Jódar Christmas Market Featured
Runs every Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. A seasonal Christmas market offering handicrafts and prepared foods.
Handicrafts · Prepared Foods
Markets in Jodar
1 markets tracked in Jodar.
Jodar markets centre on a single seasonal street market that draws locals and visitors looking for handmade goods and local food. The Jódar Christmas Market runs outdoors on four days a week, offering a straightforward way to browse handicrafts and prepared foods in a small Jaén province town. For a broader picture of what the region offers, the Jaén province markets page covers dozens of additional options nearby.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Monday · today 1 market
- street Jódar Christmas Market seasonal
Tuesday None
- No markets on tuesdays.
Wednesday None
- No markets on wednesdays.
Thursday None
- No markets on thursdays.
Friday 1 market
- street Jódar Christmas Market seasonal
Saturday 1 market
- street Jódar Christmas Market seasonal
Sunday 1 market
- street Jódar Christmas Market seasonal
Where to stay in Jodar
Jodar is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre, where you'll be within easy walking distance of the main market activity. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, or look at options in Calle Real area if you want to be right in the heart of things.
If you prefer a bit more comfort or choice, the nearby city of Úbeda is just a short drive away and has a stronger selection of hotels, making it a solid alternative for an overnight stay.
Planning the trip
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Street markets in Jodar
The Jódar Christmas Market is the town's one street market, trading Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm, in November and December. Exact stall numbers have not been confirmed, but the fixed four-day schedule makes it easy to plan around. If you are combining a trip with nearby towns, Úbeda and Baeza both host their own markets and are within comfortable driving distance of Jodar.
Planning your visit
Jodar sits in the province of Jaén, and the Christmas market is currently the only recurring market in the town. Visiting on one of its four scheduled days is essential since there are no daily or municipal indoor markets to fall back on. For official local information, the Ayuntamiento de Jódar is the best source for confirming exact dates and any seasonal changes to the schedule.
What days does the market in Jódar run?
The Jódar Christmas Market trades on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 2pm. It sits quiet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so those four days are the ones worth planning a visit around.
What can you buy at the Jódar Christmas Market?
The Jódar Christmas Market sells handicrafts and prepared foods, the only products on offer across Jodar's one recurring market. It's a small seasonal market, so the choice is more limited than the municipal markets in nearby Úbeda or Baeza.
Is there a market in Jodar outside the Christmas season?
No, the Christmas market is currently Jodar's only recurring market, running each November and December. Outside those months, and on Tuesday to Thursday within them, there are no municipal or street markets in the town to fall back on.