Orba Neighbourhood Market

Orba Neighbourhood Market runs twice a week on Plaza Poeta Miguel Hernández in Alfafar, around 10 kilometres south of Valencia city. Around 25 stalls set up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to 2pm, selling clothing, footwear, handicrafts and plants. Go before 11am, while the racks are still full.

What you'll find at Orba Neighbourhood Market

The 25 stalls cover clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handmade crafts, and flowers and plants, so this is a market for a pair of shoes or something for the balcony rather than a food shop. The plaza is flat and step-free, and it has a children's play area to one side. See the full list of street markets in Alfafar for the rest of the town.

How to get to Orba Neighbourhood Market

The market sets up at Plaza Poeta Miguel Hernández (Pl. Poeta Miguel Hernández, 13) in central Alfafar, around 10 kilometres south of Valencia city. Alfafar is on Valencia's metro and regional bus network, and the plaza is walkable from most parts of town.

Where to stay in Alfafar

Alfafar is a small town just south of Valencia city, so most visitors base themselves in the wider Valencia area and make the short trip out. Staying in City Centre or Ruzafa puts you close to good transport links.

To be nearer the stalls, look at Alfafar town centre or along Avenida de Gavina, which is quieter and within walking distance of the plaza.

What days does Orba Neighbourhood Market run?

Orba Neighbourhood Market runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8am to 2pm on both days. It is a weekly market with no seasonal break, and around 25 stalls set up each of the two days on Plaza Poeta Miguel Hernández in Alfafar. Arrive before 11am for the fullest choice.

What can you buy at Orba Neighbourhood Market?

Orba Neighbourhood Market sells clothing and textiles, footwear and leather goods, handicrafts, and flowers and plants across its 25 stalls. Food is not among its four product categories, so it suits anyone after clothes, shoes or a plant rather than a weekly grocery shop.

Where is Orba Neighbourhood Market?

Orba Neighbourhood Market is at Plaza Poeta Miguel Hernández 13, 46910 Alfafar, in Valencia province, about 10 kilometres south of Valencia city centre. Alfafar sits on the metro and regional bus network, and the plaza is step-free and walkable from most parts of the town.

Do stalls accept cards at Orba Neighbourhood Market?

Yes, stalls at Orba Neighbourhood Market accept cards as well as cash, which is not the case at every Spanish street market. Card readers still depend on the individual trader, so carry some cash for small purchases and for anyone whose terminal is not working.