Mercados de la Tierra

Mercados de la Tierra is a weekly indoor market in Castalla, an inland town in the Alicante hinterland. It runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and the stalls take cash, contactless cards and mobile payments, so you are not tied to finding a cash machine first. It is one of the street markets in Castalla.

What you'll find at Mercados de la Tierra

Stalls cover fresh fruit and vegetables, organic products, prepared foods and local handicrafts. The selection leans towards locally grown and artisan goods from the Foia de Castalla valley, and the produce stalls are the core of it.

How to get to Mercados de la Tierra

The market is in Castalla, postcode 03420, inland from Alicante city, and it is wheelchair accessible throughout. For markets in the surrounding towns, see the Alicante province page.

Where to stay in Castalla

Castalla is a small town, so your best bet is staying centrally to keep the market within easy reach. Try Town Centre for the most convenient base, with local accommodation options close to everything.

If you'd prefer a bit more choice, the nearby city of Alcoy is a short drive away. Alcoy City Centre gives you a good range of hotels while still letting you make an easy trip out to the market.

What day is Mercados de la Tierra?

Mercados de la Tierra runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm in Castalla, inland Alicante. It is a weekly market, so the Saturday slot holds all year rather than rotating through the month. No trading is confirmed on any other day of the week.

Does Mercados de la Tierra take cards?

Yes, Mercados de la Tierra takes cards as well as cash. The listed payment options are cash, contactless card and mobile payment, which is unusual for a market of this kind, so you can shop the Saturday morning without drawing cash beforehand.

Is Mercados de la Tierra indoors?

Mercados de la Tierra is an indoor market, which sets it apart from the street markets around Alicante that trade in an open square. Saturday trading from 9am to 2pm therefore does not depend on the weather, and the space is wheelchair accessible throughout.