Marbella and Puerto Banús market: local atmosphere and ‘everything’ at a good price
Street markets are part of the essence of local life. At the markets in Marbella and Puerto Banús, you can not only immerse yourself in the most picturesque aspects of the Mediterranean lifestyle, but also find all kinds of items at very competitive prices.
What are the most notable stalls at the markets in Puerto Banús and Marbella?
As in any other corner of Spain, market days bring the streets of Marbella and Puerto Banús to life. These two iconic markets on the Costa del Sol offer a wide variety of products that are a real temptation for those seeking originality, quality and good prices.
Among the streets lined with colourful stalls, aromas and flavours, there are some items that have become a hallmark of these two markets:
- Quilted bags and toiletries bags
- Raffia baskets and bags
- Portuguese tableware
- Handcrafted jewellery with semi-precious stones
- Panamanian hats
- Espadrilles to match shirt dresses
- Handcrafted olive wood sculptures
- Seasonal fruit and vegetables brought in by farmers from the Serranía
- Mediterranean plants and flowers
- Bulk spices
- Antiques and collectibles
Opening hours and locations of the markets in Marbella and Puerto Banús
For more than 30 years, the Puerto Banús market has been held every Saturday in the area around the Nueva Andalucía Bullring and the Plaza Shopping Centre, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Marbella market (popularly known as ‘El Baratillo’) emerged with the tourist boom of the 1960s. It is held every Monday at the Las Albarizas Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. With more than 350 stalls, it is one of the largest on the Costa del Sol.