The Friday street market is usually held from 08:00 to 14:00 in Parque Antonio Soria, beside Avenida Delfina Viudes: this guide helps you get there, organise your shopping and prepare for your visit.
A morning at the street market can be a chance to fill your basket with fruit and vegetables, look for clothes or footwear, and browse the stalls without a fixed plan.
To make the most of it, the first thing is to be clear about the location: Torrevieja’s weekly street market is held on the Parque Antonio Soria site, next to Aquopolis, not in the town centre streets or on the seafront promenade.
It opens in the morning, so it is worth organising your outward and return journeys before setting off, especially if you rely on the bus or plan to buy fresh food.
Practical information for planning your visit
| What you need to know | Information |
|---|---|
| Usual day | Friday. |
| Usual opening hours | 08:00–14:00. |
| Location | Market site in Parque Antonio Soria. |
| Reference address | Avenida Delfina Viudes, s/n (no street number), Torrevieja. |
| Nearby landmark | Aquopolis water park. |
| What you can find | Food, clothes, footwear and other goods. |
| Parking | Free parking is available on site. |
| Other facilities | Public toilets and a taxi rank. |
The calendar may occasionally change, so if you are travelling specifically to visit the market, check the municipal notices for your chosen date.
Where Torrevieja street market is
The street market takes place in Parque Antonio Soria, around Avenida Delfina Viudes and beside Aquopolis water park.
To find it in your navigation app, search for “mercadillo de Torrevieja, Parque Antonio Soria” and check that the destination is in this area.
Aquopolis is a useful landmark for finding your way, but your destination is the market site, not the entrance to the water park.
If you find old directions or addresses pointing to the town centre, cross-check them before travelling: a general search for “market” may lead you to a different establishment.
Which day it takes place and its opening hours
Torrevieja street market is usually held on Fridays, with standard opening hours of 08:00–14:00.
The usual schedule also includes Fridays that fall on public holidays, although changes, cancellations or changes of date announced by the Town Council are still possible.
Other events held in Parque Antonio Soria may affect the market calendar, so it is worth checking notices if you are planning your visit in advance.
This is not an afternoon market: avoid planning your journey for after lunch or arriving near closing time if you want to browse at a leisurely pace.
What you can buy at the stalls
Food, clothes and footwear are among the main reasons to visit the street market.
The fruit and vegetable stalls allow you to shop for fresh produce, while the clothing and footwear stalls offer a different kind of browsing for those who prefer to look around and compare.
The range is not limited to these categories: there are also other everyday shopping items, although you should not count on finding a particular trader or product on every visit.
If you have a purchase in mind, check the options and prices before loading yourself up with bags, especially when you still have much of the site left to explore.
For food, check the price per kilo or per item and the quantity you need; for clothes and footwear, confirm the size, the condition of the item and the exchange terms before paying.
How to get to the street market
By car and where to park
Set your destination to the Parque Antonio Soria site, beside Avenida Delfina Viudes, and follow the signs and access instructions you find when you arrive.
The street market has free parking, but that does not mean there will always be a space available beside the entrance.
Allow time to park, and avoid stopping at entrances or blocking access while waiting for someone else.
If you are visiting as a group, you can agree on a meeting point before splitting up among the stalls; it is also useful to remember where you have left the car before you start shopping.
By local bus
Local bus route C includes a stop at the street market on Fridays, offering a way to get there without having to park on site.
Before setting off, check the current route, the stop you need and the service timetable for the day of your visit.
Plan your return journey too: the market’s closing time should not be taken as the departure time of the last bus that suits your journey.
If you are coming from another municipality, distinguish between the interurban journey to Torrevieja and the local journey to Parque Antonio Soria, as they are not necessarily the same service.
On foot or by taxi
If you prefer to walk, work out the route from your accommodation or starting point to Parque Antonio Soria, and consider the return journey with your shopping as well.
Do not assume that, because it is in Torrevieja, it is a short walk from every beach or neighbourhood: how convenient the journey is depends on where you start.
To travel by taxi, ask for “mercadillo de los viernes, Parque Antonio Soria, junto a Aquopolis”; the site has a taxi rank for those wishing to use this form of transport.
Tips for making the most of the morning
Arrive with enough time to browse
If you want to compare stalls and do a full shop, avoid leaving yourself only the last few minutes before closing.
Arriving early in the morning gives you more time to find your bearings, look at the products and organise your return without being constrained by closing time.
Bring what you need for shopping
A reusable bag or shopping trolley can make browsing more comfortable if you plan to buy several things.
Bring an alternative means of payment and ask before buying if you need to pay by card, as you should not assume that every trader accepts the same payment methods.
For food that needs to be kept chilled, prepare a suitable bag and organise your return without unnecessarily extending the time between buying it and putting it into cold storage.
Take the sun and heat into account
You will be browsing an outdoor street market, so adapt your visit to the temperature and weather forecast.
Water, sun protection and comfortable footwear are good preparation for a morning’s shopping, especially during the hotter months.
If you are visiting with children or someone who needs frequent rests, plan a shorter route rather than trying to see everything in one go.
Check your accessibility requirements
If you use a wheelchair, have reduced mobility or need a particular entrance, check before setting off which combination of transport and access best suits you.
The availability of facilities on site does not replace this individual check, especially if you depend on an adapted vehicle or assistance to get around.
Facilities and differences from other markets
The site has public toilets, free parking and a taxi rank, as well as the Friday bus service.
To identify the correct market, remember these three references: Friday, Parque Antonio Soria and Avenida Delfina Viudes.
Do not confuse it with the La Mata street market, food markets, craft markets or temporary fairs, which have their own locations and calendars.
Frequently asked questions about Torrevieja street market
Which day is the street market held in Torrevieja?
The weekly street market in Parque Antonio Soria is usually held on Fridays, subject to occasional calendar changes.
Where is the Friday street market?
On the market site in Parque Antonio Soria, beside Avenida Delfina Viudes and Aquopolis water park.
What time does it open and close?
The usual opening hours are 08:00–14:00, so you should plan to visit during the morning.
Is the market held if Friday is a public holiday?
The usual schedule includes Fridays that fall on public holidays, but it is worth checking whether there is an exceptional notice for the specific date.
Is parking free?
The site has free parking, although the availability of spaces depends on how busy it is when you arrive.
Can you get there by bus?
Yes, route C includes a stop at the street market on Fridays; check the current route and timetable before travelling.
Is it the same street market as the one in La Mata?
No: this guide covers the Friday street market in Parque Antonio Soria, not the one in La Mata.
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