Mercat dels Porxes

Mercat dels Porxes is a weekly outdoor market in Benissa, a town in Alicante province. In Spanish it's the Mercadillo de Benissa; in German, the Benissa Markt. The market sets up every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, bringing local producers and artisans together in the town centre. You'll find fresh fruits and vegetables, organic products, cheese and dairy, bread and bakery items, handicrafts and prepared foods.

What you'll find at Mercat dels Porxes

The market focuses on fresh, local produce. You'll pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables from regional growers, along with organic products if you prefer to avoid pesticides. The cheese and dairy section stocks local varieties alongside bread and bakery items, many baked fresh that morning.

Beyond food, you'll discover handmade handicrafts from local artisans, and prepared food stalls if you'd like to grab something ready to eat.

How to get to Mercat dels Porxes

Mercat dels Porxes operates in Benissa town centre. More details on the official page. For other markets nearby, check out street markets in Benissa.

Where to stay in Benissa

Benissa is a small town, so your best bet is to stay centrally in Town Centre, where you can walk to the Mercat dels Porxes without any fuss. If you prefer something with more of a holiday feel, the coastal area of Benissa Costa is just a short drive away and has a good selection of accommodation.

For a more characterful stay, some travellers choose to base themselves in nearby Calpe or Moraira and make the short trip into Benissa on market day, which works well if you want more options for places to sleep.

What day is Mercat dels Porxes?

Mercat dels Porxes runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm in Benissa town centre. It's a weekly market, so the same day and hours apply throughout the year, with stalls selling fresh produce, cheese, bread and handicrafts to browse each week.

What can you buy at Mercat dels Porxes?

Mercat dels Porxes sells fresh fruit and vegetables, organic products, cheese and dairy, bread and bakery items, handicrafts and prepared foods. Stalls set up in Benissa town centre every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, so the same range is on offer each week.