El Alquián Street Market

El Alquián Street Market sets up every Sunday from 8am to 2pm on the Carretera Nijar-Alquián, about 10 kilometres east of Almería city. Around 30 stalls line the road near the old airport site, selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, handicrafts, and books. It's one of seven weekly markets run by the Almería city council, and the Sunday fixture among the markets in El Alquián. Most stalls accept debit cards, but carry cash for the ones that don't.

What you'll find at El Alquián Street Market

The main draw is clothing and footwear, with stalls spread along both sides of the road. You'll also find leather bags, handmade crafts, and a section for second-hand books and magazines, but nothing fresh: this is not a produce market. It's small next to the other street markets around El Alquián.

How to get to El Alquián Street Market

The market sets up at Carretera Nijar-Alquián 203, close to the N-344 heading towards El Toyo. Street parking is usually available along the road on Sundays, and buses from Almería city centre stop near the market.

Where to stay in El Alquián

El Alquián is a small village just outside Almería city, so your best bet is to stay close to the market area itself or in the nearby coastal zone. Try El Alquián Village Centre for easy walking access, or look at options along Cabo de Gata Road if you want to be near the beach as well.

What day is El Alquián Street Market?

El Alquián Street Market runs every Sunday from 8am to 2pm, year-round, and on no other day of the week. Traders set up along the Carretera Nijar-Alquián at number 203, and with only around 30 stalls, an hour is enough to walk the whole line and back.

What can you buy at El Alquián Street Market?

El Alquián Street Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and second-hand books and magazines across its 30 or so stalls. Clothing and footwear take up most of the roadside. There are no fresh produce or food stalls recorded at this Sunday market.

Is El Alquián Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Alquián Street Market is recorded as wheelchair accessible. Stalls set up along a flat stretch of the Carretera Nijar-Alquián with wide pathways between them, so a wheelchair or a pushchair can get from one end of the market to the other without steps.

Do I need cash at El Alquián Street Market?

El Alquián Street Market takes both cash and debit cards, but card acceptance varies from one trader to the next, so bring cash for the stalls that don't have a card reader. There's no cash machine at the roadside, so withdraw in the village or in Almería before Sunday morning.