Carcaixent Market

Carcaixent Market is a covered indoor market on Carrer de Ramón y Cajal in Carcaixent, open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm and closed on Sundays. Built in the 1930s, its modernist building holds 25 stalls and is the town's main covered municipal market. Carcaixent sits in La Ribera Alta, one of Valencia's main orange-growing areas.

What to buy at Carcaixent Market

Citrus is the standout, with oranges from the surrounding groves on the fruit and vegetable counters through the season. The rest of the 25 stalls cover meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread from local bakers. For an outdoor alternative, the Carcaixent street market runs on Tuesdays.

How to get to Carcaixent Market

The market is on Carrer de Ramón y Cajal in the town centre, with street parking on surrounding roads. Carcaixent train station is on the Valencia-Gandia line, with regular direct services to Valencia city.

Where to stay in Carcaixent

Carcaixent is a small town, so staying centrally puts the market within a few minutes' walk. Try Town Centre for easy access to the market and the surrounding streets.

What time does Carcaixent Market open?

Carcaixent Market opens at 8am Monday to Saturday and closes at 2pm, with no Sunday trading. The same hours apply on every one of those six days, so there is no late night or half day to plan around. You'll find the hall on Carrer de Ramón y Cajal in the town centre.

What is Carcaixent Market known for?

Carcaixent Market is known for citrus, since the town sits in La Ribera Alta, one of Valencia's main orange-growing districts, and the fruit and vegetable stalls carry local oranges through the season. Alongside them, the hall's stalls also cover meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread from local bakers.

How many stalls does Carcaixent Market have?

Carcaixent Market has 25 stalls under a single covered roof. Between them they cover fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery, which is enough to do a full week's food shop without leaving the building.

Does Carcaixent Market accept card payments?

Yes, Carcaixent Market takes card payments, with stalls listing contactless and mobile payment alongside cash. Acceptance still varies from one counter to the next, so it is worth carrying some cash for smaller purchases. The hall is also wheelchair accessible, so the whole shop can be done without steps.