San Cayetano Weekly Market
The San Cayetano Weekly Market is held in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) on an occasional basis, on specific dates throughout the year rather than on a fixed schedule. The market offers a wide variety of goods, featuring a mix of food stalls and fruit and vegetable stands alongside other typical items found at pop-up markets. The specific schedule is announced with each event. Days and times may vary on holidays and special dates, so it’s best to confirm them before visiting.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he origins of the San Cayetano Weekly Market date back to the final decades of the 19th century, when farmers and artisans from the region would travel to the town of Torre Pacheco to trade and sell their goods. As in so many other municipalities in Murcia, this itinerant commercial activity emerged in tandem with the agricultural calendar and livestock fairs, establishing itself over 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, the occasional market in Torre Pacheco gradually 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 San Cayetano Weekly Market retains that down-to-earth spirit 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 in the heart of Torre Pacheco.
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 Underground parking garage (just a step away, 64 m away) or take bus from Centro Civico (the stop is 3 min on foot, 278 m away).
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How to Get a Stall at the San Cayetano Weekly Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the San Cayetano Weekly Market market, located at Torre-Pacheco? 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.
San Cayetano Weekly Market is held on variable number of days. The exact fee is set by the Torre-Pacheco 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 Torre-Pacheco (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 Torre-Pacheco town council website: https://www.torrepacheco.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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San Cayetano Weekly Market — street market in the municipality of Torre-Pacheco
The "San Cayetano Weekly Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Torre-Pacheco, 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 41,479 inhabitants.
The "San Cayetano Weekly Market" announces its market days in advance. Further down on this page, you'll find the calendar with the upcoming dates so you can plan your visit to the stalls.
The "San Cayetano Weekly Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Torre-Pacheco 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 San Cayetano Weekly Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Centro Civico,” which is 278 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aparcamiento subterráneo is 64 meters away.
If the San Cayetano Weekly 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:
- El Jimenado Weekly Market (Torre-Pacheco)
- Torre-Pacheco Street Market (Torre-Pacheco) 231 m
- Pozo Estrecho (Cartagena) Street Market (Cartagena) 4.9 km
- La Palma Street Market (Cartagena) 5.6 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Roldán (Torre-Pacheco) Street Market.
"San Cayetano Weekly Market" is a one-time themed market on Torre-Pacheco, held on specific dates and featuring products and offerings designed for the occasion.
San Cayetano Weekly Market FAQs
Where is the "San Cayetano Weekly Market"? San Cayetano Weekly Market is located in the municipality of Torre-Pacheco, in the province of Murcia.
What can you buy at the "San Cayetano Weekly Market"? At San Cayetano Weekly Market, you'll find textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods, among other typical items from street markets.
Where can I park to go to the "San Cayetano Weekly Market"? Parking is available near the San Cayetano Weekly Market. A common option is Aparcamiento subterráneo.
How do I get to the “San Cayetano Weekly Market” by public transportation? You can get to the "San Cayetano Weekly Market" by public transportation. The nearest stop is "Centro Civico."
Market Calendar
Is the "San Cayetano Weekly Market" open today? No, San Cayetano Weekly Market is not open today, 6 October.
Is the "San Cayetano Weekly Market" open tomorrow? No, San Cayetano Weekly Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.