Xàbia Thursday Market
The Xàbia Thursday Market is held in Xàbia (Alicante) and is open every Thursday. It is located in Plaza de la Constitución, in the old town. The market offers a wide variety of goods, featuring a mix of food stalls and stalls selling fruits and vegetables, along with other typical products found at street markets. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s a good idea to check the schedule before heading there, 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
àbia is a historic town in the Marina Alta region with an old town designated as a historic-artistic site, dominated by the 15th-century fortress church of San Bartolomé. Its commercial tradition is linked to the fishing port and the fertile agricultural plain. The weekly market in the Plaza de la Constitución takes place in one of the most iconic spots in the historic center, blending street vendors with the area’s architectural heritage. The Xàbia City Council regulates the activity through a specific ordinance, and permits are granted through a competitive bidding process. The Thursday market serves as a gathering place for residents and the significant international community living 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 Underground parking garage (just a step away, 13 m away) or take bus from Bus stop (the stop is 10 min on foot, 773 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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How to Get a Stall at the Xàbia Thursday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Xàbia Thursday Market market, located at Xàbia/Jávea? 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.
Xàbia Thursday Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Xàbia/Jávea 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 Xàbia/Jávea (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 Xàbia/Jávea town council website: https://www.xabia.org.
- 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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Xàbia Thursday Market — street market in the municipality of Xàbia/Jávea
The “Xàbia Thursday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Xàbia/Jávea, 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 30,642 inhabitants.
Xàbia Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
The "Xàbia Thursday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Xàbia/Jávea 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 Xàbia Thursday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Parada de autobús,” which is 773 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento subterráneo is 13 meters away.
If the Xàbia 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:
- Barket i Mercat Municipal Market (Xàbia/Jávea) 257 m
- Jávea Municipal Market (Xàbia/Jávea) 265 m
- Arte y Artesanía de Septiembre de Xàbia Fair (Xàbia/Jávea) 892 m
- Feria Semanal de Arte y Artesanía de Xàbia (Xàbia/Jávea) 892 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Artesanía y Gastronomía de Pascua en Xàbia Fair.
Xàbia Thursday Market FAQs
Where is the "Xàbia Thursday Market"? Xàbia Thursday Market is located in the municipality of Xàbia/Jávea, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Xàbia Thursday Market"? At Xàbia 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 "Xàbia Thursday Market" open? Xàbia Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
What time does the "Xàbia Thursday Market" open and close? Xàbia Thursday Market is open from 08:30 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Xàbia Thursday Market" open today? No, Xàbia Thursday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Xàbia Thursday Market" open tomorrow? No, Xàbia Thursday Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Xàbia Thursday Market—when is it open next? Xàbia Thursday Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.