La Palma Street Market
The La Palma Market is the weekly market in Cartagena (Murcia). It is held every Thursday. It takes place in Plaza de las Peñas, in the La Palma district. The market offers a wide variety of goods, featuring a mix of food stalls and fruit and vegetable stands alongside other products typically found at street markets. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s a good idea to check the schedule before heading there, as it may change on holidays.
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A little background
a Palma is a district in the Campo de Cartagena region with significant intensive agricultural activity and a well-established population, featuring its own town center and a full range of services. Its weekly farmers’ market is part of the extensive municipal network of street vendors managed by the Cartagena City Council through the Department of Commerce, with information published on cartagena.es. The regulatory ordinance establishes the conditions for participation and the sectors for the stalls, and permits are granted through a competitive bidding process. The market serves as both a commercial hub and a weekly gathering place for the community in the district.
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Who's in the market?
There are currently no vendors with valid authorization in this market.
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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 Calle Navel (13 min on foot, 1014 m away) or take bus from Calle Santa Florentina - Escuelas Publicas (the stop is 4 min on foot, 296 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
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How to Get a Stall at the La Palma Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the La Palma Street Market market, located at Cartagena? 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.
La Palma Street Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Cartagena 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 Cartagena (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 Cartagena town council website: https://www.cartagena.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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La Palma Street Market — street market in the municipality of Cartagena
The "La Palma Street Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Cartagena, in the province of Murcia. Its stalls offer a variety of local delicacies (textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods) in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for both locals and visitors. The municipality has 220,704 inhabitants.
La Palma Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 13:30.
The "La Palma Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Cartagena for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Murcia, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the La Palma Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Calle Santa Florentina - Escuelas Publicas,” which is 296 meters away. For those traveling by car, Calle Navel is 1,014 meters away.
If the La Palma 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:
- Pozo Estrecho (Cartagena) Street Market (Cartagena) 3.2 km
- Torre-Pacheco Street Market (Torre-Pacheco) 5.4 km
- El Jimenado Weekly Market (Torre-Pacheco) 5.6 km
- San Cayetano Weekly Market (Torre-Pacheco) 5.6 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · El Bohío Street Market · Llano del Beal Street Market · Urbanización Mediterráneo Street Market.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of diputación de La Palma, one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Cartagena.
La Palma Street Market FAQs
Where is the "La Palma Street Market"? La Palma Street Market is located in the municipality of Cartagena, in the province of Murcia.
What can you buy at the "La Palma Street Market"? At La Palma 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 "La Palma Street Market" open? La Palma Street Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:30 – 13:30.
What time does the "La Palma Street Market" open and close? La Palma Street Market is open from 08:30 – 13:30. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "La Palma Street Market" open today? No, La Palma Street Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "La Palma Street Market" open tomorrow? No, La Palma Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
La Palma Street Market—when is it open next? La Palma Street Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 13:30.