Plaza de Madrid Market

The 33 stalls cover all the fresh food basics: fish and seafood, meat and poultry, vegetables and fruit, cheese and dairy, and bread. The fish section draws regular customers, particularly during weekday mornings when selection is at its best. You'll also find olives, pickled goods, cured meats, and dried fruits. There's a café inside the market too, so a coffee mid-shop is easy. Stalls take cash, contactless cards and mobile payments, though acceptance varies from one counter to the next.

Staying in the city centre puts you within easy reach of Plaza de Madrid Market and Elche's other attractions. Try Hotel Huerto del Cura for a comfortable, well-located base, or look at options around City Centre if you want to walk to the market and the famous Palmeral.

If you prefer something more affordable, the El Pla neighbourhood has good budget options with easy access to the market and local transport links.

The market has three entrances: the main one on Plaza de Madrid nº 14, plus access from Calle José García Ferrández nº 12 and Calle José Navarro Orts nº 13. Municipal buses stop near the plaza and the central location is walkable from much of the city. Street parking is available around the square but fills quickly on busy mornings. The Mercado Plaza de Barcelona is the other covered market in Elche if you need an alternative, and the city also runs street markets on set days.