San Francisco Street Market
In Elda, the San Francisco street market is held every Tuesday and Saturday in the area around Ecuador Street, Cuba Street, Costa Rica Street, and adjacent streets, offering a wide variety of products for the whole family. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., residents can find food items, seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as clothing and footwear at competitive prices. It is a traditional marketplace where street traders selling a variety of goods come together. Those looking for a morning street market in Elda will find this street market a convenient option for their weekly shopping. The San Francisco Street Market combines general goods with fresh produce and clothing, meeting the basic needs of Elda’s residents. The market is accessible and conveniently located, designed to support local commerce. The Elda Town Council recommends checking the market calendar to plan your visits, as the San Francisco street market operates only on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the morning. Those who wish to explore what’s available can visit the designated area on the specified days and times.
What will I find at this market?
General Goods, Food, Fruit and Vegetables, Clothing and Footwear
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
he San Francisco Street Market is part of the network of mobile vendors regulated by the Elda Town Council, as part of the street vending of various products typical of this type of street market in the Valencian Community. It is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays in Elda (Alicante) as a regular event for local commerce in the municipality.
How to Find the Market
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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 de los Giles (just a step away, 13 m away) or take bus from Rotonda - Calle Piares, 16 (the stop is 3 min on foot, 271 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 San Francisco Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the San Francisco Street Market market, located at Elda? 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 Francisco Street Market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Elda 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 Elda town council website: https://www.elda.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
What do I need to set up a stall at the San Francisco Street Market market?
How much is the fee for the stall?
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
San Francisco Street Market — street market in the municipality of Elda
The “San Francisco Street Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Elda, 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 55,222 inhabitants.
San Francisco Street Market opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
The "San Francisco Street Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Elda 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 San Francisco Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Rotonda - Calle Piares, 16,” which is 271 meters away. For those traveling by car, Calle de los Giles is 13 meters away.
If the San Francisco Street 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 Virgen de la Cabeza Street Market (Elda) 265 m
- Elda Central Market (Elda) 409 m
- Mercadillo La Frontera (Petrer) 1.0 km
- San Francisco de Sales Market (Elda) 1.1 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory.
San Francisco Street Market FAQs
Where is the "San Francisco Street Market"? San Francisco Street Market is located in the municipality of Elda, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "San Francisco Street Market"? At San Francisco Street 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 "San Francisco Street Market" open? San Francisco Street Market opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "San Francisco Street Market" open and close? San Francisco Street Market is open from 08:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "San Francisco Street Market" open today? Yes, the "San Francisco Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.
Is the "San Francisco Street Market" open tomorrow? No, San Francisco Street Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
San Francisco Street Market—when is it open next? San Francisco Street Market is once again hosting Saturday 10 October 2026 (4 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.