Ugíjar Market

Ugíjar Market is the indoor municipal market on Plaza Mercado in Ugíjar, in the Alpujarras of Granada province. It opens Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm, with 15 stalls covering fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and bread. This is the town's everyday food shop rather than a tourist stop, and the busiest hour is mid-morning, when the produce counters are fully stacked.

About Ugíjar Market

The hall trades six mornings a week and closes at 2pm, which is how shopping works here: people come before lunch and the place empties by early afternoon. Everything is under a roof, so the weather makes no difference to a visit, and there are public toilets on site.

With 15 stalls, the hall is compact, and you can walk the whole of it in a few minutes. Payment is cash only, so draw out euros before you arrive rather than expecting a card machine at the counters. The market address carries a telephone number, 958767107, if you want to check something before setting out.

What to buy at Ugíjar Market

The stalls between them cover a full weekly shop: fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods. There is no fish counter listed among the stalls, so plan around that.

If you are self-catering in the Alpujarras, this is the practical stop, bread and cheese and a bag of fruit in one visit, all bought before 2pm. Come early for the widest choice at the bakery and produce stalls.

How to get to Ugíjar Market

The market is at Plaza Mercado 11, 18480 Ugíjar, in the centre of town, so once you are in Ugíjar it is a short walk from anywhere central. Drivers should park in the town centre and continue on foot. For markets in the towns around it, see the Granada province listings.

Where to stay in Ugíjar

Ugíjar is a small town, so the easiest base is close to the centre, within walking distance of the market. Try Town Centre for easy access to the market square and the local bars and shops around it.

For more choice, the surrounding Alpujarra villages are worth considering too. Las Alpujarras has several rural guesthouses and small hotels that make a good base for exploring the area, with Ugíjar a short drive away.

What time does Ugíjar Market open?

Ugíjar Market opens at 9am and closes at 2pm, Monday to Saturday, and keeps the same hours on every trading day. It is closed on Sundays. The hall is indoors on Plaza Mercado in the centre of town, so aim to arrive before about 1pm while the produce and bakery stalls are still stocked.

Is Ugíjar Market open on Saturday?

Yes, Ugíjar Market trades on Saturday from 9am to 2pm, the same hours it keeps Monday to Friday. Saturday is the last trading day of the week, since the hall is closed on Sunday, so it is the morning to buy bread, cheese and fruit for the weekend.

Is cash accepted at Ugíjar Market?

Yes, cash is the only payment accepted at Ugíjar Market. The 15 stalls carry no card facilities, so bring euros with you rather than counting on a machine at the counter. Draw the money out before you arrive, since the market closes at 2pm and there is no coming back later in the day.

What can you buy at Ugíjar Market?

Ugíjar Market's 15 stalls sell fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods, which between them cover a full weekly shop. The hall is indoors on Plaza Mercado and trades Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm, so the shopping has to be done in the morning.

Are there toilets at Ugíjar Market?

Yes, Ugíjar Market has public toilets, available while the hall is open from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday. The market is entirely indoors, on Plaza Mercado in the centre of Ugíjar, so the toilets are under the same roof as the 15 stalls and the whole visit stays out of the weather.