Maqueda Friday Market

Maqueda Friday Market, known in Spanish as the Mercadillo de los viernes, sets up every Friday from 9am to 1.30pm on Calle Pilar in the Campanillas district of Maqueda, on the western side of Málaga. Around 15 stalls trade there, so this is a browse of twenty minutes rather than a morning out, and it is one of the smaller street markets in Maqueda. Bring cash, because that is the only payment the stalls take.

What you'll find at Maqueda Friday Market

Three categories cover almost everything on the pitch: clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handicrafts. There is no fresh produce and no food, so this is a market for a pair of shoes or a change of jacket rather than a shopping list.

How to get to Maqueda Friday Market

The market runs along Calle Pilar, 6, in Campanillas, on the western edge of Málaga rather than in the city centre. It is an outdoor pitch at street level and is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Where to stay in Maqueda

Campanillas is a residential district with little accommodation of its own, so most people visiting the Friday market stay in Málaga and drive or take the train out for the morning. Málaga City Centre puts you within easy reach of the area's markets and makes a good base for day trips, while the Málaga Historic Quarter has smaller hotels and guesthouses that suit a short stay.

What day is Maqueda Friday Market?

Maqueda Friday Market runs every Friday from 9am to 1.30pm, and it does not trade on any other day. The pattern is weekly rather than monthly or seasonal, so the market keeps that same Friday morning slot all year, along Calle Pilar in the Campanillas district of Málaga.

Do I need cash at Maqueda Friday Market?

Yes, Maqueda Friday Market is cash only, so bring euros with you. Cash is the sole payment option listed across its roughly 15 stalls, with no card or contactless alternative. The market trades for four and a half hours on a Friday morning, from 9am to 1.30pm on Calle Pilar in Campanillas.

What can you buy at Maqueda Friday Market?

Maqueda Friday Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handicrafts across around 15 stalls. No fresh produce or food is sold there, so it is a market for everyday clothes and craft goods rather than a grocery run. Everything is laid out in the open air along Calle Pilar.

Is Maqueda Friday Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Maqueda Friday Market is listed as wheelchair accessible. The market sets up at street level along Calle Pilar in Campanillas, an outdoor pitch rather than a building with steps or doorways to negotiate. It runs on Friday mornings from 9am to 1.30pm with around 15 stalls.