The mercadillo playa Gandía draws locals and visitors alike to Grau i Platja, the beach district of Gandía on the Mediterranean coast of Valencia province. There are three outdoor street markets here, all running weekly, with stalls selling clothing, footwear, jewellery, handicrafts, flowers and plants.
Staying close to the beach puts you right in the heart of things in Grau i Platja. The Playa de Gandia is the most convenient base, with easy access to the market area and the seafront. If you prefer somewhere with a bit more character, look at options around El Grau, where you can walk to the port and the local shops without needing a car.
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Street markets in Grau i Platja
Gandía Beach Street Market is the largest market in the area, with 40 stalls spread across the seafront zone. You'll find clothing, footwear, jewellery, handicrafts, and flowers and plants on offer, making it a good stop for browsing gifts or picking up summer wear.
The Rose of the Winds Square Sunday Market sets up on Plaza Rosa dels Vents and runs every Sunday. Stalls here cover clothing, footwear, jewellery, and handicrafts, and the square location makes it easy to combine with a morning walk along the promenade.
The Grau Thursday Market adds a mid-week option for visitors staying in the area for longer stretches. It runs outdoors every Thursday, though the exact stall count is not confirmed.
For current opening hours and any seasonal schedule changes, the Visit Gandía tourism site is the most reliable source. If you plan to explore further along the coast, the markets in Oliva are a short drive to the south.
Around 40 stalls on Plaza de la Rosa dels Vents every Sunday from 8.30am to 2pm, selling clothing, footwear, jewellery and handicrafts in Gandía's beach district.
Every Sunday on the Passeig Rosa dels Vents seafront at Gandía beach, 144 stalls of clothing, crafts and food. Mornings September to June, evenings in July and August.
Runs every Thursday from 9am to 2pm at Plaça de la Marina, an outdoor square in Grau i Platja on the Valencia coast.
When is the market at Gandía beach?
Grau i Platja has markets on Thursdays (Grau Thursday Market) and Sundays (Gandía Beach Street Market and Rose of the Winds Square Sunday Market), all running weekly outdoors.
What is sold at the Gandía beach market?
Gandía Beach Street Market and the other stalls in Grau i Platja sell clothing, footwear, jewellery, handicrafts, and flowers and plants. The largest of the three, Gandía Beach Street Market, has 40 stalls covering all of these categories.