Gandía Vintage Market

Three kinds of stall dominate the square: antiques, second-hand clothing and textiles, and handicrafts. There is no fixed roster of traders, so what is laid out at Plaza del Prado y Raval on one Saturday will not be the same the next, and the whole thing is worth walking twice before you commit to anything. No payment options are confirmed for the market, so carry cash.

Staying near the beach area puts you close to the action, and Gandia's Playa de Gandia strip has plenty of hotels to suit different budgets. Playa de Gandia is a solid base, with the town centre just a short drive or bus ride away from where the vintage market sets up.

If you'd prefer to be right in the heart of things, look for accommodation in the old town itself. The Gandia City Centre keeps you within easy walking distance of the market and the rest of the town's shops and cafes.

The market runs at Plaza del Prado y Raval in central Gandia, close enough to the old town to reach on foot from anywhere in the centre. Everything is outdoors and at street level, and the five-hour window means arriving before midday leaves you time to work through the square properly.