Alovera Tuesday Market

Alovera Tuesday Market sets up every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm in Plaza Mayor, the main square of Alovera in Guadalajara province. Five hours of trading covers fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, clothing and footwear, and by early afternoon the square is clear again. It is one of the street markets in Alovera.

What you'll find at Alovera Tuesday Market

Food is the reason most people come. Seasonal fruit and vegetables sit alongside meat and poultry stalls, which is as close to a farmers market as Alovera gets on a weekday morning. The rest of the pitch is everyday clothing and textiles, with footwear and leather goods next to them. Everything is outdoors, with no covered hall to duck into.

How to get to Alovera Tuesday Market

Plaza Mayor is in the centre of Alovera, so if you are already in the town you can walk to it. Come in the morning rather than towards the end, since the stalls are gone by 2pm. Other towns nearby run their own market days, listed on the province page.

Where to stay in Alovera

Alovera is a small town, so your best bet is to stay in the nearby city of Guadalajara, which is just a short drive away and has a good selection of hotels and hostels. Try City Centre for the most convenient base, or look at Hotel Tryp Guadalajara if you want something reliable and well-located.

If you would rather wake up within walking distance of Plaza Mayor, look at what is available in Alovera town centre instead.

What day is Alovera Tuesday Market?

Alovera Tuesday Market runs every Tuesday, from 9am to 2pm, in Plaza Mayor in the centre of Alovera. It is a weekly market rather than a monthly or seasonal one, so the same Tuesday hours apply all year, covering fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, clothing and footwear stalls.

Is Alovera Tuesday Market a farmers market?

Alovera Tuesday Market is a general street market rather than a dedicated farmers market, though fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry make up a good part of it. Clothing, textiles, footwear and leather goods trade alongside the food, all of it outdoors in Plaza Mayor from 9am to 2pm.

Do I need cash at Alovera Tuesday Market?

Yes, carry cash for Alovera Tuesday Market. No card payment is recorded for the Plaza Mayor stalls, and acceptance varies from one trader to the next at an outdoor market like this one, so bring enough for the produce, meat and clothing stalls in a single trip.