There are markets along the Costa del Sol every day except Sundays and these usually operate from about 9/10am until about 2pm. They tend to be manned by the same stall holders who set up their stalls somewhere different every day and then pack them away about 2pm only to start all over again the next morning.

You will find a wide range of goods on sale such as clothes, shoes, towels and blankets, ceramic pots and dishes to mention just a few. The prices tend to be fixed but if you think they are too high you may managed to barter with a few of the sellers - they may claim not to speak English but most of them have some knowledge of the language.Below we have created a complete list of markets on the Costa del Sol by day. There are also flea markets on some days which sell some old Spanish items which you may find interesting.

Costa Del Sol Markets

What do the markets offer?

Vegetable and fruit: If you are a lover of fresh fruits, nuts, olives, vegetables, herbs and flowers then the weekly town and village markets are the best places to buy it. You can’t find it cheaper anywhere or better quality else.

Ceramic and Pottery: Andalucía produces a lot of ceramic and pottery. Every region

Benahavis.

Benahavis is a beautiful mountain village. A historically Moorish village, full with ruins and stones. Only 7 km inland. You take the road from San Pedro, of the Coast between Marbella and Estepona and drive up in the mountain road, into the village which offers you a panoramic and breathtaking view

Most people will have seen a picture of the 'new' bridge across the ravine that divides Ronda in two. It was built because the other two, lower, bridges had a habit of being washed away when the river flooded. Permission was granted for the building of a new bridge in 1542. It was completed in 1733. You think you have problems getting your villa finished? The bridge lasted six years before a design defect was discovered and it collapsed. In 1758 the bridge you see now was started and took twenty nine years to complete. A visit to the bridge museum costs 2 Euros and is worth every centimo.

The outcrop of rock on which Ronda sits has been occupied since Roman times but it was the Moors

Take the N340 towards Malaga and leave at junction 175, signposted Marbella. Drive right into Marbella for 6km, carrying straight on past the big roundabout, until you see a blue ‘P’ (parking) sign on the right and turn right into Avenida Miquel Cano. Take the first left, Avenida del Mar, and within a few metres on the right there is the central underground car park costing 1.20€ per hour. 

Coming up the stairs you emerge into a large pedestrian area with a series of statues down the centre leading to the promenade. Make a note of the exit you used. Head inland. At the top of the square go across the road and up steps to a fountain in the Alameda Gardens. On Saturday mornings

Every Wednesday

Salsa dance classes at Pedro’s Sports Bar Café by laza Jose Aguera in the town Centre at 22.00

Every Wednesday (during winter months)

Dog training and Socialisation classeswith David the Dogman at Calpe College on the seaside of the main road near the entrance to the town, at 15.30.

Every Saturday

A Cuban Salsa Party at Pedro’s Sports Bar Café near Plaza Jose Aguera in the town centre from 22.00.