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Villena Market
Villena, Alicante
The Villena Market is held in Villena (Alicante) and is open every Thursday. It is located at the Villena Fairgrounds. It is a general-interest market: its stalls offer a mix of food, fruits, and vegetables along with other typical items found at street markets. The stalls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hours may vary on holidays and special dates, so it’s advisable to check in advance.
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What will I find at this market?
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General Information
Everything You Need to Know
Type
Weekly
Frequency
Every week
Market Days
Thursday
Schedule
08:00 – 14:00 h
Total positions
458
368 names
Street vendors
90
with a valid permit
Next Market Day
08/10/2026
Scheduled
Official town council documents:
Ordenanza municipal de venta ambulante
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Get to Know the Market
History
A little background
Founded in 1488.
he Thursday market in Villena has its origins in the free market privilege granted to the town in the 13th century, and it was held for centuries in the Plaza Mayor. In 1480, the Catholic Monarchs signed the General Confirmation of Villena’s Privileges—preserved in the Municipal Historical Archive—which ratified the town’s historical privileges, customs, and exemptions, including the free Thursday market.
The monarchs’ visit to Villena in 1488 became linked in local tradition to the townspeople’s defense of that market right, an episode that is reenacted today during the Medieval Festival. The weekly market continued to be held in the Plaza Mayor until the 1980s.
Location
How to Find the Market
Address
Address
recinto ferial villena
Municipality
Villena
Province
Alicante
Meet the Vendors
Who's in the market?
A group of 90 sellers with valid authorization. Tap each card to see more details.
Why Visit It
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 (just a step away, 91 m away) or take train from Villena (the stop is 7 min on foot, 563 m away).
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Upcoming Dates
Calculated automatically based on market trends and the holiday calendar.
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For Merchants
How to Get a Stall at the Villena Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Villena Market market, located at Villena? 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.
Villena Market is held on Thursdays. The exact fee is set by the Villena 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 Villena (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 Villena town council website: https://www.villena.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 Villena Market market?
You must be registered as a self-employed individual or a business (under the street vending category), be up to date on your tax and Social Security payments, and have liability insurance. With that, you can apply for a municipal street vending permit at the Villena town council.
How much is the fee for the stall?
The exact fee is set by the Villena town council; please check it before submitting your application.
Where and when do I apply for the permit?
You apply at the Villena town council, usually through its online portal or in person at the registry office. If there is a public call for stall applications, there is a specific application deadline set by the town council itself; if it is a direct assignment, it can be processed at any time as long as there are open stalls.
Who should I contact at the Villena town council?
Check the procedure on the Villena town council website: https://www.villena.es.
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Villena Market — street market in the municipality of Villena
The “Villena Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Villena, 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 34,712 inhabitants.
Villena Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
The tradition of the “Villena Market” dates back to the year 1488, when the first municipal permits gave shape to the market as we know it today. With centuries of history behind it (XV century), it remains an essential gathering place in the province of Alicante for street vendors and shoppers.
To get to the Villena Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the train is “Villena,” which is 563 meters away.
If the Villena 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:
- Abastos San Cayetano Yecla Market (Yecla) 16 km
- Santa Pola Central Market (Santa Pola) 18 km
- El Mercaico de los Domingos (Yecla) 18 km
- La Virgen de la Cabeza Street Market (Elda) 18 km
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Villena Thursday Market.
Villena Market FAQs
Where is the "Villena Market"? Villena Market is located in the municipality of Villena, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Villena Market"? At Villena 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 "Villena Market" open? Villena Market opens on Thursdays, from 08:00 – 14:00.
What time does the "Villena Market" open and close? Villena Market is open from 08:00 – 14:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Villena Market" open today? No, Villena Market is not open today, 6 October. The next market day will be Thursday 8 October.
Is the "Villena Market" open tomorrow? No, Villena Market isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.
Villena Market—when is it open next? Villena Market is once again hosting Thursday 8 October 2026 (2 days from now). The schedule is available at from 08:00 to 14:00.