Pinoso Municipal Market

Pinoso Municipal Market (Mercado de Abastos Pinoso) is the covered food hall of Pinoso, and one of the markets in Pinoso, inland Alicante. It opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6am to 2pm, with 15 stalls selling the fresh daily essentials the town shops for.

About Pinoso Municipal Market

Pinoso, also known as El Pinós, is an inland Alicante town in the Medio Vinalopó valley at around 474 metres above sea level. The market is the town's main covered hall, wheelchair accessible and accepting cash, contactless, and mobile payments. It trades twice a week rather than daily, so Wednesday and Saturday are the two mornings to plan around; the town's other trading day is covered among the street markets in Pinoso.

What to buy at Pinoso Municipal Market

The 15 stalls cover fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods. Most everyday staples are available under one roof, which is what makes the hall a real alternative to the town's supermarkets on a Wednesday or Saturday morning. For a full overview, see the municipal markets in Pinoso.

How to get to Pinoso Municipal Market

Pinoso is around 50km from Alicante city. The market is centrally located in Pinoso town and easy to reach on foot from most of the centre. Bus services link Pinoso to nearby towns including Novelda and Villena, and to the broader Alicante province network.

Where to stay in Pinoso

Pinoso is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre, where the market and local bars are all within easy walking distance. Town Centre puts you a few minutes' walk from the hall, with no need for a car on a market morning.

If you prefer a bit more comfort or flexibility, the surrounding area has some rural accommodation worth checking out. Pinoso Surroundings is a good option if you have a car and want a quieter base while still being just a short drive from the market.

What days is Pinoso Municipal Market open?

Pinoso Municipal Market opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 6am to 2pm on both days, and is closed the rest of the week. Unlike food halls that trade Monday to Saturday, this one runs twice a week, so a Wednesday or Saturday morning is the only way to catch its 15 stalls.

What can you buy at Pinoso Municipal Market?

Pinoso Municipal Market's 15 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods. That covers a full week's food shopping under one roof, and the hall is indoors and wheelchair accessible, so a wet or hot morning makes no difference to the trip.

Where is Pinoso Municipal Market?

Pinoso Municipal Market is in the town of Pinoso, postcode 03650, in Alicante province, around 50km inland from Alicante city. The covered hall stands centrally in town and is walkable from most of the centre, with buses running in from nearby Novelda and Villena.

Can you pay by card at Pinoso Municipal Market?

Yes, Pinoso Municipal Market accepts cash, contactless cards, and mobile payments across its 15 stalls, so you can do a full shop without hunting for a cash machine first. The hall is also wheelchair accessible, and trades Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6am to 2pm.