Elche Wednesday Market
The Elche Wednesday Market is the weekly market in Elche (Alicante). It is held every Wednesday on Carrer Alginet. It offers a wide variety of goods, including food, fruits, and vegetables, along with other items sold by street vendors. 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 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
lche has a long commercial tradition linked to its status as the regional capital of Baix Vinalopó, with date palms, footwear, and agricultural produce as hallmarks of its economy. Street vending in the municipality is regulated by the Elche City Council through an ordinance on street markets, which establishes the days, locations, and conditions for the stalls. The Wednesday Market is one of the oldest in the city and has moved to different locations as the city center has expanded, eventually settling at its current location on Alginet Street. It combines stalls with a long family tradition with vendors who have arrived in recent decades from North Africa and Eastern Europe.
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 carrer Jaime Martínez Torres (2 min on foot, 133 m away) or take bus from Plaça Madrid (the stop is just a step away, 34 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 Elche Wednesday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Elche Wednesday Market market, located at Elche? 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.
Elche Wednesday Market is held on Wednesdays. The exact fee is set by the Elche 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 Elche (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 Elche town council website: https://www.elche.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.
Elche Wednesday Market — street market in the municipality of Elche
The “Elche Wednesday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Elche, 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 245,557 inhabitants.
Elche Wednesday Market opens on Wednesdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
The "Elche Wednesday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Elche 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 Elche Wednesday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Plaça Madrid,” which is 34 meters away. For those traveling by car, carrer Jaime Martínez Torres is 133 meters away.
If the Elche Wednesday 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:
- Plaza de Madrid Saturday Market (Elche) 46 m
- Cemeika Street Market (Elche) 283 m
- La Plaza de Barcelona Street Market (Elche) 552 m
- Cementerio Viejo Street Market (Elche) 809 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Mercadillo Ausiàs March · Altabix Street Market · El Altet Street Market.
Elche Wednesday Market FAQs
Where is the "Elche Wednesday Market"? Elche Wednesday Market is located in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Elche Wednesday Market"? At Elche Wednesday 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 "Elche Wednesday Market" open? Elche Wednesday Market opens on Wednesdays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
What time does the "Elche Wednesday Market" open and close? Elche Wednesday Market is open from 08:30 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Elche Wednesday Market" open today? No, Elche Wednesday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Wednesday 7 October.
Is the "Elche Wednesday Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Elche Wednesday Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.
Elche Wednesday Market—when is it open next? Elche Wednesday Market is once again hosting Wednesday 7 October 2026 (tomorrow). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.