Matagorda Street Market
In El Ejido, the Matagorda Street Market is held every Thursday in the Matagorda area, on Ibiza, Lanzarote, and Arcángeles streets. It is a general goods street market where you can find a wide variety of products and items. It’s open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., giving visitors several hours to browse the stalls and do their shopping. For those wondering which days the market is open in El Ejido or looking for a street market in El Ejido with a diverse selection, the Matagorda Street Market is an accessible and conveniently located option. Access by car is easy thanks to the underground parking garage located just 88 meters from the market. Likewise, those who prefer to use public transportation can easily reach it from the El Ejido Bus Station stop, which is just 437 meters away—about a five-minute walk. The central location of the Matagorda Street Market in El Ejido makes it a go-to spot for weekly shopping for a variety of products. Whether you’re looking for a nearby street market or want to know the exact hours on Thursdays, we recommend checking the municipal calendar or heading directly to the Matagorda area to discover what’s available.
What will I find at this market?
General goods
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Matagorda Street Market is part of the network of temporary sales venues regulated by the El Ejido 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 El Ejido (Almería) 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 Underground parking garage (just a step away, 88 m away) or take bus from Estación de Autobuses de El Ejido (the stop is 5 min on foot, 437 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 Matagorda Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Matagorda Street Market market, located at El Ejido? 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.
Matagorda Street Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the El Ejido 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 El Ejido (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 El Ejido town council website: https://www.elejido.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
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Matagorda Street Market — street market in the municipality of El Ejido
The “Matagorda Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of El Ejido, in the province of Almería (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 91,440 inhabitants.
Matagorda Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
The "Matagorda Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of El Ejido for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Almería, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Matagorda Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Estación de Autobuses de El Ejido,” which is 437 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento subterráneo is 88 meters away.
If the Matagorda 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:
- El Ejido Street Market (El Ejido)
- Santa María del Águila Street Market (El Ejido)
- Balerma Street Market (El Ejido)
- San Agustín Street Market (El Ejido)
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Las Norias Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Matagorda, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of El Ejido.
Matagorda Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Matagorda Street Market"? Matagorda Street Market is located in the municipality of El Ejido, in the province of Almería (Andalucía).
What can you buy at the "Matagorda Street Market"? At Matagorda 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 "Matagorda Street Market" open? Matagorda Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Matagorda Street Market" open and close? Matagorda Street Market is open from 08:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Matagorda Street Market" open today? No, Matagorda Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Matagorda Street Market" open tomorrow? No, Matagorda Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Matagorda Street Market—when is it open next? Matagorda Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.