- Carratraca Holds a Friday Street Market - Vivien Pelmore
All visitors to the Costa del Sol will have enjoyed a street market and even a boot sale, picking up a bargain or two, maybe some fresh produce and enjoying the atmosphere and local colour.
However many people like to combine a pleasant journey inland with a visit to a local street market, boot sale or one of the popular organic farmers markets. Organic farmers markets selling quality fresh produce and craft fairs are now commonplace in some of the inland towns a few kilometres from the coast and are attracting visitors and locals alike. There is plenty of local produce available at the organic farmers markets.
Homemade goods such as jams and pickles, pies, flans,cakes and tarts fill the stalls and look absolutely delicious.
The craft fairs attract talented artists from all over the region showing-off their handcrafted goods. Jewellery, carpentry, painting, ceramics and many other types of handicrafts can all be found making it an ideal places to search out that gift for somebody special .
All of these markets and boot sales take place during the morning, beginning between 9am and 10am and finishing around 2pm. Other times are stated alongside. It is always best to check with the local press before setting off because local fiestas and ferias can sometimes affect the markets.
Sunday Markets and Boot Sales a Short Drive From the Costa del Sol
- Cártama, near train station - street market.
- Coin undercover market la Trocha commercial centre.
- Mijas Hipódromo race track - boot sale.
- Pizarra, opposite Día supermarket - boot sale.
- Ronda - street market .
- Ronda Hotel Molino del Puente - farmers and craft market 11.30.-15.00 last sunday each month.
A Monday Arts and Crafts Market Close to Marbella
- Benahávis - in the main square from 11.30-15.30.
On Tuesday There are Four Inland Street Markets to Visit
- Antequera, by bullring - street market.
- Churriana - street market .
- Mollina - street market in Calle Diamantino Garcia.
- Monda - street market.
On Wednesday two Inland Markets can be Visited
- Alhaurin de la Torre - street market.
- Mollina, Hotel Saydo - home made produce, books and lots more.
Street Markets and a Boot Sale on Thursday
- Coin, La Trocha Shopping Centre - street market.
- Woody's Garden Centre, Coín-Cártama road, km 4,3 - market and bootsale.
- Alhaurin el Grande - street market.
- Ardales - street market.
- Ojén - street market.
Friday Markets are Held in Three Pretty Inland Villages
- Alozaina - street market.
- Carratraca - street market.
- Gaucín - street market.
Saturday is a Good day for Organic Produce Shopping
- Alhaurin de la Torre - organic farmer's market every 2nd Saturday.
- Coín - street market and organic farmer's market every 3rd Saturday.
- Estación de Cártama - organic farmers market every 1st Saturday.
- Istán - street market.
- Pizarra - organic farmer's market every last Saturday of month.
The Costa del Sol and its Inland Villages are a Great Place to Find Street Markets
Practically every day of the week visitors can find a street market, craft fair , organic farmers market or a boot sale somewhere on the Costa del Sol or one of its inland villages. The Andalucian tourist website is full of information on destinations, shopping and things to do and see and is worth checking out.
For visitors wanting information on coastal street markets then please see this further article.
Vivien Pelmore - I love travelling, exploring new places and finding out as much as I can. Andalucia in Spain is my home and has been since 1997 although I ...
