Street Markets in Benissa

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Street markets in Benissa, sometimes searched for as Benissa markt, run on Saturdays. The town's two street markets, Benissa Street Market and Mercat dels Porxes, typically open around 8am and close by 1:30pm, putting out around 30 stalls between them selling bread, cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, clothing and handicrafts.

All Street Markets in Benissa

Benissa Street Market

Weekly Saturday market with around 30 stalls selling fresh produce, flowers, handicrafts and clothing through Benissa's historic centre.

Every week on Saturday

Mercat dels Porxes

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Runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm in Benissa. Local market selling fresh produce, organic products, cheese, bread and handmade crafts.

Every week on Saturday

Tips for visiting

Arrive early in the morning, ideally by 9am, to browse the best selection of fresh produce and avoid the midday heat. Bring cash, as many stall holders may not accept card payments.

Benissa also has a covered municipal market running on other days of the week; see all markets in Benissa for both types together, or browse markets across Alicante province.

Where to stay in Benissa

If you're staying over for market day, Benissa Old Town puts you within walking distance of both Saturday markets and the rest of the town's shops and bars. For something closer to the coast, Benissa Costa has more accommodation choice and is a short drive back into town before the markets pack up at 1:30pm.

Are street markets in Benissa free to enter?

Yes, entry to Benissa Street Market and Mercat dels Porxes is free. Both run on Saturday mornings and you only pay stall holders directly for whatever you buy.

What time do street markets in Benissa open?

Both of Benissa's Saturday street markets usually open around 8am and close by 1:30pm. Benissa Street Market is the larger of the two, with around 30 stalls, while Mercat dels Porxes runs alongside it on the same morning, so a single visit before early afternoon covers both markets.

What can you buy at Benissa's street markets?

Benissa's Saturday street markets sell bread and bakery, cheese and dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, clothing, footwear and handicrafts. Stalls at Benissa Street Market and Mercat dels Porxes cover both fresh produce and household goods, so one Saturday morning visit takes in most of what the town's market scene has to offer.