Best Outdoor and Indoor Markets in Benidorm: A Local’s Shopping Guide
Benidorm’s beaches and nightlife get all the attention, but ask anyone who’s spent real time here and they’ll tell you: the markets are where the city shows its other side. Between the sprawling outdoor stalls piled with leather bags and beach gear, the famous covered Indoor Market that’s practically a rite of passage for British visitors, and the quieter Old Town flea markets selling antiques and handmade crafts, there’s a market for pretty much every kind of shopper.
Here’s your full guide to Benidorm’s best markets — outdoor and indoor — including days, times, locations, and what to actually expect once you’re there.
Quick Reference: Benidorm Market Days
| Market | Days | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pueblo (Rincón de Loix) Outdoor Market | Wednesday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Outdoor, general |
| Indoor Market (Mercadillo Municipal) | Monday – Saturday | ~8:00 AM – 6:00/8:00 PM (Sat until 3:00 PM) | Indoor, year-round |
| Foietes Market | Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Outdoor, food & produce |
| El Cisne Flea Market | Thursday – Saturday | Morning | Outdoor, antiques & vintage |
| Les Nits del Castell (Old Town Night Market) | Evenings, July–September | 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM | Outdoor, artisan crafts |
Outdoor Markets in Benidorm
La Pueblo Market (Rincón de Loix Outdoor Market)
This is Benidorm’s biggest and most-visited market, and it’s the one most tourists mean when they say “the Benidorm market.” Set up next to Hotel Servigroup Pueblo on Avenida de l’Almirall Bernat de Sarrià, it runs every Wednesday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm, and it’s enormous — rows and rows of stalls selling clothing, leather bags, shoes, souvenirs, jewellery, sunglasses, and household goods, plus food stalls dishing out churros and cold drinks for when you need a break.
Go early for the best selection and to beat both the crowds and the midday heat. Haggling is normal here, especially if you’re buying more than one item from the same stall. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Levante Beach, and buses 1, 2, 3, and 4 all stop nearby.
Indoor Market (Mercadillo Municipal / Rincón de Loix)
If the outdoor market is the loud, bustling cousin, the Indoor Market is its shaded, air-conditioned counterpart — and it’s open six days a week, year-round, rain or shine. Located in the Rincón de Loix area with three separate entrances (opposite Hotel Nereo, opposite KFC, and beside Hotel Pelicanos), it’s a maze of independent stalls selling clothing, leather goods, watches, perfume, souvenirs, and handicrafts, with several cafés scattered throughout where you can grab a coffee or beer and watch the crowd go by.
It’s typically open Monday to Friday from around 8am to 6pm and Saturdays until 3pm (closed Sundays), though individual stall owners set their own hours, so a few units may open later or close early, particularly in summer. This is the market for a rainy day or a scorching afternoon when the outdoor stalls feel like too much.
Foietes Market
Considered Benidorm’s oldest traveling market, Foietes is the one locals actually shop at for groceries. Set up next to the Guillermo Amor Sports Centre (Ciudad Deportiva) in the Foietes/Colonia Madrid area, it runs every Wednesday from 8:30am to 2pm and is genuinely closer to a farmers’ market than a tourist bazaar — fresh fruit and vegetables, local meats and cheeses, and household basics, with over 200 stalls at its biggest. It’s about a 15–20 minute walk from the Old Town, or a short taxi ride.
If you’re self-catering during your stay, this is where to stock up on produce for a beach picnic.
El Cisne Flea Market
For something completely different, El Cisne is Benidorm’s flea market and rastro — the place for antiques, vintage clothing, second-hand furniture, old jewellery, and the kind of curious junk-shop finds you won’t see anywhere else in the city. It runs Thursday through Saturday mornings on the edge of town toward Alfaz, and locals recommend giving yourself plenty of time to properly dig through it. There’s an on-site restaurant known for its paella and relaxed outdoor bars that sometimes feature live jazz, so it doubles nicely as a leisurely late-morning outing rather than a quick shopping stop.
Les Nits del Castell — Old Town Night Market (Summer Only)
Come summer, Benidorm’s Old Town transforms after dark for Les Nits del Castell, an evening artisan market at the Mirador viewpoint (Plaza de la Senyoria). Running from around 7pm to 12:30am on weekend evenings through July, August, and September, it’s focused on handmade goods — paintings, wooden figures, caricature artists, jewellery — often with live music adding to the atmosphere. It’s a lovely way to combine a stroll through the Old Town with some genuinely unique souvenir shopping, away from the mass-produced stalls elsewhere in the city.
Beyond Benidorm: Nearby Town Markets Worth a Day Trip
If you’re staying a week or more, the surrounding Marina Baixa towns each run their own weekly market, and they’re an easy bus or short drive away:
- Villajoyosa — Thursday
- Altea< — Tuesday
- Alfaz del Pi — Friday
- Albir — Sunday (plus a summer evening artisan market)
These tend to feel a little more local and a little less tourist-oriented than Benidorm’s own markets, which makes them worth the trip if you want a change of pace.
Tips for Shopping Benidorm’s Markets
- Go early. Most outdoor markets wind down by early afternoon, and the best stock (and shade) is in the morning.
- Bring cash. Card readers exist but aren’t guaranteed at every stall.
- Haggling is normal at the outdoor markets, less so at the Indoor Market’s fixed shopfronts.
- Wear comfortable shoes. The Pueblo Market especially involves a lot of walking up and down narrow aisles.
- Watch for bank holidays. Market days can shift — the Indoor Market and weekly outdoor markets typically close on local public holidays, and Foietes sometimes moves to Tuesday around holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest market in Benidorm?
La Pueblo Market in Rincón de Loix, open Wednesdays and Sundays from 9am to 2pm, is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the city.
Is there an indoor market in Benidorm?
Yes — the Mercadillo Municipal (Indoor Market) in Rincón de Loix is open Monday to Saturday year-round, making it a good option regardless of weather.
What can I buy at Benidorm’s markets?
Clothing, leather goods, shoes, souvenirs, jewellery, and sunglasses at the general markets; fresh produce at Foietes; antiques and vintage items at El Cisne; and handmade crafts at the summer night market in the Old Town.
Are Benidorm’s markets open every day?
The Indoor Market is open six days a week. The outdoor markets run on specific days only — mainly Wednesday and Sunday for the main markets, with El Cisne on Thursday to Saturday.
Do I need to haggle at Benidorm markets?
It’s common and generally accepted at the outdoor markets, especially when buying multiple items, though prices are usually already reasonable.
Final Word
Between the sheer scale of the Pueblo Market, the year-round convenience of the Indoor Market, and the character of Foietes and El Cisne, Benidorm’s markets offer a completely different side of the city from its beaches and bars. Pick a couple that match what you’re after — souvenirs, fresh produce, or a lazy morning of browsing antiques — and build a market morning into your trip itinerary.
