Mercadillo Street Market

Mercadillo Street Market sets up every Tuesday along Calle Murcia in La Unión, Murcia. The market runs from 7am to 1:15pm, with around 25 stalls selling clothing, footwear, leather goods, jewellery and handicrafts. Bring cash, as it's the only payment option the stalls here take.

What you'll find

The stalls lean heavily toward clothing, footwear and leather goods, alongside handicrafts, jewellery and a handful of book and magazine stalls. It's a compact market geared toward everyday shopping rather than fresh produce. Worth a browse if you're in the area or passing through from Cartagena.

How to get to Mercadillo Street Market

The market sets up on Calle Murcia in La Unión's town centre, and the site is wheelchair accessible. For more options nearby, see all street markets in La Unión.

Where to stay in La Unión

La Unión is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre where the street market runs. Try Town Centre for easy walking access to the market and the main streets.

If you prefer a bit more comfort or want more accommodation options, the nearby city of Cartagena is just a short drive away and makes a great base, with plenty of hotels to suit all budgets.

What day is Mercadillo Street Market?

Mercadillo Street Market runs every Tuesday on Calle Murcia in La Unión, Murcia, from 7am to 1:15pm. It's a weekly fixture, not a monthly or seasonal one, so you'll find its roughly 25 stalls set up on Calle Murcia in the town centre most Tuesdays throughout the year, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

What time does Mercadillo Street Market open?

Mercadillo Street Market opens at 7am on Calle Murcia in La Unión and runs until 1:15pm, just over six hours of trading each Tuesday. It's a weekly market that runs throughout the year rather than only in certain months, with around 25 stalls setting up along Calle Murcia in the town centre before the market closes for the day.

What can you buy at Mercadillo Street Market?

Mercadillo Street Market's roughly 25 stalls sell mainly clothing, footwear and leather goods, alongside handicrafts, jewellery and a handful of books and magazines. It's a non-food market that sets up on Calle Murcia in La Unión's town centre every Tuesday from 7am to 1:15pm, so there's no fresh produce or food stalls to browse.

Is Mercadillo Street Market cash only?

Yes, Mercadillo Street Market is cash only, since cash is the only payment option listed for its stalls. Around 25 traders set up along Calle Murcia in La Unión every Tuesday from 7am to 1:15pm, so it's worth bringing enough cash for the morning before you arrive.