Xàtiva Medieval Market

Xàtiva Medieval Market sets up in the Centro Histórico of Xàtiva, in Valencia province, with 68 stalls of handicrafts, prepared foods and bread. Known in Spanish as the Mercado Medieval de Reyes, it is seasonal rather than a standing weekly fixture, and the exact schedule changes year to year, so check the official page for current dates before you travel. See all street markets in Xàtiva.

What you'll find at Xàtiva Medieval Market

The 68 stalls run to three things: handicrafts from artisan traders, prepared food to eat on the spot, and bread and bakery. No produce, no clothing rails, so this is a craft and street-food market rather than the general mercadillo most towns in the province run.

How to get to Xàtiva Medieval Market

The market fills the streets of the Centro Histórico, compact enough to walk end to end, so park once and cover it on foot. Every stall is outdoors, with no cover from sun or rain.

Where to stay in Xàtiva

Staying in Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of the medieval market and the town's main sights, and the historic centre is compact enough that you won't need a car.

For a comfortable base, Hotel Mont Sant is set in a historic building with views over the town, while Alameda de Jaume I keeps you close without being in the thick of it.

What day is Xàtiva Medieval Market?

Xàtiva Medieval Market has no fixed weekly day. It is a seasonal event, and the town announces the dates for each edition rather than running it to a standing calendar, so check the town hall's own announcement before setting out for the Centro Histórico, where all 68 stalls are set up.

What can you buy at Xàtiva Medieval Market?

Xàtiva Medieval Market sells handicrafts, prepared foods, and bread and bakery goods across its 68 stalls. The traders are artisans and cooks rather than greengrocers, so expect handmade wares and something to eat in your hand instead of the fruit, fish and clothing of a weekly market.

Do you need cash at Xàtiva Medieval Market?

Yes, carry cash for Xàtiva Medieval Market. No card payment is confirmed for any of its 68 stalls, and each artisan and food trader takes payment at their own pitch in the open-air historic centre. A modest amount in notes and coins covers most craft and street-food buys.