There’s a variety of public markets in Jávea, from which you can purchase anything from food and clothes to electrical goods and knick-knacks. All of these markets occur on varying dates and with different start times, meaning you don’t have to miss one to go to another!
Whether you fancy fresh produce, apparel, beauty products, handicrafts, or other seasonal products, today you have several local markets in Javea throughout the year. There is a rule or a common habit by market merchants to hike costs of commodities and let the buyer bargain. Unlike supermarkets where the prices tag of things are fixed, flea markets also post prices, but create room for bargaining and negotiating the final costs with the consumers.
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Javea Weekly Market
The first market on the list is the weekly market in Javea. It takes place every Thursday in the Plaza de Constitución square from 08:00 till 13:30. It’s what you would typically imagine when thinking of a pop up, outdoor market, selling mainly food, clothing and leather goods. This market is well worth a visit for its vibrant colours and atmosphere, and who knows? You may end up finding a couple of hidden gems!
The Weekly Market – is located just 4.5km away from the Arenal Beach. To get there from Javea arenal area one must…
Head SouthWest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 2nd exit. Take the 2nd exit at the following 2 roundabouts, followed by the 1st exit on the next one.
Follow ‘Avinguda del Trenc d’Alba’ to the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit and follow the road as it turns right after just over 100m, becoming ‘Ronda Sud’. The road will bear left becoming ‘C. Trinquete’ and then left once again becoming ‘Calle Rda. Nte’. Follow this road as it bends round to the left and then take your first right hand turn, joining ‘Carrer del Bon Aire’. At the end of the road, turn right and stay left where you will follow the ramp down into the underground parking.
Directions from Javea Arenal to Javea weekly market
Javea daily indoor food market
Second on the list is the daily indoor food market in Javea. This market does exactly what is says on the tin… being every day, indoor, selling high quality locally sourced food. The official schedule for the market is as follows – Open Monday – Friday from 08:00 till 14:00 and then from 17:00 till 21:00 and Saturday mornings from 08:00 until 14:00. If perhaps you’ve told the Mrs that you’ll cook her a romantic dinner and want to make it extra special, source for your ingredients from here as they really do offer the best produce.
The Daily Indoor Market – is located just under 4km NorthWest of the Arenal Beach. To get there from the Blanca Cars office one must…
Head southwest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 2nd exit. Take the 2nd exit at the following 2 roundabouts, followed by the 1st exit on the next one.
Follow ‘Avinguda del Trenc d’Alba’ to the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit and follow the road as it turns right after just over 100m, becoming ‘Ronda Sud’. The road will bear left becoming ‘C. Trinquete’ and then left once again becoming ‘Calle Rda. Nte’. You should then take your 1st left followed by your second right, at which point any parking space available should do the job as you have arrived!
Directions from Javea Arenal to the daily food market in Javea
Seasonal Markets in Javea
Jávea also offers multiple markets that only occur at certain times of the year. These markets have been affected by COVID and as a result will not be occurring this year.
Easter Market in Javea
The Easter market and crafts fair in Javea is one of the longest running in the Valencian Community. It features a vast array of stands, offering a whole host of handcrafted goodies and gifts such as games, decorations, clothes, textiles, leather goods, soaps, sweets and chocolates. The market also offers live music, storytelling and dance performances, as well as workshops for children and adults alike! It is really great fun for the whole family!
The Easter Market – Takes place in the Plaça de Convent Placeta located just over 4km NorthWest of the Arenal Beach. To get there from Javea arenal one must…
Head SouthWest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 2nd exit. Take the 2nd exit at the following 2 roundabouts, followed by the 1st exit on the next one. Follow ‘Avinguda del Trenc d’Alba’ to the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit and follow the road as it turns right after just over 100m, becoming ‘Ronda Sud’.
The road will bear left becoming ‘C. Trinquete’ and then left once again becoming ‘Calle Rda. Nte’. Follow this road as it bends round to the left and then take your first right hand turn, joining ‘Carrer del Bon Aire’. At the end of the road, turn right and stay left where you will follow the ramp down into the underground parking. From here you should retrace your route back along ‘Carrer del Bon Aire’ turning right at the end. At the bottom of the hill, the fair would be on your left hand side in the plaza.
Directions from Javea Arenal to the Easter market in Javea
The Jávea Christmas Market
Of course Jávea is also host to its own festive Christmas markets, offering everything you would expect from decorations, knick-knacks, delicious Christmas goodies, stocking fillers, Christmas workshops and much more! The markets have been cancelled for 2021 due to COVID but can normally be found in both the Jávea Port and also in the Historic Centre. The markets are 100% worth a visit to perhaps give you the nudge you need in getting into the Christmas spirit!
Christmas Market in The Old Town – is located just under 4km NorthWest of the Arenal Beach. To get there from the Javea arenal one must…
Head southwest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 2nd exit. Take the 2nd exit at the following 2 roundabouts, followed by the 1st exit on the next one.
Follow ‘Avinguda del Trenc d’Alba’ to the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit and follow the road as it turns right after just over 100m, becoming ‘Ronda Sud’. The road will bear left becoming ‘C. Trinquete’ and then left once again becoming ‘Calle Rda. Nte’. You should then take your 1st left followed by your second right, at which point any parking space available should do the job as just on the other side of the Church, you will see the market!
Directions from Javea Arenal to Javea Christmas Market
Christmas Market in The Port – is located just over 3.5km NorthWest of the Arenal Beach. To get there from the Blanca Cars office one must…
Head southwest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit joining ‘C. Milan’. At the roundabout at the end of the road take the 1st exit turning right, then at the following roundabout take the 2nd exit, heading North on the ‘Av de Augusta’. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit joining ‘Av dels Furs’, and continue until you reach the next roundabout where you will take the 3rd exit and the following 1st exit at the next roundabout.
Any parking space available at this point would be considered suitable, as the market will be on the promenade in front of the beach!
Directions from Javea Arenal to Christmas market in Port
Paseo Marítimo de Puerto de Jávea Fair
In the summer months of July and August, Jávea hosts a pop up fair located on the promenade in the Port. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday evening between the hours of 19:00 until 23:00 and offers a variety of goods ranging from textiles and leather goods to jewellery and trinkets, perfect if you’re looking for a little gift to bring back for your loved ones!
Paseo Marítimo de Puerto de Jávea Fair – is located just over 3.5km NorthWest of the Arenal Beach. To get there from the Blanca Cars office one must…
Head southwest on the ‘Avenida Arenal’ and take the 1st exit on the roundabout joining ‘Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla’, then take the 2nd exit on the following roundabout and continue straight. At the next roundabout, you will once again take the 2nd exit and follow the road until you reach the next roundabout, where you will take the 1st exit joining ‘C. Milan’. At the roundabout at the end of the road take the 1st exit turning right, then at the following roundabout take the 2nd exit, heading North on the ‘Av de Augusta’. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit joining ‘Av dels Furs’, and continue until you reach the next roundabout where you will take the 3rd exit and the following 1st exit at the next roundabout.
Any parking space available at this point would be considered suitable, as the market will be on the promenade in front of the beach!
Directions from Javea Arenal to Paseo Marítimo de Puerto de Jávea Fair