Benicasim Market

Benicasim Market sets up every Thursday from 8am to 2pm in Benicàssim, a coastal town on the Castellón shoreline. Locals know it as the Mercadillo del jueves. Around 130 stalls fill the parking area between Paseo Pérez Bayer and Calle El Clot, split between fresh food and general merchandise. Bring cash, as the stalls here take nothing else.

What you'll find at Benicasim Market

The market splits roughly into 39 food stalls and 91 general merchandise stalls. The food end runs to seasonal fruit and vegetables, and the rest covers clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, jewellery, handicrafts, and books and magazines. It is one of the larger street markets in Benicàssim.

How to get to Benicasim Market

The market runs along the parking area between Paseo Pérez Bayer and Calle El Clot in central Benicàssim, walkable from most parts of town, and the site is listed as wheelchair accessible. The Benicàssim town hall publishes official details on stall regulations and available pitches.

Where to stay in Benicasim

Staying near the beach puts you close to everything in Benicasim, and Beachfront Area gives you an easy walk to the market and the shore. For a comfortable hotel option, Hotel Voramar is a reliable choice with a good location close to the action.

If you prefer something quieter, the Town Centre has smaller guesthouses and is just as convenient for reaching the market on foot.

What day is Benicasim Market?

Benicasim Market runs every Thursday from 8am to 2pm, week in week out through the year, including public holidays unless the town hall decides otherwise. Stalls fill the parking area between Paseo Pérez Bayer and Calle El Clot, and traders begin packing away before the 2pm finish.

What can you buy at Benicasim Market?

Benicasim Market's 39 food stalls sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, and its 91 general merchandise stalls cover clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, jewellery, handicrafts, and books and magazines. Come early on the Thursday morning if you want the pick of the produce.

Do I need cash at Benicasim Market?

Yes, Benicasim Market takes cash only. None of its roughly 130 stalls is listed as accepting cards, so draw money out in the town centre before you go on Thursday morning. Small notes and coins are worth having for the fruit and vegetable stalls.

Is Benicasim Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Benicasim Market is listed as wheelchair accessible. It sets up outdoors on the parking area between Paseo Pérez Bayer and Calle El Clot rather than inside a hall, so the stalls are reached at street level, and it trades from 8am to 2pm on a Thursday.