Markets in Altea
Alicante, Valencian Community
Altea market life splits between a covered municipal hall for everyday fresh food and three weekly open-air street markets that bring handicrafts, clothing, and organic produce to the town. All three street markets run on a weekly schedule, so there is usually something on regardless of when you visit during the week.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Altea
Staying in Old Town puts you closest to the market action, and you can walk to the weekly street market and the old town square with ease. The whitewashed streets are compact, so most accommodation here is within easy reach of everything.
If you prefer something more comfortable along the seafront, Altea seafront has a good selection of hotels and apartments with easy access into the centre by foot or a short drive.
Tours & Activities in Altea
Municipal markets in Altea
The Altea Municipal Market on Avinguda Rei en Jaume I is an indoor hall with around 25 stalls and the main spot for daily food shopping. Vendors sell fresh fish and seafood sourced from the Costa Blanca coast alongside meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, cheese, and bread. It opens early in the morning and closes by early afternoon, Monday to Saturday.
Street markets in Altea
The Altea Street Market is a weekly open-air market running along Avenida de la NucÃa, with stalls covering clothing, footwear, handicrafts, and jewellery. It runs year-round and is accessible for wheelchair users.
The Altea Craft Fair is the largest of the street markets, with 20 stalls focused on handmade goods, jewellery, and footwear. It is a good stop if you are looking for locally made gifts or craft pieces rather than everyday produce.
The Altea Convent Market is a smaller weekly market with a different character, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, organic produce, and handicrafts. It is one of the few places in Altea where you can reliably find organic and eco-certified goods in one spot.
Visiting Altea's markets
Altea sits on the Costa Blanca between Benidorm and Calpe, both of which have their own weekly market days worth combining into a broader itinerary. For official local information, the Altea town council website is the reliable source for any schedule changes or seasonal updates. The wider range of markets across the Alicante province is also worth exploring if you are spending more time in the region.
What day is the market in Altea?
Altea has three weekly street markets, each running on a set day of the week, with Tuesday being the most frequently searched market day. The indoor Municipal Market is open Monday to Saturday.
Where is the Tuesday market in Altea?
The Altea Street Market, which runs on Tuesdays, is located along Avenida de la NucÃa. It runs from around 8am to 2pm and sells clothing, footwear, handicrafts, and jewellery.