Santa Pola Medieval Market
The Santa Pola Medieval Market is held next to its 16th-century castle-fortress on the Alicante coast, featuring stalls selling crafts, period clothing, traditional food, and street performances set in the Middle Ages. It is one of the most popular themed events on the Costa Blanca. The setting of Santa Pola Castle provides a unique historical backdrop for this medieval fair. On Feriam, you can check the dates, hours, and exact location of this market.
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 Santa Pola Medieval Market date back to the late 19th century, when farmers and artisans from the region would come to the town of Santa Pola to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other towns in Alicante, street vending emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, establishing itself over the generations as one of the town’s most important social and economic gatherings.
With the arrival of the 20th century and the economic transformation of rural areas, Santa Pola’s weekly 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 vendors are third- or fourth-generation members of families that have been attending this event for decades, maintaining a direct link to the town’s commercial fabric.
Today, the Santa Pola Medieval 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 City Council and the vendors’ association work together to preserve its traditional character right in the 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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Upcoming Dates
Calculated automatically based on market trends and the holiday calendar.
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Fri16Oct
Holidays are automatically excluded.
Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Santa Pola Medieval Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Santa Pola Medieval 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.
Santa Pola Medieval Market is held on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 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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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Santa Pola Medieval Market — street market in the municipality of Santa Pola
The “Santa Pola Medieval 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.
Santa Pola Medieval Market opens on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Monday 09:00–14:00 · Thursday 09:00–14:00 · Friday 09:00–14:00 · Saturday 09:00–14:00 · Sunday 09:00–14:00.
The "Santa Pola Medieval 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 Santa Pola Medieval 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 Santa Pola Medieval 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 Plaza Castilla Street Market (Santa Pola)
- Verano de Playa Lisa Street 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.
Santa Pola Medieval Market FAQs
Where is the "Santa Pola Medieval Market"? Santa Pola Medieval Market is located in the municipality of Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Santa Pola Medieval Market"? At Santa Pola Medieval 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 "Santa Pola Medieval Market" open? Santa Pola Medieval Market opens on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Monday 09:00–14:00 · Thursday 09:00–14:00 · Friday 09:00–14:00 · Saturday 09:00–14:00 · Sunday 09:00–14:00.
What time does the "Santa Pola Medieval Market" open and close? Santa Pola Medieval Market is open from Monday 09:00–14:00 · Thursday 09:00–14:00 · Friday 09:00–14:00 · Saturday 09:00–14:00 · Sunday 09:00–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Santa Pola Medieval Market" open today? No, Santa Pola Medieval Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Santa Pola Medieval Market" open tomorrow? No, Santa Pola Medieval Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Santa Pola Medieval Market—when is it open next? Santa Pola Medieval Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 09:00 to 14:00.