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.

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.

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.