Where and when MARKETPLACE???
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Monday – Santa Pola, Elche, Roldan and San Pedro del Pinatar
Tuesday – Alicante, Los Alcázares, Orihuela, Mil Palmeras – open in the afternoon
Wednesday – Campello, Benidorm, Guardamar, San Miguel de Salinas, La Mata, Callosa del Segura and Santiago de la Ribera
Thursday – Rojales, Alicante, San Javier, Campoamor and San Javier
Friday – Los Montesinos - open in the afternoon, Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada
Saturday – Torre Pacheco, Playa Flamenca, Santa Pola, Elche, Almoradi and Alicante
Sunday – Quesada, Benidorm, Campo de Guardamar, Campoverde
Throughout the area you will find a wide variety of markets where you can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables, local cheeses and wines, handmade items and souvenirs, and much more. The markets on the Costa Blanca are a great place to learn about the culture and customs of the region. In many places there are special stands with handmade products, where you can buy, for example, hand-painted ceramics, traditional folk costumes or decorations made of wood and stone.
Some markets are only held once a week, while others are open every day, so there are plenty of opportunities to visit them. During the weekend you can visit several different markets and buy authentic products from all over Spain. It is worth paying attention to the market in Guardamar del Segura. This is one of the largest markets in the region where you can buy many different products, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, clothes and much more. Another popular market is the Torrevieja market, which takes place on Fridays and focuses mainly on food products such as fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and local wines and cheeses. The markets on the Costa Blanca are also a great place to try local specialties such as chorizo, tapas, paella and much more. At many markets you can buy ready-made meals and snacks to taste the local cuisine and get to know the flavors of the region. To sum up, the markets on the Costa Blanca are not only a place to shop, but also a great way to learn about the culture and traditions of the region and try local flavors. It's worth visiting a few different markets to get a sense of the variety of products and atmosphere of each one.
