Villena Municipal Market

Villena Municipal Market, or Mercado Municipal de Villena, is a covered market in Villena, in the Alto Vinalopó valley of inland Alicante. Its 25 stalls open four days a week: Thursday from 7:00am to 2:00pm, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. It is the town's municipal market, and the trading is entirely indoors, so a wet morning changes nothing about the visit.

What to buy at Villena Municipal Market

The 25 stalls cover meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, nuts and dried fruits, wine and spirits, and prepared foods, with coffee and tea alongside them. There is a food court inside the building, so you can sit down with a coffee rather than shopping and leaving. Thursday is the long morning, opening an hour ahead of the rest at 7:00am, and Saturday runs an hour later than the weekdays, to 3:00pm.

How to get to Villena Municipal Market

The market is at Polígono Mercado Abastos, 31, 03400 Villena. The building is wheelchair accessible and fully under cover, and stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments. For anything the site cannot promise to hold, such as a closure for a local holiday, the market can be reached on +34 965 802 785. For the town's open-air trading, see street markets in Villena, or the wider Alicante province page.

Where to stay in Villena

Villena is a small town, so staying in or near the town centre puts you within easy walking distance of the Municipal Market and the main sights. Town Centre is your best bet, with a handful of hotels and guesthouses that won't break the bank.

If you want something with a bit more character, Hotel Restaurante Salvadora is a well-regarded local option that gives you a comfortable base without having to go far. You can reach the market on foot in just a few minutes from most central spots.

What time does Villena Municipal Market open?

Villena Municipal Market opens at 7:00am on Thursday and at 8:00am on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It closes at 2:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 3:00pm on Saturday. It does not open on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, so the four trading mornings run Wednesday to Saturday.

What can you buy at Villena Municipal Market?

Villena Municipal Market's 25 stalls sell meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, nuts and dried fruits, wine and spirits, and prepared foods, with coffee and tea as well. It is a covered market rather than an open-air one, so the same counters trade through all four days, Wednesday to Saturday.

Can you eat at Villena Municipal Market?

Yes, Villena Municipal Market has a food court inside the building, alongside stalls selling prepared foods, coffee and tea. That makes it workable as a mid-morning stop rather than a shop-and-go errand, particularly on Thursday, when the market opens at 7:00am, an hour ahead of the other three days.

Is Villena Municipal Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Villena Municipal Market is wheelchair accessible, and the whole market is indoors at Polígono Mercado Abastos, 31, rather than spread across an open square. Stalls take cash, contactless and mobile payments, and the market can be reached on +34 965 802 785 before you make the trip.