Javea Saturday Municipal Market Mercadillo

Fresh fruit and vegetables make up the bulk of the pitches, with fish and seafood, meat and poultry sold from their own dedicated stalls. Cheese and dairy and a bread and bakery stall fill out the food side.

Clothing and textiles are the one non-food category here, which is what separates a Saturday mercadillo from a produce stall or two. Everything is outdoors and everything packs away by 2pm, so the last half hour is thinner than the first.

Staying in the old town area puts you closest to the Saturday market, and you can walk to the stalls without any hassle. Try Casco Antiguo for a good base, with plenty of accommodation options a short stroll from the action.

If you prefer to be near the beach, Arenal Beach is a popular choice with easy access into town. The Parador de Javea is a reliable option right on the seafront if you want something more comfortable to come back to after a morning browsing the market.

No street address is recorded for the Saturday mercadillo, so check the official page for the exact pitch before setting out. Javea spreads across a hillside old town, a working port and the Arenal beach strip, and they are far enough apart that it is worth knowing which one you are walking to. For other options in the area, see the rest of the markets in Alicante province.