Periana Street Market (Wednesday)

Periana Street Market sets up every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm on Avenida de la Constitución in Periana, a small village in the Axarquía region of Malaga province. Around 15 stalls line the main avenue selling clothing, footwear and leather goods, and flowers and plants. It is the village's weekly mercadillo rather than a tourist stop, and it is one of the street markets in Periana worth timing a morning around. Bring cash: the stalls take nothing else.

What you'll find at Periana Street Market

Three trades account for most of the 15 stalls: clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and flowers and plants. That mix says who the market is for, which is Periana and the farms and hamlets around it rather than day trippers, and it explains why the whole thing is packed away by 2pm. The market is outdoors along the avenue with no covered section, so a wet Wednesday thins the stalls out. Dogs are welcome.

How to get to Periana Street Market

The market runs along Avenida de la Constitución in the centre of Periana, postcode 29710. By car, take the A-356 from Vélez-Málaga, around 25 minutes inland. Arriving before noon gives you the market at full strength, since traders begin breaking down well ahead of the 2pm finish.

Where to stay in Periana

Periana is a small village, so accommodation options are limited, but staying in Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of the Wednesday market. If you'd prefer more choice, the nearby towns of Vélez-Málaga and Málaga city have plenty of hotels and are an easy drive away.

For a rural feel, look into Comarca de la Axarquía, where you'll find rural guesthouses and cortijos that make a lovely base for exploring the market and the surrounding countryside.

What day is Periana Street Market?

Periana Street Market runs every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm on Avenida de la Constitución. It is a weekly market, so the stalls set up on the same day each week throughout the year, with no seasonal break. Around 15 traders work the avenue through the morning and are packed away by early afternoon.

Does Periana Street Market take cards?

No, Periana Street Market is cash only. That applies across all 15 stalls, whether you are buying clothing, footwear and leather goods, or flowers and plants, so bring notes and small change with you and draw out what you need before the Wednesday morning you plan to shop.

Where is Periana Street Market located?

Periana Street Market sets up on Avenida de la Constitución, 29710 Periana, in the Axarquía district of Málaga province. The stalls line the avenue through the centre of the village, roughly 25 minutes inland from Vélez-Málaga on the A-356. It is an open-air market with no covered section.