Weekly Markets South West Murcia
Regular Markets in the South West of Murcia
Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant tourist office is advisable to avoid a wasted trip (click tourist Offices in the region of Murcia for more information).
As a general rule the weekly markets are open from 9.00 to 14.00.
The markets are very popular events, and for those from abroad are especially attractive as they offer an opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes. Many also feature a range of products from plants and flowers to frying pans, baby clothes and electronic equipment: the larger the market, the more variety on offer!
They're crowded affairs, full of colour and noise as shoppers jostle for space, queue at stalls, stand and socialize and generally enjoy the experience of shopping at a relaxed pace!
Cautionary tips
When buying fruit, choose stalls that have prices clearly marked and always ask for the receipt so you can check you've not been overcharged. Traders are obliged by law to give a receipt with a purchase, so don't be shy of asking for one if you feel the bill may not be correct. It's always advisable to check the bill and make sure that the correct price per kilo has been charged and the number of items you have corresponds to the receipt.(tícket or tiquet)
If there are no bags on the stall, ask for one and pick your own fruit, otherwise you will end up with more than you want and you'll be given the bruised items - this is not a cynical remark, but many years of market experience! (bag is "bolsa").
Watch out for pickpockets, crowded areas such as markets tend to attract them all the world over!
Don't be scared to rummage, everyone does and thats half the fun of it all!
In the south-west of the Region of Murcia the weekly markets are as follows (listed by municipality):
ÁGUILAS
The weekly market is in Calle Murcia (outside the ring road in the north of the town): click for more information.
ALEDO
Sunday is market day in Calle Campo: click for more information.
ALHAMA DE MURCIA
The main weekly market is held on Tuesdays near the permanent food market, very close to the tourist office: click for more information.
MAZARRÓN
There are weekly markets in the town of Mazarrón itself on Saturday morning, and in Puerto de Mazarrón on Sundays: click for more information.
FUENTE ÁLAMO
The main market in Fuente Álamo is held on Saturday morning, while another takes place in Balsapintada every Wednesday: click for further information.
ISLA PLANA (in the municipality of Cartagena)
Fridays from 1st July to 15th September
LA AZOHÍA (in the municipality of Cartagena)
Thursdays from 1st July to 15th September. Click for more information regarding the events in both La Azohía and Isla Plana.
LORCA
The main weekly market in the city of Lorca is held every Thursday at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Quiteria: click for more information.
Elsewhere, other markets in this huge municipality are held in the following districts and outlying towns and villages:
Monday morning: Almendricos, La Paca, La Parroquia
Tuesday morning: Zarcilla de Ramos,
Wednesday morning: Coy, Avilés, Marchena
Saturday morning: El Consejero, Barrio de La Viña
Sunday morning: Purias, La Hoya, Zarzadilla de Totana.
PUERTO LUMBRERAS
The Rambla de Nogalte hosts the weekly market every Friday: click for further information.
TOTANA
The weekly market in Totana itself is held every Wednesday, and on Fridays there is another in the village of El Paretón. Click for more information.
