Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market

Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market sets up every Wednesday from 8am to 2pm along Av. del Ejército, near the Patrimonio de la Humanidad roundabout. This weekly street market in Alcalá de Henares has around 25 stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables and clothing. It is cash only, so bring euros.

What you'll find at Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market

The 25 stalls split between food and clothing: fresh fruit and vegetables at the produce pitches, clothing and textiles at the rest. This is a general street market for locals doing a weekly shop rather than a food hall, and it is outdoors from start to finish.

How to get to Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market

The market sets up on Av. del Ejército, 28802 Alcalá de Henares. From Madrid, take the Cercanías C-2 or C-7 to Alcalá de Henares station, then a short local bus ride or 20-minute walk. Street parking is available in the surrounding area. For the town's other pitches, see the full list of street markets in Alcalá de Henares.

Where to stay in Alcala de Henares

The historic centre keeps you within walking distance of Av. del Ejército and the old town. Try the Parador de Alcalá de Henares, which occupies a former convent, or the more affordable Hotel Cisneros on the main plaza. For a quieter base, look at Casco Histórico, by the university quarter and Cervantes' birthplace.

What day is Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market?

Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market runs every Wednesday from 8am to 2pm on Av. del Ejército, in the 28802 postcode. The pattern is weekly, so the same six-hour morning slot applies through the year, and the 25 stalls are packed away by early afternoon.

What can you buy at the Wednesday market in Alcalá de Henares?

Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market sells fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and clothing and textiles across around 25 stalls. It is a general street market rather than a produce market, so the fruit and vegetable pitches trade alongside clothing stalls along the same stretch of Av. del Ejército.

Do people need cash at Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market?

Yes, Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market takes cash only. Cash is the sole payment option recorded across its 25 stalls, so draw out euros before you arrive rather than counting on a card at the pitch. Small notes make the fruit and vegetable stalls quicker.

Is Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Alcalá de Henares Wednesday Market is wheelchair accessible, the one facility recorded for it. The market sets up outdoors along Av. del Ejército rather than inside a hall, so there is no building to get into, and the 25 stalls trade at street level.