Mercadillo San Crispín
The San Crispín Market is the weekly market in Elche (Alicante). It is held every Monday. It is located at 18 Carrer Diego Pascual Oliver. It is a general-interest market: its stalls offer a mix of food, fruits, and vegetables along with other typical street-market items. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Days and hours may vary on holidays and special dates, so it’s best to confirm them before visiting.
What will I find at this market?
Food
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
t is part of the historical tradition of Elche’s street markets, whose origins date back centuries, when street vendors sold their wares directly in the city’s squares and streets; over time, these markets became more organized and regulated, taking on their current form. No specific year of establishment has been identified for this particular market.
How to Find the Market
Address
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 Aparcamiento Polideportivo Toscar (5 min on foot, 431 m away) or take bus from Melchor Botella, 8 (the stop is just a step away, 60 m away).
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♿ Accessibility for People with Limited Mobility
Market status regarding accessible ramps, restrooms, and parking.
At street level, no steps. There are no public restrooms.
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Upcoming Dates
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Nearby markets
Other markets located near this one due to their geographical proximity.
How to Get a Stall at the Mercadillo San Crispín
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercadillo San Crispín 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.
Mercadillo San Crispín is held on Mondays. 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.
Mercadillo San Crispín — street market in the municipality of Elche
The “Mercadillo San Crispín” 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.
Mercadillo San Crispín opens on Mondays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
The "Mercadillo San Crispín" 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 Mercadillo San Crispín by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Melchor Botella, 8,” which is 60 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento Polideportivo Toscar is 431 meters away.
If the Mercadillo San Crispín 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:
- Mercadillo Ausiàs March (Elche) 426 m
- Cemeika Street Market (Elche) 882 m
- La Plaza de Barcelona Street Market (Elche) 914 m
- Elche Wednesday Market (Elche) 937 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Altabix Street Market · Cementerio Viejo Street Market · El Altet Street Market.
Mercadillo San Crispín FAQs
Where is the "Mercadillo San Crispín"? Mercadillo San Crispín is located in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Mercadillo San Crispín"? At Mercadillo San Crispín, 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 "Mercadillo San Crispín" open? Mercadillo San Crispín opens on Mondays, from 08:30 – 14:00.
What time does the "Mercadillo San Crispín" open and close? Mercadillo San Crispín is open from 08:30 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercadillo San Crispín" open today? No, Mercadillo San Crispín is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Monday 12 October.
Is the "Mercadillo San Crispín" open tomorrow? No, Mercadillo San Crispín isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Mercadillo San Crispín—when is it open next? Mercadillo San Crispín is once again hosting Monday 12 October 2026 (6 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.