Altea Craft Fair

Altea Craft Fair (Mostra d'Artesania d'Altea) is an artisan market of around 20 stalls that sets up at Plaza de la Iglesia in the old town of Altea, on the Alicante coast. It runs on irregular dates rather than a fixed weekday, which sets it apart from the other street markets in Altea: check the date before you travel for it.

What you'll find at Altea Craft Fair

The 20 stalls cover three things: handmade jewellery, footwear and leather goods, and general handicrafts. Mostra d'Artesania translates as craft show, and that is the scope of it, work made by hand rather than food, produce or clothing. It is a fair to walk for a gift or an accessory rather than a weekly shop.

How to get to Altea Craft Fair

The address is Plaza de la Iglesia, 03590 Altea, the church square in the old town. Everything trades outdoors in the square itself. For the dates the fair is announced on, the official page is the source to check, and for the rest of what trades nearby, see all markets in Altea or the wider Alicante province page.

Where to stay in Altea

Altea is a small town, so staying close to the old town puts you within easy walking distance of the craft fair and the rest of what makes this place worth visiting. Try Altea Old Town for the most convenient base, or look at options along the seafront at Altea seafront if you prefer to be near the beach.

If you want something more comfortable with a bit more space, the nearby resort area of Altea Hills has apartments and villas that work well for a longer stay.

What day is Altea Craft Fair?

Altea Craft Fair does not run to a fixed weekday. It sets up on announced dates through the year rather than every week, so the date of the next Mostra d'Artesania is worth checking on the organiser's own page before you make the trip to Plaza de la Iglesia.

What can you buy at Altea Craft Fair?

Altea Craft Fair's 20 stalls sell handmade jewellery, footwear and leather goods, and general handicrafts. Clothing is not one of the fair's listed categories, so this is a stop for gifts and accessories rather than a general clothes market. Everything on offer is craft work rather than food or produce.

How many stalls are at Altea Craft Fair?

Altea Craft Fair runs to around 20 stalls, all of them in Plaza de la Iglesia in Altea's old town. That is a compact fair, small enough to walk in one pass, and the square holds the whole of it. The dates it runs on are irregular rather than weekly.

Is Altea Craft Fair outdoors?

Yes, Altea Craft Fair is an open-air market. The 20 stalls set up in Plaza de la Iglesia and pack away again the same day, with no covered hall to shelter in, so the weather is worth a look before you set out.