Aranjuez Street Market

Aranjuez Street Market sets up every Saturday from 9am to 2pm along Avenida de Loyola in Aranjuez, south of Madrid on the Cercanías line. Around 45 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and footwear. Bring cash, since no stall here takes cards. Traders start packing up well before 2pm, so the first two hours are the ones to aim for.

What you'll find at Aranjuez Street Market

The produce stalls carry seasonal fruit and vegetables from the Tagus valley around the town, which is strawberry and asparagus country. The rest of the 45 stalls run to everyday clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods. The market is wheelchair accessible and there is a children's play area alongside it. It is one of several street markets in Aranjuez.

How to get to Aranjuez Street Market

The market runs along Avenida de Loyola in central Aranjuez. From Madrid, take the Cercanías C-3 line from Atocha to Aranjuez station and walk in from there. By car, follow the A-4 south and then the signs for the town centre. Other markets in the area are listed on the province page.

Where to stay in Aranjuez

Staying close to the historic centre puts you within walking distance of the market and the royal gardens. The NH Collection Palacio de Aranjuez is a strong choice, set in a grand building right in the heart of town, and the Town Centre has smaller hotels and hostels for less. For something quieter, the Hotel Infantas de Aranjuez sits a short walk from the main streets.

What day is Aranjuez Street Market?

Aranjuez Street Market runs every Saturday, from 9am to 2pm, along Avenida de Loyola. Around 45 stalls trade there each week, selling fruit and vegetables alongside clothing, footwear and leather goods. The Aranjuez tourism website is the place to check before a public holiday weekend.

Do stalls at Aranjuez Street Market take cards?

No, Aranjuez Street Market is cash only. Every stall along Avenida de Loyola works in notes and coins, so draw money out before you arrive. With trading over by 2pm, walking back into town for a cash machine costs a good part of the Saturday morning.

How do you get to the mercadillo de Aranjuez from Madrid?

The mercadillo de Aranjuez is reached from Madrid on the Cercanías C-3 line to Aranjuez station, then a short walk to Avenida de Loyola. By car it is the A-4 south, then the signs for the town centre. The market trades on Saturday, 9am to 2pm.

Is Aranjuez Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Aranjuez Street Market is wheelchair accessible, and there is a children's play area alongside it. The market is open air along Avenida de Loyola, running Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and the earlier part of that window is the easier time to move through 45 stalls.