Markets in Benalmadena
Malaga, Andalusia · 7 markets tracked
Benalmadena has seven markets, all of them open-air street markets, and between them they cover five days of the week. Friday is the big one with three trading, including the town's largest at around 320 stalls. Most open at 09:00 and pack up at 14:00, so this is a morning errand rather than an afternoon one.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None |
Monday1market
TuesdayNo markets
Wednesday1market
- StreetBenalmádena Flea Market
ThursdayNo markets
Friday3markets
Saturday1market
- StreetMerkaderes Benalmádena
Sunday1market
- StreetBenalmádena Eco Market
Where to stay in Benalmadena
Staying in Benalmadena Costa puts you close to the beach and within easy reach of the town's markets. The Hotel Torrequebrada is a solid pick for comfort and a central position on the coast. For something more affordable, Arroyo de la Miel is the local hub, with good transport links and a relaxed neighbourhood feel.
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Market days in Benalmadena
If you only have one morning here, make it Friday. Three of the seven markets trade that day, and the biggest of them sets out around 320 stalls, enough to take an hour to walk properly. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday each carry a single market, so those mornings are a much shorter walk.
Tuesday and Thursday are the two blanks. Nothing in the town trades on either day, so if that is when you are here you will need to look along the coast instead. The Malaga province listings cover the neighbouring towns, several of which fill exactly those gaps.
Street markets in Benalmadena
Every one of the seven is a street market, which shapes what to expect. Stalls go out in the morning and are gone by early afternoon, payment is usually cash, and the mix leans towards clothing and textiles, footwear, fresh fruit and vegetables, handicrafts and jewellery rather than butchers' and fishmongers' counters. Antiques, books, bread and organic produce turn up too.
Searches land here as mercado, mercadillo, markt, marked, marknad and marché, and they all point at the same thing in Benalmadena: trestle tables and awnings in a car park or along a street, not a covered food hall. The full set, with the day and pitch for each, is on the Benalmadena street markets page.
Is there a market in Benalmadena?
Yes, Benalmadena has seven markets, all of them open-air street markets, trading across Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday is the busiest, with three of the seven setting up that day, and the largest of them runs around 320 stalls. Tuesday and Thursday are the only two days with nothing trading.
What day is Benalmadena market on?
Friday is the main market day in Benalmadena, with three of the town's seven markets trading, more than any other day. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday each have a single market, and Tuesday and Thursday have none. Whichever day you pick, stalls are up from 09:00 and clearing by 14:00.
What time do markets in Benalmadena open?
Markets in Benalmadena open at 09:00 and close at 14:00, which is the standard pattern across all seven. Go in the first couple of hours if you want the fruit and vegetable stalls at their fullest, because traders begin packing down before the official close, particularly in summer heat.
Is there a market in Benalmadena on Tuesday or Thursday?
No, none of Benalmadena's seven markets trade on a Tuesday or a Thursday, the only two blank days in the week here. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday each have one market, and Friday has three. If you are only free midweek, the Malaga province listings cover neighbouring towns that fill both gaps.
Where is the market in Benalmadena?
Benalmadena's seven markets are spread across the town rather than gathered in one spot, each setting up on its own street, square or car park. The street markets page lists the pitch for each one alongside its day, so check there before heading out. Friday is the day to plan around, with three trading including the 320-stall market.