El Morche Street Market

El Morche Street Market, the Mercadillo de El Morche, sets up every Monday from 9am to 2pm along the Paseo Marítimo in El Morche, a small coastal town between Torrox and Torre del Mar on Málaga's eastern coast. Around 25 stalls line the seafront promenade, selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, handicrafts and books. Bring cash as card payments aren't accepted. Get there early for the best pick, as stalls start winding down well before 2pm. For the full listings, see street markets in El Morche.

What you'll find at El Morche Street Market

The stalls focus mainly on clothing and textiles, with a good selection of footwear and leather goods alongside them. You'll also find handmade crafts and books. At around 25 stalls it's a compact market, so you can browse the whole thing in under an hour. The promenade is flat and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome.

How to get to El Morche Street Market

The market runs along Paseo Marítimo el Morche, right on the seafront. If you're driving, follow signs to El Morche from the N-340 coastal road and head towards the beach. Free parking is available on the wasteland near the Iberostar hotel, a short walk from the market. Note that vehicles parked overnight on Sunday into Monday at the market site risk being towed.

Where to stay in El Morche

El Morche is a small coastal village, so your best bet is to stay right in the village itself or just along the beachfront strip. El Morche beachfront puts you within easy walking distance of the street market and the sea.

If you prefer a bit more choice for restaurants and nightlife, staying in nearby Torrox Costa is a good option. Torrox Costa is just a short drive away and has plenty of apartments and small hotels to suit most budgets.

What day is El Morche Street Market?

El Morche Street Market runs every Monday from 9am to 2pm, and does not trade on any other day of the week. The 25 stalls along the Paseo Marítimo start packing up before the 2pm finish, so a morning arrival gives you the whole market to browse.

Do I need cash at El Morche Street Market?

Yes, El Morche Street Market is cash only, so carry euros before you arrive. Cash is the sole payment option recorded for its 25 stalls, and there is no cash machine on the promenade itself, so withdraw beforehand in Torrox or Torre del Mar.

Where exactly is El Morche Street Market?

El Morche Street Market lines the Paseo Marítimo, the seafront promenade in El Morche, at P.º Marítimo el Morche, 29793, Málaga. It runs beside the beach between Torrox and Torre del Mar on the eastern Málaga coast, and it is easy to spot once you reach the sea.