Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat
Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is a pop-up market that is held in Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa (Alicante). It is set up on Carrer Blai Major. Its stalls mainly feature general goods, food, and fruit and vegetables.
What will I find at this market?
General, Food, Fruit and Vegetables
Everything You Need to Know
Get to Know the Market
A little background
he Sustainable Flea Market La Vila Antic Mercat is a secondhand market and circular economy initiative in Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa), a municipality in the Marina Baixa region famous for its colorful seaside facades and its century-old chocolate industry. The sustainable, secondhand market format has experienced a remarkable boom in Valencian municipalities over the past decade, driven by environmental awareness and interest in vintage fashion and secondhand items. The flea market’s location near La Vila’s old market symbolically connects with the town’s commercial tradition, promoting a model of responsible exchange.
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 Aire Libre (just a step away, 66 m away) or take bus from Av. Gonzalo Soriano, 3 (the stop is 2 min on foot, 142 m away).
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How to Get a Stall at the Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat
Would you like to set up a stall at the Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat market, located at Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa? 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.
Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is held on variable number of days. The exact fee is set by the Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa 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 contact the Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa town council at comercio@villajoyosa.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.
Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat — street market in the municipality of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa
The “Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat” is one of the most popular street markets in the municipality of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa, 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.
Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is open during the following hours: 10:00 – 15:00.
The "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" has been part of the commercial and social fabric of the municipality of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa 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 Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat by public transportation, the closest stop on the bus is “Av. Gonzalo Soriano, 3,” which is 142 meters away. For those traveling by car, Aire Libre is 66 meters away.
If the Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat 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:
- Verano de La Cala de Villajoyosa Night Market (Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa)
- La Vila Joiosa Medieval Market (Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa)
- Artesanía de Villajoyosa Fair (Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa)
- La Vila Market (Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa)
See also all the practical information about the market: interactive map of the market · vendor directory · Villajoyosa Street Market · La Cala de Villajoyosa Street Market · Villajoyosa Central Market.
"Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" is a one-time themed market on Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa, held on specific dates and featuring products and offerings designed for the occasion.
Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat FAQs
Where is the "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat"? Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is located in the municipality of Villajoyosa/La Vila Joiosa, in the province of Alicante (Comunitat Valenciana).
What can you buy at the "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat"? At Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat, 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 "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" open? Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is open during the following hours: 10:00 – 15:00.
What time does the "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" open and close? Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is open from 10:00 – 15:00. We recommend arriving early to find the best stalls.
Market Calendar
Is the "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" open today? No, Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat is not open today, 6 October.
Is the "Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat" open tomorrow? No, Rastro Sostenible - La Vila Antic Mercat isn't opening tomorrow, 7 October.