Markets in Sant Joan d'Alacant
Alicante, Valencian Community
The mercadillo Muchavista is one of six weekly street markets in Sant Joan d'Alacant, a residential town just north of Alicante. The markets run across the week and between them cover fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, footwear, handicrafts, flowers, organic produce, jewellery and antiques. With no municipal market hall in town, the street markets are the main place to shop local.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Sant Joan d'Alacant
Sant Joan d'Alacant is a small town, so your best bet is to stay in the Town Centre, where you'll be within easy reach of the local markets and the main amenities. Alicante city is just a few minutes away too, giving you more options if you want a wider choice of places to eat and sleep.
If you prefer to base yourself nearby, Alicante City Centre is a practical choice, with good transport links that make day trips to Sant Joan d'Alacant straightforward. You can be in town in under ten minutes by car or bus, which keeps things simple.
Tours & Activities in Sant Joan d'Alacant
Street markets in Sant Joan d'Alacant
Santa Faz Street Market is the largest market in town, with around 40 stalls on Avenida de Alicante. It runs weekly and stocks clothing, footwear, handicrafts, books and jewellery, making it the most varied of the six markets for browsing.
The Mercadillo Muchavista draws shoppers to the Muchavista neighbourhood each week with stalls selling clothing, handicrafts, footwear, books and flowers and plants. The San Juan de Alicante Street Market, with approximately 30 stalls, focuses on fresh fruit, vegetables and clothing and is a practical stop for everyday shopping.
Sant Joan d'Alacant also hosts two organic and eco-focused markets. Mercado de Arrels specialises in organic produce, and Sant Joan Market Eco y Vintage pairs organic goods with secondhand clothing. For antiques and vintage finds, the Rastro Benimagrell Vintage market runs weekly with a mix of clothing and antiques.
Mercadillo Muchavista Street Market
Every week — Thursday
San Juan de Alicante Street Market
Every week — Saturday
Santa Faz Street Market
Every week — Sunday
Sant Joan d'Alacant Rastro Vintage
Every week — Sunday
Sant Joan Market Eco y Vintage
Every week — Sunday
Mercado de Arrels
Every week — Sunday
Visiting the markets
Sant Joan d'Alacant sits between Alicante and El Campello along the Costa Blanca, and the tram line connecting those two towns stops in town, making it straightforward to reach the markets without a car. You can find official information about market schedules on the Sant Joan d'Alacant tourism website.