Callosa de Segura Municipal Market

Callosa de Segura Municipal Market, known locally as La Plaza, is a covered indoor market in the heart of Callosa de Segura, Alicante. The building dates from the early 20th century and was designed in a colonial style, with a central nave flanked by two lateral wings. Its 25 stalls open Monday to Saturday from 6am to 2pm, making it one of the earliest-opening covered markets in the Vega Baja. It is one of the municipal markets in Callosa de Segura that locals rely on daily for their fresh food shopping.

What to buy at Callosa de Segura Municipal Market

You'll find all the fresh staples across the 25 stalls: fruit and vegetables from the surrounding Segura river farmland, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, local cheeses and dairy, and fresh bread. The 6am opening draws early risers who want the best pick of the fish counter before the morning gets busy, and by 2pm the shutters are down for the day. Cash, contactless and mobile payments are all taken, though not every stall is set up for all three, so keep a few coins for the smaller traders.

How to get to Callosa de Segura Municipal Market

The market sits at Calle Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados 2A, near the Plaza de España in the town centre. It's easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the centre, with street parking available on the surrounding streets, and the hall has step-free wheelchair access. Callosa de Segura is accessible from Alicante city via the CV-91 and N-340 roads. More information is available on the official Mercado de Abastos website.

Where to stay in Callosa de Segura

Callosa de Segura is a small town, so your best bet is to stay in the town centre, where you'll be within easy walking distance of the municipal market and the main square. Town Centre puts you right in the middle of things without needing a car.

If you'd prefer a bit more choice in accommodation, the nearby city of Orihuela is just a short drive away and has more options to suit different budgets. Rural stays across Vega Baja del Segura keep you within easy reach of the town, and a 6am opening is a lot easier to make from ten minutes away than from the coast.

What time does Callosa de Segura Municipal Market open?

Callosa de Segura Municipal Market opens Monday to Saturday from 6am to 2pm and is closed on Sundays. That 6am start is unusually early for a covered market, and it is the fish and produce counters that reward it: arrive before 8am and the pick of the morning is still on the ice.

What is Callosa de Segura Municipal Market known for?

Callosa de Segura Municipal Market is known locally as La Plaza, and it is the town's main fresh food hall. Its 25 stalls cover fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread, and the building runs as a central nave with two lateral wings.

Where is Callosa de Segura Municipal Market?

Callosa de Segura Municipal Market is at Calle Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados 2A, 03360 Callosa de Segura, a short walk from the Plaza de España in the town centre. It is a covered hall with step-free wheelchair access, and there is street parking on the roads around it.

Can you pay by card at Callosa de Segura Municipal Market?

Yes, Callosa de Segura Municipal Market takes cards, with contactless and mobile payments accepted alongside cash. Not all 25 stalls are set up the same way, so carry some cash for the smaller traders, particularly before 8am when a counter may still be getting its morning going.