Cocentaina Street Market

Cocentaina Street Market sets up every Thursday from 8:00 to 14:00 at Plaça el Pla in Cocentaina, Alicante province. Around 70 stalls fill the central plaza with a mix of clothing, footwear, leather goods, jewellery, handicrafts and antiques. This is a cash-only market, so bring coins and small notes.

What you'll find at Cocentaina Street Market

The stalls are general goods rather than food. You'll find everyday clothing and shoes alongside leather bags, costume jewellery and handmade crafts, plus a run of antiques and second-hand pitches. Dogs are welcome among the stalls. It's one of several street markets in Cocentaina, in Alicante province.

How to get to Cocentaina Street Market

The market is at Plaça el Pla in Cocentaina's town centre. If you're driving, street parking is available around the historic centre. The plaza is well signposted from the main roads entering town, and the old quarter around it is a short walk once the stalls come down at 14:00.

Where to stay in Cocentaina

Cocentaina is a small town, so your best bet is to stay right in the centre, where you can walk to the market with ease. Town Centre puts you close to everything, and accommodation here tends to be good value.

If you prefer a little more comfort, the Hotel Odón is a reliable option with a good reputation in the area.

What day is Cocentaina Street Market?

Cocentaina Street Market runs every Thursday from 8:00 to 14:00 at Plaça el Pla, in the middle of town. It is a weekly market, so the Thursday slot holds through the year, and stalls start packing away before the 14:00 close. Mornings are when the full run of around 70 pitches is up.

What can you buy at Cocentaina Street Market?

Cocentaina Street Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, costume jewellery, handicrafts and antiques across roughly 70 stalls. It is general goods rather than food, so there is no fresh produce counter. The antiques and second-hand pitches are the part worth walking slowly.

Does Cocentaina Street Market take cards?

No, Cocentaina Street Market is cash only, so draw money out before you get to Plaça el Pla. No card payment is listed for the market, and there is no cash machine guaranteed at the plaza itself. Small notes and coins are the easiest thing to carry for a morning of small buys.

Can you take a dog to Cocentaina Street Market?

Yes, Cocentaina Street Market is pet-friendly, so a dog on a lead is fine among the stalls. The whole market is outdoors in Plaça el Pla with no indoor hall to get through, and it runs from 8:00 to 14:00 on a Thursday, so it stays a morning outing.