Hippie Street Market
Mercadillo de Hippie is a daily street market held in Alicante (Alicante) every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is located on Avenida Almirante Julio Guillén Tato, s/n, 03001 (Lonja del Pescado, Puerto). The stalls mainly offer general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
What will I find at this market?
General Goods, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he Hippie Street Market at the Fish Market in the Port of Alicante is one of the most distinctive craft and accessory street markets along the Mediterranean coast of Alicante, set up next to the Fish Market with views of the port and Santa Bárbara Castle. It emerged amid the wave of mass tourism in the 1980s and 1990s, when this type of informal street market spread along the boardwalks and marinas of the Costa Blanca to showcase Mediterranean-style crafts, costume jewelry, and accessories aimed at an international clientele. Its location on Avenida Almirante Julio Guillén Tato, next to the Lonja, has cemented its place as part of the distinctive atmosphere of the Port of Alicante.
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 Plaza Canalejas (just a step away, 118 m away) or take ferry from Alicante-Isla de Tabarca (the stop is 4 min on foot, 304 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 Hippie Street Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Hippie Street 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.
Hippie Street Market is held on every day. 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
Frequently Asked Questions for Merchants
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Documents and Resources
All official market documentation in one place.
Hippie Street Market — street market in the municipality of Alicante
The "Hippie Street 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.
Hippie Street Market is open every day, from Monday 10:00–21:00 · Tuesday 10:00–21:00 · Wednesday 10:00–21:00 · Thursday 10:00–21:00 · Friday 10:00–21:00 · Saturday 10:00–21:00 · Sunday 10:00–21:00.
The "Hippie Street 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 Hippie Street Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the ferry is “Alicante-Isla de Tabarca,” which is 304 meters away. For those traveling by car, Plaza Canalejas is 118 meters away.
If the Hippie 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:
- Artesanía de Verano de la Playa de San Juan Street Market (Alicante) 417 m
- Verano de Urbanova Street Market (Alicante) 417 m
- Fin de Semana de Villafranqueza Street Market (Alicante) 417 m
- Artesanía de Navidad y Reyes Street Market (Alicante) 595 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.
The street market is located in the neighborhood of Puerto), one of the districts or areas of the municipality of Alicante.
Hippie Street Market FAQs
Where is the "Hippie Street Market"? Hippie Street Market is located in the municipality of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Hippie Street Market"? At Hippie 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 "Hippie Street Market" open? Hippie Street Market is open every day, from Monday 10:00–21:00 · Tuesday 10:00–21:00 · Wednesday 10:00–21:00 · Thursday 10:00–21:00 · Friday 10:00–21:00 · Saturday 10:00–21:00 · Sunday 10:00–21:00.
What time does the "Hippie Street Market" open and close? Hippie Street Market is open from Monday 10:00–21:00 · Tuesday 10:00–21:00 · Wednesday 10:00–21:00 · Thursday 10:00–21:00 · Friday 10:00–21:00 · Saturday 10:00–21:00 · Sunday 10:00–21:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Hippie Street Market" open today? Yes, the "Hippie Street Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 10:00 to 21:00.
Is the "Hippie Street Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Hippie Street Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 10:00 to 21:00.