Mercadillo Solidario
Every Sunday in the La Puntilla neighborhood of El Puerto de Santa María, the Charity Street Market is held—a space dedicated to the buying and selling of antiques, collectables, and secondhand goods. The initiative operates as a weekly street market with a charitable focus, offering residents of El Puerto de Santa María the chance to find unique items and give them a second life. The market is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing ample time to browse the stalls at a leisurely pace. For those wondering which days the market is held in El Puerto de Santa María, the Solidarity Street Market offers a regular event every Sunday. It’s easy to get there by both public transportation and private vehicle. It’s just a three-minute walk from the nearest public parking lot, while the “Playa La Puntilla (Summer)” bus stop is four minutes away. For more details on special hours or changes to the schedule, we recommend checking the municipal calendar or visiting the street market in person on regular Sundays.
What will I find at this market?
Antiques and Collectables, Charity, Secondhand
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he Charity Street Market is part of the network of temporary sales regulated by the town council of El Puerto de Santa María, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of street market in Andalusia. It is held on Sundays in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) as a regular event promoting local commerce in the municipality.
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 Public parking (3 min on foot, 218 m away) or take bus from Playa La Puntilla (Verano) (the stop is 4 min on foot, 304 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 Mercadillo Solidario
Would you like to set up a stall at the Mercadillo Solidario market, located at El Puerto de Santa María? 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 Solidario is held on Sundays. The exact fee is set by the El Puerto de Santa María 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 contact the El Puerto de Santa María town council at comercio@elpuertodesantamaria.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 Solidario — street market in the municipality of El Puerto de Santa María
The “Mercadillo Solidario” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of El Puerto de Santa María, in the province of Cádiz (Andalucía). 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 89,983 inhabitants.
Mercadillo Solidario opens on Sundays, from 10:00 – 15:00.
The "Mercadillo Solidario" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of El Puerto de Santa María for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Cádiz, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Mercadillo Solidario by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Playa La Puntilla (Verano),” which is 304 meters away.
If the Mercadillo Solidario 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:
- La Puntilla Charity Market (El Puerto de Sta María) 300 m
- Mercado Artesano y Agroalimentario de Los Toruños (El Puerto de Sta María) 1.8 km
- Los Alrededores del Mercado de Abastos Street Market (El Puerto de Sta María) 1.8 km
- Artesanía de El Puerto de Santa María Market (El Puerto de Sta María) 1.8 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Artesanía de la calle Luna Street Market · Los Martes Street Market · Entorno del Mercado de Abastos Street Market.
Mercadillo Solidario FAQs
Where is the "Mercadillo Solidario"? Mercadillo Solidario is located in the municipality of El Puerto de Santa María, in the province of Cádiz (Andalucía).
What can you buy at the "Mercadillo Solidario"? At Mercadillo Solidario, 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 Solidario" open? Mercadillo Solidario opens on Sundays, from 10:00 – 15:00.
What time does the "Mercadillo Solidario" open and close? Mercadillo Solidario is open from 10:00 – 15:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Mercadillo Solidario" open today? No, Mercadillo Solidario is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Sunday 11 October.
Is the "Mercadillo Solidario" open tomorrow? No, Mercadillo Solidario isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Mercadillo Solidario—when is it open next? Mercadillo Solidario is once again hosting Sunday 11 October 2026 (5 days from now). The schedule is available at from 10:00 to 15:00.