Markets in Benicarlo
Castellón, Valencian Community
The mercadillo de Benicarló draws locals and visitors alike across four weekly outdoor markets covering everything from fresh artichokes and organic produce to clothing, footwear and handmade jewellery. All markets run on a weekly schedule, making it easy to plan a visit around a specific day regardless of when you arrive in town.
Weekly Market Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
MondayNo markets▼
TuesdayNo markets▼
Wednesday2markets▼
ThursdayNo markets▼
Friday1market▼
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Where to stay in Benicarlo
Staying central is your best bet in Benicarló. The Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of the main market and the seafront, making it simple to combine a market visit with a stroll along the port.
If you prefer a hotel with more comfort and facilities, Hotel Teruel is a solid, well-located option that regular visitors tend to rely on. For something closer to the beach, Seafront has several good accommodation options that work well for a short stay.
Tours & Activities in Benicarlo
Street markets in Benicarló
The Benicarló Street Market and Benicarló Weekly Market are the town's two general markets, each running weekly with 25 stalls apiece. Both focus on clothing, footwear and handicrafts, making them the most practical option for visitors looking for everyday goods and local wares.
The Benicarló Artichoke Festival Gastronomic Market is the most distinctive of the four, dedicated to the produce that has given the town its Denomination of Origin status. Stalls carry fresh vegetables, organic produce, bread and pastries, and prepared foods, offering a more food-focused experience than the general markets.
The Benicarló Medieval Market rounds out the schedule with a different character altogether, bringing together handicrafts, clothing, footwear, jewellery and prepared foods in an outdoor setting. It is worth checking the local calendar in advance, as themed markets like this one can vary in timing across the year. For more market options along the northern Castellón coast, Vinaròs and Peñíscola are both within easy reach. Full schedules for the wider area are covered on the Castellón province page.
You can confirm current market dates and any festival events through the Benicarló tourism website.
Benicarló Street Market
Every week — Wednesday
Benicarló Weekly Market
Every week — Wednesday
Benicarló Medieval Market
Every week — Friday, Saturday, Sunday (May–Sep only)
Benicarló Artichoke Festival Gastronomic Market
Every week — Saturday, Sunday
Qué día es el mercadillo en Benicarló?
Benicarló has four weekly markets running on different days. The general street markets each run once a week, and the Artichoke Festival Gastronomic Market and Medieval Market follow their own weekly schedules. Check the market day calendar above for exact days.
Is there a clothing market in Benicarló?
Yes, both the Benicarló Street Market and the Benicarló Weekly Market sell clothing and footwear, each with 25 stalls. The Medieval Market also includes clothing and footwear alongside handicrafts and jewellery.