Alborache Street Market

Alborache Street Market sets up in Plaza España in Alborache, a small town in the Buñol valley about 40 km southwest of Valencia city. It runs every Thursday and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00, with around 15 stalls spread across the main square. Stalls are cash only, so bring money with you. Arrive early for the best selection, as stallholders start packing up well before 2pm.

What you'll find at Alborache Street Market

The market focuses on clothing, footwear, leather goods and handicrafts. It's a compact mercadillo geared towards everyday essentials rather than fresh produce. You'll also find accessories and seasonal items depending on the time of year. For more options in the area, check other street markets in Alborache.

How to get to Alborache Street Market

The market is at Plaza España, right in the centre of Alborache. By car, take the A-3 motorway towards Madrid and exit at junction 322. Parking is available nearby, though spaces fill up on market mornings.

Where to stay in Alborache

Alborache is a small village, so accommodation options are limited locally. Staying in Town Centre puts you close to the market action, or you can base yourself in nearby Valencia city and make the short drive out for market day.

If you prefer to stay closer, look for rural houses and small guesthouses in Valencia Province, which offer a relaxed base with easy access to the village and surrounding area.

What day is Alborache Street Market?

Alborache Street Market runs twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, from 8:00 to 14:00. Both days follow the same schedule in Plaza España, in the centre of the village, with around 15 stalls set out across the square each time it opens.

What can you buy at Alborache Street Market?

Alborache Street Market's 15 or so stalls sell clothing, footwear, leather goods and handicrafts, rather than fresh produce. Traders set up in Plaza España every Thursday and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00, and everything is cash only, so bring money rather than relying on a card.

Is Alborache Street Market cash only?

Yes, Alborache Street Market is cash only, since all of its stalls take payment in cash rather than by card. There's no ATM at the market itself, so it's worth withdrawing money beforehand. The nearest banks are in the town centre, a short walk from the square, if you arrive without enough cash.