Municipal Markets in Xàbia
Alicante, Valencian Community · 2 municipal markets
Municipal markets in Xàbia are permanent covered halls rather than weekly stall runs, and the town has two: Barket i Mercat Municipal Market and Jávea Municipal Market. Both sell fresh fish, meat and produce daily. For the open-air side of town, see the street markets in Xàbia, or every market in Xàbia in one list.
Weekly Municipal Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
Monday1market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
Tuesday1market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
Wednesday2markets
- MunicipalBarket i Mercat Municipal Market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
Thursday2markets
- MunicipalBarket i Mercat Municipal Market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
Friday2markets
- MunicipalBarket i Mercat Municipal Market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
Saturday2markets
- MunicipalBarket i Mercat Municipal Market
- MunicipalJávea Municipal Market
SundayNo markets
What you'll find
Fish and seafood counters sit alongside meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and prepared food. Jávea Municipal Market is the larger of the two with 25 stalls, and Barket i Mercat covers the same ground on a smaller scale. Both have bars and prepared-food counters, so either works as a mid-morning stop as well as a shopping trip.
All Municipal Markets in Xàbia
Tips for visiting
Jávea Municipal Market opens earliest and stays open longest, from 8am to around 8pm Monday to Friday and until 5pm on Saturday. Barket i Mercat keeps shorter hours, Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, so it's worth checking which hall you're heading to before setting off. Wednesday and Thursday are the only days both halls trade at once. Neither opens on Sunday.
Where to stay in Xàbia
Staying in Xàbia Old Town puts you within walking distance of both halls and the main squares, which suits an early start at Jávea Municipal Market. For something closer to the sea, El Arenal has plenty of accommodation and good transport links back into the centre.
Are the municipal markets in Xàbia free to enter?
Yes, entry to both Barket i Mercat and Jávea Municipal Market is free. You only pay at the stalls for what you buy, and there's no charge to browse the counters or sit at the bar in either hall.
What time do the markets open in Xàbia?
Jávea Municipal Market opens at 8am, Monday to Saturday, and trades until around 8pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturday. Barket i Mercat opens later, at 10am, and only on Wednesday to Saturday, closing by 4pm. Neither market opens on Sunday.
What can I buy at Xàbia's municipal markets?
You'll find fresh fish and seafood, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables and bread across Xàbia's two municipal markets. Jávea Municipal Market also stocks prepared foods, and both halls have bars where you can eat what you've just bought.
Is there an indoor market in Xàbia (Jávea)?
Yes, Xàbia has two indoor municipal markets: Jávea Municipal Market and Barket i Mercat, both selling fresh fish, meat and produce under cover. Jávea Municipal Market is the larger of the two, with 25 stalls against Barket i Mercat's 15.
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