Mercadillo Street Market

Mercadillo Street Market sets up every Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 in Villanueva de la Serena, Badajoz. Around 25 stalls line Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol, selling clothing, footwear and handicrafts. It runs in the open air and stalls take cash only, so bring notes and coins with you.

What you'll find at Mercadillo Street Market

The 25 or so stalls cover three things: clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handicrafts. There is no food side to it, so this is a morning for browsing rails and shoe boxes rather than shopping for the week. The pitch is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome among the stalls. For more nearby, see the other street markets in Villanueva de la Serena or the rest of Badajoz province.

How to get to Mercadillo Street Market

The market runs along Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol, around number 9, within walking distance of the town centre. The Villanueva de la Serena town hall website is the place to check if a public holiday falls on a Saturday.

Where to stay in Villanueva de la Serena

Staying in the town centre puts you within walking distance of the mercadillo. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, or Hotel Veracruz if you want a straightforward, comfortable stay close to the action. If you prefer a bit more space, the area around Avenida de la Constitución is an easy walk or short drive from the market.

What day is Mercadillo Street Market?

Mercadillo Street Market runs every Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 on Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol in Villanueva de la Serena. It is a weekly market, so Saturday is the only day it trades, and the roughly 25 stalls are packed away by early afternoon.

What can you buy at the mercadillo in Villanueva de la Serena?

Stalls at the Villanueva de la Serena mercadillo sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, and handicrafts. With around 25 stalls along Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol, it is a general street market rather than a food market, so fresh produce is not what you come here for.

Do stalls at the Villanueva de la Serena mercadillo take cards?

No, stalls at Mercadillo Street Market take cash only. Bring enough for the morning before you set out, since the market sets up in the open air along Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol on a Saturday rather than trading from a fixed hall with its own facilities.

Is the mercadillo in Villanueva de la Serena wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mercadillo Street Market is wheelchair accessible, and it is pet friendly too, so you can bring a dog along the stalls. The market runs outdoors on Avenida Hermandad Santiago Apostol in Villanueva de la Serena on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00, with around 25 stalls.