Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market
The Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is Murcia’s weekly street market. It is held every Thursday. It is a general goods market: its stalls offer a mix of food, fruit and vegetables along with other typical items found at street markets. The market is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s a good idea to check the call for stall applications before heading there, as it may change on holidays.
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 Santiago el Mayor Thursday Street Market is one of the weekly street markets organized by the Murcia Town Council in the northern districts of the municipal area. Santiago el Mayor, a district in the Murcian agricultural region with a long tradition of farming, has hosted this market—which has served as a gathering place and source of supplies for its residents—since the second half of the 20th century. The market offers food, clothing, footwear, and household goods.
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 (4 min on foot, 311 m away) or take bus from La Vía (the stop is 2 min on foot, 166 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 Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market market, located at Murcia? 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.
Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Murcia 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 Murcia (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 Murcia town council website: https://www.murcia.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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Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market — street market in the municipality of Murcia
The “Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Murcia. Its stalls offer a variety of products—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 479,405 inhabitants.
Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
The "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Murcia for decades. Street markets have a long tradition in the province of Murcia, and this one is a must-see for anyone looking for fresh produce, local crafts, and market prices.
To get to the Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “La Vía,” which is 166 meters away.
If the Santiago el Mayor Thursday 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:
- Barrio del Progreso Weekly Market (Murcia) 998 m
- Murcia Catedral 2026 Medieval Market (Murcia) 1.3 km
- Murcia (domingo) Street Market (Murcia) 1.3 km
- Murcia Sunday Market (Murcia) 1.3 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · IX Jornadas Medievales Frontera de Reinos Monteagudo 2026 · Algezares Street Market · Avileses Street Market.
Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market FAQs
Where is the "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market"? Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is located in the municipality of Murcia.
What can you buy at the "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market"? At Santiago el Mayor Thursday 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 "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market" open? Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market" open and close? Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is open from 08:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market" open today? No, Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market" open tomorrow? No, Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market—when is it open next? Santiago el Mayor Thursday Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.