Casares Street Market (Friday)

Casares Street Market, the Mercadillo de Casares, sets up every Friday in the historic centre of this hilltop village in Málaga province. Around 25 stalls line the narrow streets, selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, handicrafts and flowers. It is a small market, and one of the few markets in Casares. Bring cash, since the stalls take nothing else. Opening and closing times are not published, so the 9am to 2pm window shown here follows the usual pattern for Andalusian village markets; check locally before making a long trip up from the coast.

What you'll find at Casares Street Market

The stalls lean towards clothing, textiles and leather goods, with handmade crafts and seasonal flowers and plants alongside them. There is no fresh produce, so this is a browsing market rather than a grocery run, and everything trades outdoors along the village streets. The market is listed as wheelchair accessible, though the old centre of Casares is steep. It also appears on our list of street markets in Casares.

How to get to Casares Street Market

The market sets up in the old village centre of Casares, postcode 29690, inland from the A-7 coastal motorway between Estepona and Manilva. The climb up to the village is the last part of the drive, and the streets the stalls occupy are narrow, so leave the car below the centre and walk the final stretch.

Where to stay in Casares

Casares is a small hilltop village, so there are few beds in the centre itself. Staying in Casares Village Centre puts you within easy reach of the Friday street market and the whitewashed streets worth exploring after you shop.

If you prefer more choice, the coastal town of Estepona is a short drive away and offers plenty of hotels to suit different budgets, making it a practical base for a day trip up to the market.

What day is Casares Street Market?

Casares Street Market runs every Friday in the old centre of the hilltop village of Casares, in Málaga province. Around 25 stalls line the narrow streets, selling clothing, leather goods, handicrafts and flowers. Opening and closing times are not published for this market, so the 9am to 2pm window shown here is the usual pattern for markets in the area rather than confirmed hours; check locally before making a long trip.

Does Casares Street Market take cards?

No, Casares Street Market is cash only, and its 25 stalls take nothing else. There is no cash machine at the market itself, so draw what you need before driving up to the village. That applies to the clothing, leather and craft stalls alike, whatever the price on the ticket.

What can you buy at Casares Street Market?

Casares Street Market's 25 stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and flowers and plants. There is no fresh food here, so it is a browsing market rather than a grocery run. Everything trades outdoors, along the streets of the old village rather than in a hall.

Is Casares Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Casares Street Market is listed as wheelchair accessible, and its 25 stalls stand at street level. It is an outdoor market in a hilltop village, so expect slopes and some uneven surfaces between one stall and the next. Friday is the only day it runs, so there is no quieter day to pick.