Markets in Benissa
Alicante, Valencian Community · 3 markets tracked
Benissa market life is compact but worth planning around. The town runs three markets in total: an indoor municipal food hall, a weekly outdoor street market with around 30 stalls, and the smaller Mercat dels Porxes artisan market held on the second Saturday of each month. Saturday morning is the practical day to visit, when all three can overlap in or around the old town.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
Monday1market
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
Tuesday1market
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
Wednesday1market
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
Thursday1market
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
Friday1market
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
Saturday3markets
- MunicipalBenissa Municipal Market
- StreetBenissa Street Market
- StreetMercat dels Porxes
SundayNo markets
Where to stay in Benissa
Benissa is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the old town centre, where you can walk to the weekly market and explore the historic streets without needing a car. Benissa Old Town puts you right in the middle of things and keeps the whole town within easy reach.
If you prefer a bit more comfort or want to be closer to the coast, the area around Benissa Costa is just a short drive away and has plenty of accommodation options with easy access back into town on market day.
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Municipal markets in Benissa
The Benissa Municipal Market is an indoor hall with around 10 stalls open Monday to Saturday. Traders here cover the everyday essentials: fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, and cheese and dairy. See the full listing for municipal markets in Benissa.
Street markets in Benissa
The Benissa Street Market runs every Saturday from 8am to 1:30pm along Carrer Hort de Bordes and Carrer San Nicolás, with around 30 stalls selling fresh fruit, flowers and plants, clothing, footwear, and handicrafts. It is the largest market in town.
The Mercat dels Porxes is a smaller outdoor market held on the second Saturday of each month, running 9am to 2pm and not held in July or August. It focuses on organic produce, fresh vegetables, cheese and dairy, and bread and pastries, making it the better stop for artisan and eco food finds. Both are listed under street markets in Benissa.
Visiting Benissa's markets
Saturday morning is the most rewarding time to visit, with the street market and municipal hall within easy walking distance of each other in the old town. Benissa sits in the Alicante province of the Marina Alta, midway along the Costa Blanca, so it is easy to combine with a market day in Calpe or Xàbia, which hold markets on other days. For current schedules and any seasonal changes, the Benissa tourism portal carries up-to-date information.
What day is the market in Benissa?
Saturday is market day in Benissa, when all three of the town's markets trade. The Benissa Street Market sets up along Carrer Hort de Bordes and Carrer San Nicolás with around 30 stalls, and the 10-stall municipal food hall, open Monday to Saturday, is a short walk away.
What time does Benissa street market open?
Benissa Street Market opens at 8am each Saturday and packs up at 1:30pm, so arriving before noon gives you the full run of around 30 stalls. The monthly Mercat dels Porxes keeps slightly later hours, running 9am to 2pm on the second Saturday of the month.
Is there a market in Benissa on Sunday?
No, none of Benissa's three markets trade on Sunday. The municipal food hall opens Monday to Saturday, the street market runs on Saturday morning only, and the Mercat dels Porxes sets up on the second Saturday of each month, so Saturday is the day to plan a visit around.
What can you buy at Benissa's markets?
Benissa's markets sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods, alongside clothing, footwear, flowers and plants, and handicrafts on the Saturday street stalls. The monthly Mercat dels Porxes adds organic produce and prepared foods.