Cuevas Bajas Street Market

Cuevas Bajas Street Market sets up every Saturday from 8am to 2pm in this small village in inland Málaga province. Around 25 stalls line the town centre streets, selling fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, footwear, leather goods, and handmade crafts. Bring cash, as card payments aren't available. Get there early for the best selection, as stalls start packing up well before closing time.

What you'll find

The market splits between fresh produce from local farms and everyday goods. One side covers seasonal fruit, vegetables, and other groceries, while the rest is clothing, shoes, leather items, and handicrafts. It's a compact market geared towards the local community, so expect good prices and a relaxed atmosphere. You can browse all the stalls in under an hour, making it easy to combine with a morning walk around this street market town.

How to get to Cuevas Bajas Street Market

The market sets up in the centre of Cuevas Bajas, which sits along the Genil river valley between Antequera and Lucena. Parking is available near the market area. The village is best reached by car, as public transport connections are limited.

Where to stay in Cuevas Bajas

Cuevas Bajas is a small village, so your best bet is to stay in the surrounding area rather than in the village itself. Antequera makes a solid base, with good road links and plenty of options like Parador de Antequera or somewhere central in Antequera city centre.

If you want to stay closer to the Málaga province countryside, Archidona is another nearby option with a quieter, local feel and easy access to the village on market day.

What day is Cuevas Bajas Street Market?

The market runs every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, year-round. It doesn't move to a different day on public holidays, but may occasionally be cancelled for local fiestas.

Do I need cash at Cuevas Bajas Street Market?

Yes. Stalls are cash-only, and there's no ATM at the market itself. Withdraw cash beforehand or stop at a bank in the village before you start shopping.

What can you buy at Cuevas Bajas Street Market?

Fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, footwear, leather goods, and handmade crafts. The produce comes from farms in the surrounding area, where olive groves and irrigated farmland along the Genil valley supply much of what you'll find on the stalls.