Alicante Central Market
Located on Alfonso X el Sabio Avenue, on the site of the former San Francisco bastion, the Central Market is Alicante’s main food market and one of the city’s most representative examples of Valencian Modernism. The building, with its eclectic style and Modernist ornamentation, is organized into two floors: a half-basement housing the fish market and a main floor with stalls selling meat, cold cuts, fruits, vegetables, pickles, and local specialties. Steel beams and pillars support sloped roofs fitted with skylights that flood the interior with natural light. With nearly 300 active stalls, it serves as a daily hub for Alicante’s local commerce and a showcase for produce from the region’s vegetable gardens, the Mediterranean, and the area’s traditional cured meats.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
licante’s Central Market was built on the site of the former San Francisco bastion, part of the city’s defensive wall. The first design was drawn up in 1911 by architect Enrique Sánchez Sedeño, but it was never built. In 1914, architects Francisco Fajardo Guardiola and Próspero Lafarga drew up a second design, and Juan Vidal Ramos oversaw its construction between 1917 and 1921, the year it opened. The building, in an eclectic style with Modernist motifs, became the city’s main urban market upon its opening. A tragic episode marked its history: on May 25, 1938, during the Civil War, the Italian air force bombed the area surrounding the market in one of the worst massacres of civilians during the conflict, leaving more than 300 dead and nearly a thousand wounded. After the war, the market underwent a series of renovations that modernized its facilities while preserving the monumental façade and original structure, and today it remains the culinary heart of Alicante’s historic center.
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.
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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 Carrer de Calderón de la Barca (just a step away, 88 m away) or take bus from Mercado-Calderón (the stop is just a step away, 50 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 Alicante Central Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Alicante Central Market market, located at Alicante? 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.
Alicante Central Market is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Alicante 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 Alicante (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 Alicante town council website: https://www.alicante.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
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Alicante Central Market — street market in the municipality of Alicante
The "Alicante Central Market" is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana). Its stalls offer a variety of items, including “textile products, footwear, fresh food, handicrafts, accessories, and household goods,” in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a regular destination for locals and visitors alike. The municipality has 366,221 inhabitants.
Alicante Central Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The "Alicante Central Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Alicante 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 Alicante Central Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Mercado-Calderón,” which is 44 meters away. For those traveling by car, parking La Lonja is 148 meters away.
If the Alicante Central 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:
- Artesanía de Navidad y Reyes Street Market (Alicante) 390 m
- Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market (Alicante) 584 m
- Verano de Urbanova Street Market (Alicante) 584 m
- Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market (Alicante) 584 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Galerías de Alimentación Inmaculada del Pla · Artesanía del Puerto de Alicante Street Market · Babel Street Market.
Alicante Central Market FAQs
Where is the "Alicante Central Market"? Alicante Central Market is located in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Alicante Central Market"? At Alicante Central 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 "Alicante Central Market" open? Alicante Central Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Where can I park to go to the "Alicante Central Market"? Parking is available near the Alicante Central Market. A common option is parking La Lonja.
Market Calendar
Is the "Alicante Central Market" open today? Yes, the "Alicante Central Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 07:00 to 14:30.
Is the "Alicante Central Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Alicante Central Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 07:00 to 14:30.