Torrevieja Friday Market
The Torrevieja Central Market, popularly known as La Plasa, is the city’s municipal food market. It is located in the city center, in a newly constructed building with underground parking, and houses well over forty stalls selling fresh produce: fish and seafood from the local fish market, fruits and vegetables from the Alicante region’s farms, butcher shops, delis, bakeries, and grocery stores. It serves as a daily gathering place for locals and visitors alike, and plans are underway to transform it to include a food court. The market is complemented by the large Friday open-air street market in Antonio Soria Park, one of the largest in Spain, with more than 700 stalls.
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 popular name "La Plasa" (with an "s," as it is pronounced in the local dialect) refers to the historic market square in downtown Torrevieja, a traditional marketplace for fresh fish from the port’s fish market and fruits and vegetables from the Vega Baja del Segura region. The current Central Market building is a modern structure that replaced the previous facilities, integrating the market stalls and an underground parking garage into a single building while maintaining the traditional market’s central location. In recent years, the City Council has put the concession for the site out to bid with the aim of converting it into a traditional-gastronomic market, following the trend of other Spanish municipal markets that combine food sales and dining options. Specific historical data regarding the year of construction and the architect could not be verified through publicly available sources.
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 Calle Antonio Machado (just a step away, 31 m away) or take bus from Avda Antonio Machado, 137 (the stop is just a step away, 17 m away).
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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 Torrevieja Friday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Torrevieja Friday Market market, located at Torrevieja? 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.
Torrevieja Friday Market is held on Fridays. The exact fee is set by the Torrevieja 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.
Check the procedure on the Torrevieja town council website: https://www.torrevieja.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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Torrevieja Friday Market — street market in the municipality of Torrevieja
The “Torrevieja Friday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Torrevieja, 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 98,533 inhabitants.
Torrevieja Friday Market opens on Fridays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
The "Torrevieja Friday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Torrevieja 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 Torrevieja Friday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Avda Antonio Machado, 137,” which is 17 meters away. For those traveling by car, Calle Antonio Machado is 31 meters away.
If the Torrevieja Friday 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:
- La Mata Street Market (Torrevieja) 6.0 km
- Orihuela (jueves) Street Market (Orihuela) 9.6 km
- Campoamor (Urbanización Aguamarina) Market (Orihuela) 10 km
- Mercado Marinero de Guardamar del Segura (Guardamar del Segura) 12 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
Torrevieja Friday Market FAQs
Where is the "Torrevieja Friday Market"? Torrevieja Friday Market is located in the municipality of Torrevieja, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Torrevieja Friday Market"? At Torrevieja Friday 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 "Torrevieja Friday Market" open? Torrevieja Friday Market opens on Fridays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Torrevieja Friday Market" open and close? Torrevieja Friday Market is open from 08:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Torrevieja Friday Market" open today? No, Torrevieja Friday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Friday 9 October.
Is the "Torrevieja Friday Market" open tomorrow? No, Torrevieja Friday Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Torrevieja Friday Market—when is it open next? Torrevieja Friday Market is once again hosting Friday 9 October 2026 (3 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.