Vejer Street Market

Vejer Street Market sets up every Thursday from 9am to 2pm on Calle el Chorrillo in Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz, one of the street markets in this town. Around 15 stalls line the street selling clothing, footwear, leather goods and handicrafts. Both cash and cards are accepted at most stalls. Get there early for the best selection, as the market winds down well before 2pm.

What you'll find at Vejer Street Market

Clothing and textiles make up the bulk of the 15 stalls, with a handful selling leather footwear, bags and handicrafts. It is a compact mercadillo you can browse in 15 minutes, and it is worth the detour if you are in town on a Thursday. The pitches are wheelchair accessible and dogs are welcome along the street.

How to get to Vejer Street Market

The market runs along Calle el Chorrillo, in the lower part of town below the walled hilltop quarter. Vejer sits just off the A-48 between Cádiz and Tarifa. Everything is outdoors on the street, so there is no hall to duck into if the weather turns.

Where to stay in Vejer de la Frontera

Staying in the old town puts you closest to the market and Vejer's whitewashed streets. Casco Antiguo is your best bet for walking to everything without needing a car, and La Casa del Califa is a well-known option right in the heart of it. El Jardín de las Calderas offers a quieter stay a short stroll from the market area.

What day is Vejer Street Market?

Vejer Street Market runs every Thursday from 9am to 2pm on Calle el Chorrillo in Vejer de la Frontera. It is a weekly market with no seasonal break, so there is a Thursday market year round. Around 15 stalls trade, and most have packed away before the 2pm close.

What can you buy at Vejer Street Market?

Vejer Street Market's 15 stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handicrafts. Clothing takes up most of the pitches, with a smaller number given over to leather bags, belts and shoes. Those three categories are the whole of it, so this is a general market rather than a food one.

Does Vejer Street Market take cards?

Yes, Vejer Street Market accepts both cash and cards, which is not the norm at a Spanish street market. Acceptance still varies from one stall to the next, so carry some cash for smaller purchases. Everything trades outdoors on Calle el Chorrillo, with no indoor section.

Is Vejer Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Vejer Street Market is wheelchair accessible, and it is dog friendly, so you can bring a dog along the Calle el Chorrillo pitches. The market sets up on the street in the lower part of Vejer rather than in the steep walled quarter above it.