Rojales Street Market

Rojales Street Market, the Mercadillo de Rojales, sets up every Thursday from 8am to 2pm on Avenida Justo Quesada in Rojales, on the southern Costa Blanca. Around 40 stalls trade for the morning, selling fruit and vegetables, clothing and flowers. It is the town's weekly street market, and stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments.

What you'll find at Rojales Street Market

Four things fill the 40 stalls: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, clothing and textiles, and flowers and plants. Everything is outdoors, and the site is wheelchair accessible with a children's play area.

How to get to Rojales Street Market

The market runs along Avenida Justo Quesada in Rojales, postcode 03170, inland from Guardamar del Segura in Alicante province. Come on a Thursday morning: by 2pm the stalls are gone and the street is back to normal.

Where to stay in Rojales

Staying in the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of the market, and you'll find a good selection of accommodation around Town Centre. The nearby resort area of Ciudad Quesada is also a popular base, with plenty of options to suit different budgets at Ciudad Quesada.

If you prefer to be right by the coast, Guardamar del Segura is just a short drive away and makes a great alternative, especially if you're combining your visit with a beach day.

What day is Rojales Street Market?

Rojales Street Market runs on Thursday, from 8am to 2pm on Avenida Justo Quesada. It is a weekly market with no seasonal break, so the Thursday morning slot holds all year, and there is no second trading day. Around 40 stalls set up, and by 2pm they have packed away.

What can you buy at Rojales Street Market?

Rojales Street Market sells four things across its 40 stalls: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, clothing and textiles, and flowers and plants. It is a general street market rather than a food market, so you can do a week's fruit and veg shop and buy a shirt or a pot plant at the same stop.

Can you pay by card at Rojales Street Market?

Yes, stalls at Rojales Street Market take contactless and mobile payments as well as cash, which is unusual for a Spanish street market. Carry some cash anyway for the smaller pitches, and remember the market only trades on Thursday between 8am and 2pm.

Is Rojales Street Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rojales Street Market is listed as wheelchair accessible, with the stalls set out along Avenida Justo Quesada at street level rather than inside a building. It is an entirely open-air market, and there is a children's play area on the site.