Cútar Market (Thursday)

Cútar Market is a small weekly street market that sets up every Thursday on Calle la Fuente in Cútar, a white village in Málaga's Axarquía region. Stalls run from around 9am to 2pm. Bring cash, as card payments aren't accepted. Get there early for the best selection, as stallholders start packing up well before closing time.

What you'll find

You'll find fresh fruit and vegetables from the surrounding farmland, along with flowers, plants, clothing and footwear. It's a compact market typical of the Axarquía villages, worth a stop if you're exploring the street markets in the area.

How to get to Cútar Market

The market sets up on Calle la Fuente in the centre of Cútar. From Málaga city, take the A-356 towards Vélez-Málaga, then follow local roads inland. Public transport is limited, so a car is the best option for reaching this mountain village.

Where to stay in Cútar

Cútar is a small village with very limited accommodation, so your best bet is to stay in nearby Vélez-Málaga or Competa, both of which put you within easy reach of the area while offering more choice for places to sleep. If you want something closer to the coast with good road connections inland, Torre del Mar is a practical base too.

What day is Cútar Market?

Cútar Market runs every Thursday, all year round, with stalls setting up on Calle la Fuente in the centre of the Axarquía village of Cútar. Trading starts around 9am and continues to about 2pm, though many stallholders begin packing up before then.

What can you buy at Cútar Market?

Cútar Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables grown in the surrounding Axarquía countryside, alongside flowers, plants, clothing and footwear. Stalls line Calle la Fuente each Thursday, drawing local producers and travelling stallholders who work the villages of inland Málaga.

Do I need cash at Cútar Market?

Yes, Cútar Market is cash-only, since none of the stalls here accept cards. There's no ATM at the market itself, so it's best to withdraw money before you arrive, whether that's in Cútar or a larger town nearby.