Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market
The Santa Pola Fresh Fish Market is held in Santa Pola (Alicante) and is open Monday through Saturday. The market focuses on food and the products that give it its name. Sales hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Days and hours may vary on holidays and special occasions, so it’s best to confirm them before visiting.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruits and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
A little background
anta Pola is one of the busiest fishing ports on the Alicante coast, with a fish market where the day’s catch from the Mediterranean is auctioned daily. The Santa Pola Fresh Fish Market allows consumers direct access to the fish from the auction, in a retail format highly sought after by locals and tourists looking for fresh fish and seafood caught that very day. Santa Pola’s fishing tradition—with its own fleet and signature species such as red shrimp, anchovies, and sea bream—makes this market a showcase for the Alicante coast and a culinary attraction for visitors to the town.
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 Parking del Puerto (3 min on foot, 217 m away) or take bus from Bus stop (the stop is just a step away, 102 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 Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market
Would you like to set up a stall at the Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market market, located at Santa Pola? 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.
Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The exact fee is set by the Santa Pola 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 Santa Pola (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 Santa Pola town council website: https://www.sax.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
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Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market — street market in the municipality of Santa Pola
The “Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Santa Pola, 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 39,709 inhabitants.
Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 17:00–20:30 · Tuesday 17:00–20:30 · Wednesday 17:00–20:30 · Thursday 17:00–20:30 · Friday 17:00–20:30 · Saturday 17:00–20:30.
The "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Santa Pola 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 Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Parada de autobús,” which is 102 meters away. For those traveling by car, Parking del Puerto is 217 meters away.
If the Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola 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:
- Santa Pola Central Market (Santa Pola) 487 m
- Santa Pola Mobile Street Market (Santa Pola) 827 m
- Santa Pola Weekly Market (Santa Pola) 832 m
- Libros Fair (Santa Pola) 943 m
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Verano de Playa Lisa Street Market · Verano de Plaza Castilla Street Market · Santa Pola Medieval Market.
Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market FAQs
Where is the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market"? Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market is located in the municipality of Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market"? At Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola 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 "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" open? Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market opens on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Monday 17:00–20:30 · Tuesday 17:00–20:30 · Wednesday 17:00–20:30 · Thursday 17:00–20:30 · Friday 17:00–20:30 · Saturday 17:00–20:30.
What time does the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" open and close? Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market is open from Monday 17:00–20:30 · Tuesday 17:00–20:30 · Wednesday 17:00–20:30 · Thursday 17:00–20:30 · Friday 17:00–20:30 · Saturday 17:00–20:30. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" open today? Yes, the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" opens today on 6 October. The schedule is available at from 17:00 to 20:30.
Is the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" open tomorrow? Yes, the "Pescado Fresco de Santa Pola Market" opens tomorrow on 7 October. The schedule is available at from 17:00 to 20:30.