FRIDAY
Gata de Gorgos Street Market
Gata de Gorgos, Alicante, Valencian Community
At a Glance
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- Gata de Gorgos, Alicante
Weekly Friday market in Plaza Nueva, 9am to 2pm, with fruit, vegetables, clothing and flowers. Cash only, and the wicker shops are a minute away.
Gata de Gorgos Street Market sets up every Friday from 9am to 2pm in Plaza Nueva, in the centre of Gata de Gorgos. It is a weekly open-air market drawing shoppers from across the Marina Alta, and stalls are cash only, so bring euros. Traders begin packing away before the 2pm close, which makes a morning visit the safe one.
What you'll find at Gata de Gorgos Street Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables from surrounding farms make up the core of the market. You'll also find clothing, shoes, bedding and towels alongside fresh flowers and plants, which are especially good during spring and summer. Gata de Gorgos is famous for its wicker and basketry shops on the main street, so it's worth combining a market visit with a browse through the craft stores.
Where to stay in Gata de Gorgos
Gata de Gorgos is a small village, so the simplest base is the Town Centre, a few minutes on foot from Plaza Nueva. If you would rather be on the coast, Jávea and Denia are both a short drive away and carry a far wider choice of hotels and apartments.
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Opening Hours
Every week on Friday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | — | Closed |
| Wednesday | — | Closed |
| Thursday | — | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
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What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Gata de Gorgos Street Market
Plaza Nueva sits in the town centre, easy to find on foot. Gata de Gorgos is on the N-332 between Denia and Calpe. From the AP-7 motorway, take exit 63 and follow signs into town. Parking is available near the centre. Bus services also connect Gata de Gorgos with nearby coastal towns. For more market days in the area, check the street markets in Gata de Gorgos page.
What day is Gata de Gorgos market?
Gata de Gorgos Street Market runs every Friday from 9am to 2pm in Plaza Nueva, in the centre of the town. It is weekly and runs year round, with no seasonal break, so any Friday morning works. Stalls start coming down before the 2pm close, so aim to arrive by midday.
Do stalls at Gata de Gorgos market take cards?
No, stalls at Gata de Gorgos Street Market are cash only, so bring euros with you. There is no cash machine on Plaza Nueva itself, and the nearest banks are a short walk away on the main street, which makes it easier to draw money out before Friday morning.
What is Gata de Gorgos known for?
Gata de Gorgos is known for handmade wicker, cane and rattan work, sold from the craft shops that line the main street through the town. The Friday street market in Plaza Nueva is the other draw, bringing fruit, vegetables, clothing, shoes and flowers into the square from 9am to 2pm.
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Other Markets in Gata de Gorgos
Fira Gata al Carrer
Runs every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Gata de Gorgos' largest street market with 100 stalls of handicrafts, textiles, and local food.
Every week on Saturday, Sunday
Rastro Depo
Runs every Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Indoor market with clothing, fresh produce, and general goods.
Every week on Sunday