Torre del Mar Street Market

Torre del Mar Street Market sets up every Thursday from 9:00 to 14:00 along Avenida Duque de Ahumada in Torre del Mar, in Málaga province. Around 40 stalls sell a mix of fresh produce, clothing, spices, handicrafts and jewellery. It runs weekly all year, and it is packed away by early afternoon, so a mid-morning arrival gives you the whole market rather than the tail end of it.

What you'll find at Torre del Mar Street Market

The produce stalls carry fresh fruit, vegetables and spices and herbs. The rest of the run covers clothing and textiles, handmade crafts and jewellery, which is the usual balance at a general street market rather than a food market. The market is outdoors, on wheelchair-accessible ground, and there is a children's play area if you are bringing young ones along.

How to get to Torre del Mar Street Market

The market runs along Avenida Duque de Ahumada, postcode 29740, in Torre del Mar. Parking is harder to find on Thursday mornings than on other days, so arrive early if you are driving. Check the Vélez-Málaga tourism website for more on the area. You can also browse other street markets in Torre del Mar.

Where to stay in Torre del Mar

Staying close to the seafront puts you a short walk from the market. The Paseo Marítimo is a solid base, with plenty of accommodation options and an easy walk to the market. The Hotel Mainare Playa is a reliable pick if you want somewhere comfortable without any fuss.

If you prefer something quieter, the Town Centre has smaller guesthouses and hostels that keep you close to local life without the beachfront premium.

What day is Torre del Mar Street Market?

Torre del Mar Street Market runs every Thursday from 9:00 to 14:00. The pattern is weekly with no seasonal break, so the market is on the same day in January as in August. Traders set up along Avenida Duque de Ahumada and pack away by early afternoon, which makes mid-morning the point at which all 40 stalls are trading.

What can you buy at Torre del Mar Street Market?

Torre del Mar Street Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, spices and herbs, clothing and textiles, handicrafts and jewellery across around 40 stalls. It is a general street market rather than a food market, so produce stands sit alongside clothing and craft stalls on the same stretch of Avenida Duque de Ahumada, and the whole lot is gone by 14:00.

Where is Torre del Mar Street Market located?

Torre del Mar Street Market sets up on Avenida Duque de Ahumada in Torre del Mar, postcode 29740, in Málaga province. It is an outdoor market on wheelchair-accessible ground, with a children's play area on site. Parking nearby is harder to find on Thursday mornings, so arriving early is worth the effort.

Do I need cash at Torre del Mar Street Market?

No, Torre del Mar Street Market accepts contactless and mobile payments as well as cash, so you are not restricted to notes and coins. Cash is still worth carrying for small produce buys, and it is the quickest way to pay at an open-air market that packs away by 14:00.