Algueña Sunday Market at Plaza de España

Algueña Sunday Market sets up every Sunday from 7am to 2pm at Plaza de España in Algueña, a small town in Alicante's Medio Vinalopó valley. Around 20 stalls sell clothing, leather goods, handicrafts, and books. Cash, contactless, and mobile payments are all accepted, and the plaza is wheelchair accessible.

What you'll find at Algueña Sunday Market

Stalls cover everyday goods: clothing and textiles, footwear and leather, locally made handicrafts, and books and magazines. There is no fresh produce here, so head to one of the other street markets in Algueña or nearby towns for fruit and veg.

How to get to Algueña Sunday Market

The market is at Plaza de España in the centre of Algueña. Street parking is available around the plaza. Public transport from Alicante city takes over 90 minutes with connections, so a car is the practical option for visitors from outside the area.

Where to stay in Algueña

Algueña is a small village, so your best bet is to stay in one of the nearby towns and drive in for the Sunday market. Pinoso town centre is just a few kilometres away and has a good selection of accommodation, or you could base yourself in Elda city centre for more options and easy road access.

If you prefer to be closer to the heart of wine country, Novelda town centre is another solid choice, with the market an easy Sunday morning drive from there.

What day is Algueña Sunday Market?

Algueña Sunday Market runs every Sunday of the year, with stalls setting up at 7am in Plaza de España and packing away by 2pm. Sunday is the only market day in Algueña, and the market sets up outdoors in the plaza rather than in a covered hall.

What can you buy at Algueña Sunday Market?

Algueña Sunday Market's 20 stalls sell clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and books and magazines. There is no fresh produce, fish or meat, so this is a market for browsing everyday goods and one-off finds rather than for filling a shopping basket.

Does Algueña Sunday Market take cards?

Yes, Algueña Sunday Market accepts cards: the stalls take cash, contactless payments and mobile payments, which is unusual for a small-town mercadillo. Card acceptance still varies from one trader to the next, so carrying some cash for the smaller stalls is worth doing.

Is Algueña Sunday Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Algueña Sunday Market is wheelchair accessible. The market runs across Plaza de España in the village centre, on level ground, and the 20 stalls are set out in the open air rather than inside a building, so there are no steps or narrow doorways to negotiate.