Markets and Flea Markets in Altea, don't miss them!

Since ancient times, the Costa Blanca has been an important point of commercial exchange. Ships loaded with goods arrived at coastal towns and, after selling their merchandise, left replete with food, metals, crafts, and a countless number of high-quality items from nearby villages. Today, that tradition still lives on in the markets and craft fairs of Altea.

What do the Markets of Altea Offer?

At Altea’s markets, the highest quality and a wide variety of products are available. The Mediterranean sun, fertile land, and moisture are the perfect components for agriculture, which is one of the region’s most representative symbols.

Walking through the Markets of Altea, you can see fruits and vegetables grown in this land. Their flavor is quite different from others, as they have ripened in the sun and been harvested at their optimal point. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other typical local vegetables are perfect for baking, with a bit of oil and Mediterranean salt, of course. They are also delicious grilled or cooked over coals.

Other delicious products you can obtain firsthand at the market include rice, pickles, Requena’s sausages, wine, spirits, and fresh fruit. Sweets also have their place at some stalls.

But vendors don’t only offer food. Some kiosks showcase handmade products, carved wood or made from clay and baked in ceramic ovens. Others are made of metal and handcrafted with care.

Leather and hides have also been part of the Mediterranean industry. In these Altea markets, you can find footwear of the highest quality, handmade, extremely comfortable, and with exceptional durability.

Finally, you will find a lot of textiles. Some surrounding textile factories supply local merchants, who then offer excellent garments at very good prices. A perfect opportunity to save without sacrificing quality or comfort.

When is the Altea market?

If you are spending a few days in the area, we recommend visiting the Altea market. Vendors set up their stalls every week to offer a wide variety of products. This event takes place every Tuesday on Ingeniero Muñoz Street and nearby streets, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Occasionally, the location may change to comply with recommended safety standards to control COVID-19.

In the area of "Carrer de la Filarmònica", you will find all the food products mentioned earlier. But there is more to this zone. If you love flowers and botany in general, you’ll find stalls with fresh flowers, seedling plants, and gardening tools. In spring, there are also some seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables, so you can grow them yourself when you return home.

In the area of "Camí del l’Algar", you will find the textiles section, where you can find handbags, leather items, hats, and many other things. You will also find souvenirs and handmade items, perfect for taking a keepsake or buying a gift for your family and friends.

Other Markets in Altea

On special dates, other markets are held in Altea that are of great interest. For example, during the summer and also during Holy Week, craft stalls are set up in the Plaza de la Iglesia de Altea. There you can find a wide variety of handmade products.

Wood, clay, metal, or leather are transformed into beads, coin purses, ornaments, and other very colorful and original products. The surroundings of these stalls make these markets a special attraction, especially if you visit them at sunset.

Another unmissable one is the Christmas market. Coinciding with the Constitution Bridge, the Altea Christmas market is set up. Here, you can find many handcrafted items from the area. It is ideal for enjoying winter tourism in the town. It offers a lot of crafts and local foods. Although local products predominate, there are also many items brought from other parts of Spain.

Experience the markets in Altea!

As you can see, spending a few days in Altea on vacation is a very interesting option at any time of the year. The opportunity to shop at markets like the ones we’ve mentioned will bring you much closer to Mediterranean customs and is a perfect activity to combine with beaches and sunshine. Plus, it will allow you to firsthand understand the reasons behind the excellent reputation of the Mediterranean diet.

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