.
What will I find at this market?
General goods
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Thursday Street Market in Vélez-Málaga is part of the network of temporary sales regulated by the Vélez-Málaga Town Council, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of street market in Andalusia. It is held on Thursdays in Vélez-Málaga (Málaga) as a regular event for local commerce in the municipality.
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 Private parking (just a step away, 80 m away) or take bus from Calle Arroyo de la Molineta (the stop is just a step away, 61 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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How to Get a Stall at the Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market market, located at Vélez-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.
Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Vélez-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 Vélez-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 Vélez-Málaga town council at oac@velezmalaga.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
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Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market — street market in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga
The “Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, in the province of Málaga (Andalucía). 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 86,048 inhabitants.
Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
The "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Vélez-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.
To get to the Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Calle Arroyo de la Molineta,” which is 61 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 80 meters away.
If the Vélez-Málaga Thursday 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:
- Benajarafe Street Market (Vélez-Málaga) 0 m
- El Palo Street Market (Málaga) 12 km
- Los lunes Street Market (Torrox) 13 km
- Rincón de la Victoria Street Market (Rincón de la Victoria) 18 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Hojalatero y Alfredo Krauss (sector VM-8), one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Vélez-Málaga.
Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market FAQs
Where is the "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market"? Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market is located in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, in the province of Málaga (Andalucía).
What can you buy at the "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market"? At Vélez-Málaga Thursday 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 "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market" open? Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market" open and close? Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market is open from 09:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market" open today? No, Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market" open tomorrow? No, Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market—when is it open next? Vélez-Málaga Thursday Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.