Elche Central Market
The Central Market of Elche is the main food market in Elche/Elx, in the province of Alicante, and one of the leading culinary landmarks in the Baix Vinalopó region. The market building, located in the historic center next to Plaça de les Flors, houses stalls selling fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, cured meats, and local specialties such as the Elche date, the undisputed symbol of the city and its famous Palm Grove, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Open every weekday morning, the Elche Central Market is a regular destination for both locals and tourists visiting the Palm Grove and the Misteri d’Elx. Its stalls offer produce from the Elche countryside and the Camp d’Elx, with Mediterranean cuisine as the common thread. A stroll through its aisles, amid the scents of dates, pomegranates, and fresh fish, with the rustling of palm trees in the background, perfectly captures the city’s vibrant character.
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
lche’s Central Market was built in the first half of the 20th century to replace the open-air market that had traditionally been held in the Plaça de les Flors and around the Basilica of Santa María, bringing the city’s food supply under one roof. Through successive renovations throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century, the Elche Central Market has been modernized without losing its role as the city’s premier food market.
The Elche City Council manages the Elche Central Market under a concession agreement and has promoted renovations to integrate it into the city’s tourism and gastronomic life, taking advantage of its proximity to the Palmeral and the grounds of the Basilica of Santa María—a heritage site linked to the Misteri d’Elx, a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. All of this makes the Elche Central Market a must-see destination for culinary tourism in the province of Alicante.
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 plaça Jurista Tomàs Vives Anton (3 min on foot, 235 m away) or take bus from Juan Ramón Jiménez (the stop is just a step away, 99 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 Elche Central Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Elche Central Market market, located at Elche? 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.
Elche Central Market is held on Mondays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Elche 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 Elche (check the town council’s official website to make sure it’s still in effect, in case it has been updated).
You can contact the Elche town council at mercados@elche.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.
Elche Central Market — street market in the municipality of Elche
The “Elche Central Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Elche, 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 245,557 inhabitants.
Elche Central Market opens on Mondays and Saturdays, from Monday 08:30–14:00 · Saturday 08:30–14:00.
The "Elche Central Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Elche 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 Elche Central Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Juan Ramón Jiménez,” which is 99 meters away. For those traveling by car, plaça Jurista Tomàs Vives Anton is 235 meters away.
If the Elche 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:
- Agricultores de San Crispín Market (Elche)
- Verano de Arenales del Sol Street Market (Elche)
- Agricultores de Puertas Coloradas Market (Elche)
- Agricultores de Casablanca Market (Elche)
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Mercadillo Ausiàs March · Altabix Street Market · Cemeika Street Market.
Elche Central Market FAQs
Where is the "Elche Central Market"? Elche Central Market is located in the municipality of Elche, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Elche Central Market"? At Elche 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 "Elche Central Market" open? Elche Central Market opens on Mondays and Saturdays, from Monday 08:30–14:00 · Saturday 08:30–14:00.
What time does the "Elche Central Market" open and close? Elche Central Market is open from Monday 08:30–14:00 · Saturday 08:30–14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Elche Central Market" open today? No, Elche Central Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Saturday 10 October.
Is the "Elche Central Market" open tomorrow? No, Elche Central Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Elche Central Market—when is it open next? Elche Central Market is once again hosting Saturday 10 October 2026 (4 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:30 to 14:00.