MONDAY
Almería Blue Ball Street Market
Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia
At a Glance
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Stalls
- 30
- Location
- Almeria, Almeria
Weekly Monday market with around 30 stalls selling clothing, footwear and handicrafts in Almería's Regiones neighbourhood.
Mercadillo de la Bola Azul is a weekly street market that sets up every Monday from 8:30 to 14:00 in the Regiones neighbourhood of Almería. Named after the nearby Bola Azul medical centre, it's one of the city's seven traditional mercadillos. Around 30 stalls line the parking area on Calle Haza de Acosta, selling clothing, footwear and handmade goods. Bring cash, as card payments aren't accepted.
What you'll find at Mercadillo de la Bola Azul
The stalls focus on clothing and textiles, leather footwear and handicrafts. You'll find affordable everyday items alongside handmade pieces. If you're looking for fresh produce, check out other street markets in Almería that carry fruit and vegetables from the surrounding campos.
Where to stay in Almeria
Staying in the city centre puts you within easy walking distance of the market and Almería's old town. Try the Hotel Catedral Almería, which sits right by the cathedral, or look at options in Centro for a good range of well-placed hotels.
If you'd rather be near the beach, Paseo de Almería gives you a comfortable base with easy access to both the market and the waterfront. It's a practical choice if you want to make the most of the city beyond the market itself.
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Opening Hours
Every week on Monday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 14:00 | Open |
| Tuesday | — | Closed |
| Wednesday | — | Closed |
| Thursday | — | Closed |
| Friday | — | Closed |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
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What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Mercadillo de la Bola Azul
The market sets up in the parking area off Calle Haza de Acosta in the Regiones neighbourhood, postcode 04009, a residential part of the city away from the old town. The site is open and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are allowed. For the towns inland and along the coast, the Almería province page lists the rest of the week's markets.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Stalls: 30
What day is Mercadillo de la Bola Azul?
Mercadillo de la Bola Azul runs every Monday from 8:30 to 14:00 in the parking area off Calle Haza de Acosta, in Almería's Regiones neighbourhood. It runs weekly throughout the year, with around 30 stalls selling clothing, footwear and handicrafts. Bring cash, since the stalls take nothing else.
What can you buy at Mercadillo de la Bola Azul?
Mercadillo de la Bola Azul sells clothing and textiles, leather footwear and bags, and handicrafts across around 30 stalls. It is a clothing and crafts market rather than a food one, so there is no fresh produce; for fruit and vegetables you need one of Almería's other street markets.
Does Mercadillo de la Bola Azul take cards?
No, Mercadillo de la Bola Azul takes cash only, so bring euros with you. There is no cash machine among the stalls themselves, though there are banks in the surrounding Regiones streets. Small notes are easier than asking a stallholder to break a fifty.
Is Mercadillo de la Bola Azul wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Mercadillo de la Bola Azul is listed as wheelchair accessible, which follows from its setting: the stalls run across an open parking area off Calle Haza de Acosta rather than a narrow stepped street. Dogs are welcome too, which is worth knowing on a Monday morning walk.
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El Alquián Street Market
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