Alcorcón Tuesday Street Market

Mercadillo Martes Jate is a weekly street market that sets up every Tuesday on Calle Carballino in Alcorcón, a southern suburb of Madrid. Stalls run from 9am to 4pm, with the best selection in the morning. Both cash and mobile payments are accepted, though bringing cash is still a good idea for smaller stalls.

What you'll find

The market focuses on clothing, textiles, footwear and leather goods, with stalls also selling handicrafts, books and magazines. If you're after fresh produce, check the other street markets in Alcorcón for more options.

How to get to Mercadillo Martes Jate

The market is on C. Carballino in the Jate neighbourhood of Alcorcón. The nearest metro stop is Joaquín Vilumbrales on Line 12. Street parking is available in the surrounding residential area.

Where to stay in Alcorcon

Alcorcón is well connected to central Madrid, so staying in City Centre puts you close to the Tuesday market while keeping the metro handy for day trips into the capital. The Hotel Aurea Alcorcón is a solid, comfortable option right in town if you want to keep things simple.

If you prefer more choice, Leganés is just next door and has a few extra accommodation options with easy transport links back to the market.

What day is Mercadillo Martes Jate?

Mercadillo Martes Jate runs every Tuesday from 9am to 4pm on Calle Carballino in Alcorcón's Jate neighbourhood. It's a weekly market, so it does not set up on any other day, and there's no seasonal break recorded for it.

What can you buy at Mercadillo Martes Jate?

Mercadillo Martes Jate is built around clothing and textiles, with footwear, leather goods, handicrafts, and books and magazines filling out the rest of the stalls. Both cash and mobile payments are accepted, though smaller stalls are safer bets for cash.

How do I get to the Jate market in Alcorcón?

Head to Calle Carballino in the Jate neighbourhood. By metro, take Line 12 to Joaquín Vilumbrales station and walk from there. If driving, free street parking is usually available nearby.