El Fogón Antiques Market

El Fogón Antiques Market sets up every Sunday in Guardamar del Segura, on the southern Costa Blanca. Around 25 stalls open from 7am to 2:15pm next to the Las Rabosas football ground, selling antiques, vintage collectibles, jewellery, books and handicrafts. Locally it is known as the mercadillo de antigüedades El Fogón, and it runs alongside the town's other street markets in Guardamar del Segura. Bring cash, since no stall here takes cards, and come early: the best pieces go first and stalls start packing up by midday.

What you'll find at El Fogón Antiques Market

The stalls lean towards antiques and second-hand curiosities: vintage furniture, retro decorative objects, old tools, vinyl records, costume jewellery and silverware. Second-hand books and magazines take up several tables, and local artisans bring handmade leather goods and ceramics. Prices are negotiable at most stalls, so haggle.

How to get to El Fogón Antiques Market

The market is at Polígono Polideportivo Las Rabosas, on the edge of town. Free parking is available around the sports ground, though spaces fill up by mid-morning on busy Sundays. From Alicante, take the N-332 south along the coast. The site is flat and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome. It is a short drive from Torrevieja, and Alicante province has plenty more.

Where to stay in Guardamar del Segura

Guardamar del Segura is small enough to cross on foot, so Town Centre is the most convenient base for a 7am start, with cafes and shops on the doorstep. For more of a seaside feel, Guardamar Beach has plenty of accommodation and is still a short drive from El Fogón.

What day is El Fogón Antiques Market?

El Fogón Antiques Market runs every Sunday from 7am to 2:15pm, all year round. Sunday is the only day the antiques stalls set up, and there is no seasonal break in the schedule. Arrive before 10am for first look at the 25 stalls, since traders begin packing up by midday.

What can you buy at El Fogón Antiques Market?

El Fogón Antiques Market sells antiques, handicrafts, jewellery and second-hand books and magazines across around 25 stalls. Expect vintage furniture, retro decorative objects, old tools, vinyl records, costume jewellery and silverware, alongside handmade leather goods and ceramics from local artisans. Stock changes week to week depending on which traders turn up.

Where is El Fogón Antiques Market located?

El Fogón Antiques Market sets up at Polígono Polideportivo Las Rabosas in Guardamar del Segura, postcode 03140, on the edge of town beside the football ground. It is an open-air site with step-free access and free parking around the sports ground, reached from Alicante on the N-332 coast road.

Do I need cash at El Fogón Antiques Market?

Yes, El Fogón Antiques Market is cash only, and none of its 25 stalls run a card machine. Withdraw euros in Guardamar del Segura town centre before you go, as there is no cash machine at the Las Rabosas site. Small notes also make haggling over a price easier.