Rivas Street Market

The Rivas Street Market (Mercadillo de Rivas) sets up every Sunday from 9am to 2pm along Avenida Profesionales de la Sanidad Pública in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, one of Madrid's fastest-growing cities. With around 25 stalls, it's a compact weekly market popular with local families from the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. Stalls sell clothing, footwear, and handicrafts, and card payments are accepted alongside cash. Get there early for the best selection.

What you'll find at Rivas Street Market

The market covers clothing and textiles, leather goods and footwear, and handmade crafts. It's a practical, general-purpose mix suited to everyday shoppers rather than specialist collectors. There's a children's play area on-site, making it a straightforward Sunday outing for families.

How to get to Rivas Street Market

The market sets up on Av. Profesionales de la Sanidad Pública in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. From central Madrid, take Metro Line 9 to Rivas-Vaciamadrid station, then a short local bus ride to the market. By car, take the A-3 motorway towards Valencia and exit at Rivas-Vaciamadrid. There's also a Saturday market elsewhere in the city, so check all street markets in Rivas-Vaciamadrid if you're planning ahead.

Where to stay in Rivas-Vaciamadrid

Rivas-Vaciamadrid is a suburban town just southeast of Madrid, so staying in the City Centre puts you close to the market without much fuss. If you prefer more options for accommodation, the nearby Madrid districts of Vallecas or Moratalaz are worth considering as a base, with easy transport links into Rivas.

For a straightforward stay, look at options along Avenida de los Almendros, which keeps you well-placed for the market and local amenities. The town is well connected by Metro Sur and regional buses, so getting around is easy wherever you end up.

What day is the Rivas Street Market?

Rivas Street Market runs every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, year-round, with no seasonal break. Around 25 stalls line Avenida Profesionales de la Sanidad Pública in Rivas-Vaciamadrid during that window, so any Sunday is a safe bet if you're planning a visit.

What can you buy at the Rivas Street Market?

Rivas Street Market's roughly 25 stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handmade crafts. It's a general weekly market rather than a specialist one, with a children's play area on site, making it an easy Sunday stop for families with a broad shopping list rather than a single specialty in mind.

Does the Rivas Street Market take card payments?

Yes, the Rivas Street Market accepts card payments alongside cash, so you don't need to carry notes and coins for every stall. Around 25 traders set up here each Sunday, and with both payment options on offer you won't be caught short either way you plan to pay.

Where exactly is the Rivas Street Market?

Rivas Street Market sets up on Avenida Profesionales de la Sanidad Pública in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Madrid, running along the street rather than in an enclosed square. The site is wheelchair accessible, and with around 25 stalls it's easy to walk the full length of the market in a single Sunday morning visit.