Alfafar Municipal Market
Alfafar's indoor municipal market has 25 stalls selling fresh produce, meat, fish, and bakery goods. Open Monday to Saturday from 7am, with wheelchair access and card payments.
Alfafar Municipal Market is a 25-stall indoor market on Carrer Julio Colomer, 4, serving the Alfafar community in Valencia's l'Horta Sud. It's one of the municipal markets in Alfafar and opens Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2pm, closed on Sundays. The building dates to 1952 and has a distinctive semicircular design with reinforced concrete beams and Arabic tile on the exterior, with access from both Carrer Julio Colomer at the front and Carrer San Sebastián at the rear.
What to buy
You'll find all the daily essentials here: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread from the bakery. With 25 stalls covering the full range of fresh produce, it's a practical stop for everyday shopping. Cash, contactless, and mobile payments are all accepted.
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Where to stay in Alfafar
Alfafar is a small town just south of Valencia city, so your best bet is to stay nearby and make a short trip to the market. Town Centre puts you close to the market on foot, while staying in Valencia City Centre gives you more hotel options and easy access by metro or bus.
If you want something between the two, the L'Horta Sud area has a handful of accommodation options that keep you well-placed for exploring the market towns south of the city without being too far from Valencia's centre.
Opening Hours
Every week — Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Tuesday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Wednesday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Thursday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Friday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Saturday | 07:00 – 14:00 | Open |
| Sunday (today) | — | Closed |
Tours & Activities in Alfafar
What You'll Find
Location
How to get to Alfafar Municipal Market
The market is at Carrer Julio Colomer, 4, in central Alfafar. Take Metro Line 1 towards Villanueva de Castellón and alight at Alfafar station for a short walk to the market. By car, take the V-31 motorway and exit at Alfafar, then follow signs to the town centre. Street parking is generally available nearby.
Facilities & Accessibility
Contact & Details
Stalls: 25
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Alfafar Municipal Market open? ▼
The market opens Monday to Saturday at 7am and closes at 2pm. It is closed on Sundays. Arriving before 10am gives you the best pick of fresh fish and produce before stocks start to thin out.
How many stalls does Alfafar Municipal Market have? ▼
There are 25 stalls inside the market, covering fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, cheese, dairy, and bread. It's a compact neighbourhood market, so you can cover everything in one loop.
Can you pay by card at Alfafar Municipal Market? ▼
Yes. The market accepts contactless and mobile payments alongside cash, so you don't need to carry exact change.
What is Alfafar Municipal Market known for? ▼
It's a traditional daily market serving the local community since 1952. The building itself is worth a look: a semicircular half-rotunda structure with reinforced concrete beams and an exterior of Arabic tile.
