Casares Medieval Market

Casares Medieval Market is a handicraft market that sets up at Castillo de Casares, above the village of Casares in Málaga province. It runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 2pm, but only between May and September, so an out-of-season trip will find the castle grounds empty. For the rest of the year, see the other street markets in Casares.

What you'll find at Casares Medieval Market

Handicrafts are the whole of this market. The stalls are given over to artisan work, sold in a medieval setting at the castle, which makes it a better stop for a souvenir or a decorative piece than for food or produce. It is an open-air market, so the stalls stand out on the castle ground with no cover over them. Card acceptance at the stalls is not recorded, so carry cash.

How to get to Casares Medieval Market

The market sets up at Castillo de Casares, at the top of the village. Check the official page before travelling, since it carries the summer dates. Other towns nearby are listed on the Málaga province page.

Where to stay in Casares

Casares is a small hilltop village, so your best bet is to stay right in the Village Centre where you can walk to the market easily and soak up the atmosphere after the stalls close. Options are limited but charming, and a rural guesthouse or casa rural suits the setting well.

If you'd prefer more choice, the nearby coast at Manilva or Estepona is just a short drive away and offers plenty of hotels to suit most budgets. Estepona works well as a base if you want beaches and restaurants alongside your market visit.

What day is Casares Medieval Market?

Casares Medieval Market runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, trading from 9am to 2pm on each of those three days. Those days only hold between May and September, because the market is seasonal and does not set up at Castillo de Casares through the autumn and winter.

Is Casares Medieval Market open all year?

No, Casares Medieval Market runs only from May to September. Across those five months it sets up on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 2pm at Castillo de Casares, and outside them the castle grounds hold no market at all. Check the official page before travelling out of season.

Where is Casares Medieval Market?

Casares Medieval Market sets up at Castillo de Casares, the castle above the village of Casares, in Málaga province in Andalusia. It is an open-air market with handicraft stalls standing in the castle grounds, trading from 9am to 2pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between May and September.