Alboraya Municipal Market

Alboraya Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal Alboraya) is a covered indoor market on Calle Cervantes, 19 in Alboraya, a small town just north of Valencia city famous for its huerta farmland and horchata. With 25 stalls, it opens Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm, the same hours six days a week, and closes on Sundays.

What to buy at Alboraya Municipal Market

The stalls cover the full range of daily staples: fresh fruit and vegetables from the surrounding huerta, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and fresh bread and bakery goods. As one of the municipal markets in Alboraya, it's rooted in the area's agricultural tradition and draws a regular crowd of locals. Contactless and mobile payments are accepted alongside cash. The hall is covered and entry is wheelchair accessible, so the whole shop stays out of the rain and the summer heat.

How to get to Alboraya Municipal Market

The market is at Calle Cervantes, 19, 46120 Alboraya. From Valencia city centre, take Metrovalencia Line 3 to Alboraya-Peris Aragó station and walk from there. Several EMT bus routes also connect Valencia with Alboraya town centre. Street parking is available nearby, though spaces fill up quickly on weekday mornings when the market is busiest.

Where to stay in Alboraya

Alboraya is a small coastal town just north of Valencia city, so most visitors find it easiest to stay in Valencia City Centre and make the short trip out by metro or bike. The market is very accessible from the capital, and you'll have far more accommodation options there.

If you'd prefer to stay closer, look at options in Playa de la Patacona, the beachside strip right on Alboraya's doorstep, where you'll find a handful of apartments and smaller hotels within easy walking distance of the market.

What time does Alboraya Municipal Market open?

Alboraya Municipal Market opens Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm, and closes on Sundays. Those are the same hours every trading day, Wednesday included, so there is no afternoon or evening session to catch. Arrive before 11am for the widest choice at the fish and meat counters.

What can you buy at Alboraya Municipal Market?

Alboraya Municipal Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery goods across its 25 stalls. The fruit and vegetable counters draw on the huerta farmland that surrounds the town, and the fish, meat and bakery counters cover the rest of a daily shop.

Where is Alboraya Municipal Market?

Alboraya Municipal Market is at Calle Cervantes, 19, 46120 Alboraya, in the town centre just north of Valencia city. The nearest station is Alboraya-Peris Aragó on Metrovalencia Line 3, a short walk away, and EMT bus routes from Valencia stop in the town centre too.

Is Alboraya Municipal Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Alboraya Municipal Market is listed as wheelchair accessible, so a shopper using a wheelchair or a walking frame can get into the hall and around the 25 stalls. If you want to check anything specific before setting off, the market's phone number is +34 961 858 777.