Mercadillo Muchavista Street Market

Mercadillo Muchavista sets up every Thursday from 8am to 2pm along Avenida Elda in Sant Joan d'Alacant, just north of Alicante. It is an open-air clothing and household market rather than a food one, so come for a rail of shirts, a pair of shoes or a tray of bedding plants, and bring cash.

About Mercadillo Muchavista

The market runs once a week, on Thursday mornings only, and packs up by 2pm. Everything happens at street level on Avenida Elda, in the Muchavista part of town, with no covered hall and no permanent stalls, so the shape of it changes a little from week to week depending on who turns up.

Payment is cash across the board. There are no card terminals to rely on, so work out roughly what you want to spend before you arrive.

What you'll find at Mercadillo Muchavista

Clothing and textiles are the backbone of the market. Alongside them you'll find footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, books and magazines, and flowers and plants. There is no fresh produce or fish counter here, so if you are shopping for lunch you will need a food market instead.

How to get to Mercadillo Muchavista

The address is Av. Elda, 17, 03550 Sant Joan d'Alacant. Parking is available if you drive, which is the simplest option for carrying purchases home, though spaces near the avenue fill up through the morning. If the Thursday timing does not suit, see the other street markets in Sant Joan d'Alacant.

Where to stay in Sant Joan d'Alacant

Sant Joan d'Alacant is a small town, so staying in the Town Centre puts you within easy reach of Avenida Elda. For a beach-side base, Playa de Muchavista lets you combine the market with a morning by the sea.

What day is Mercadillo Muchavista?

Mercadillo Muchavista runs every Thursday, and only Thursday, from 8am to 2pm on Avenida Elda in Sant Joan d'Alacant. It is a weekly market with no second trading day, so a mid-week visit is the only way to catch it, and the stalls are packed away by early afternoon.

Does Mercadillo Muchavista take cards?

No, Mercadillo Muchavista trades in cash only, with no card payment at the stalls. Draw money out before you arrive on Thursday morning, since this is an open-air market along Avenida Elda rather than a covered hall with a cashpoint inside, and small notes are the easiest way to pay.

Is there parking at Mercadillo Muchavista?

Yes, Mercadillo Muchavista has parking, which is the practical option if you are driving out to Avenida Elda for the Thursday session. It is the only facility listed at this market, and spaces near the avenue fill up through the morning, so arriving closer to 8am than to 2pm gives you a better chance.