Alicante Port Crafts Market

Alicante Port Crafts Market sets up along the Paseo del Puerto, the waterfront promenade in Alicante. Fifteen stalls trade six days a week: 11:30am to 8:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, then 11am to 10:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is the one day it does not run, so check the rest of the street markets in this city if that is the day you are free.

What you'll find at Alicante Port Crafts Market

The 15 stalls sell handmade jewellery, footwear and leather goods, and general handicrafts. Known in Spanish as the Mercadillo de Artesanía del Puerto, it is a makers' market: everything on the stalls falls into those three categories, so come for gifts and wearable pieces rather than groceries. It is entirely open air, with no covered hall, so the weather sets the tone.

How to get to Alicante Port Crafts Market

The market lines the Paseo del Puerto, which appears on maps as Avenida del Almirante Julio Guillén Tato, postcode 03001, and it is walkable from the city centre. For everything else trading nearby, see all markets in this city and the province page.

Where to stay in Alicante

Staying close to the port puts you right on the doorstep of the market, and Eurostars Mediterranean Plaza is a solid choice with great views and an easy walk to the waterfront. If you prefer something with more character, El Barrio has plenty of smaller hotels and guesthouses within strolling distance of the action.

For a reliable mid-range option, Hotel Meliá Alicante sits right by the marina and makes getting to the market completely effortless. Wherever you stay, aim for somewhere near the port or the old town and you won't need to think about transport at all.

What day is Alicante Port Crafts Market?

Alicante Port Crafts Market runs six days a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is the only day the stalls do not set up. Weekday hours are 11:30am to 8:30pm, and the two weekend sessions are longer, running from 11am to 10:30pm on the Paseo del Puerto.

What time does Alicante Port Crafts Market close?

Alicante Port Crafts Market closes at 8:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 10:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. That makes the weekend the only time the 15 craft stalls are still trading after dark, which is the difference between a daytime browse and an evening one.

Is Alicante Port Crafts Market open on Sunday?

Yes, Alicante Port Crafts Market is open on Sunday, from 11am to 10:30pm, the same long session it runs on Saturday. Sunday is one of the six days the 15 stalls trade along the Paseo del Puerto, and Tuesday is the only day of the week missing from the schedule.

Where is Alicante Port Crafts Market?

Alicante Port Crafts Market sets up on the Paseo del Puerto, signposted as Avenida del Almirante Julio Guillén Tato, postcode 03001, in Alicante's port area. The fifteen stalls line the waterfront promenade, an easy walk from the city centre, trading every day except Tuesday from 11:30am to 8:30pm or later at weekends.