Fecha real confirmada para 2026 (Plaza Castilla / Peña Grande, Santa Pola).
Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market
The Plaza Castilla Summer Street Market is the daily market in Santa Pola (Alicante). It is held every day. It offers a wide variety of goods, including food, fruit and vegetables, along with other items sold by street vendors. The market is open from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.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, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he origins of the Plaza Castilla Summer Street Market date back to the 1960s, when farmers and craftsmen from the region would come to the town of Santa Pola to trade and sell their produce. As in so many other municipalities in Alicante, street vending emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, and over the generations it became one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 21st century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Santa Pola’s daily 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 market traders are third- or fourth-generation members of families that have been attending this market for decades, maintaining a direct connection to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Plaza Castilla Summer Street Market retains that popular 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 town council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character in the very heart of Santa Pola.
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 Private parking (5 min on foot, 406 m away) or take bus from Santa Pola, Gran Platja - Port Esportiu (the stop is just a step away, 90 m away).
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How to Get a Stall at the Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market market, located at Santa Pola? 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.
Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market is held on every day. The exact fee is set by the Santa Pola 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 Santa Pola (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 Santa Pola town council website: https://www.sax.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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All official market documentation in one place.
Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market — street market in the municipality of Santa Pola
The “Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Santa Pola, 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 39,709 inhabitants.
Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market is open every day, from Monday 19:00–01:00 · Tuesday 19:00–01:00 · Wednesday 19:00–01:00 · Thursday 19:00–01:00 · Friday 19:00–01:00 · Saturday 19:00–01:00 · Sunday 19:00–01:00.
The "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Santa Pola 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 Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Santa Pola, Gran Platja - Port Esportiu,” which is 90 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento privado is 406 meters away.
If the Verano de Plaza Castilla 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:
- Libros Fair (Santa Pola)
- Verano de Playa Lisa Street Market (Santa Pola)
- Santa Pola Medieval Market (Santa Pola)
- Santa Pola Mobile Street Market (Santa Pola) 582 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Santa Pola Weekly Market · Santa Pola Central Market · Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market.
Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market"? Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market is located in the municipality of Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market"? At Verano de Plaza Castilla 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 "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" open? Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market is open every day, from Monday 19:00–01:00 · Tuesday 19:00–01:00 · Wednesday 19:00–01:00 · Thursday 19:00–01:00 · Friday 19:00–01:00 · Saturday 19:00–01:00 · Sunday 19:00–01:00.
What time does the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" open and close? Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market is open from Monday 19:00–01:00 · Tuesday 19:00–01:00 · Wednesday 19:00–01:00 · Thursday 19:00–01:00 · Friday 19:00–01:00 · Saturday 19:00–01:00 · Sunday 19:00–01:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 19:00 to 01:00.
Is the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 19:00 to 01:00.