A market visit, for most of us, represents a pleasant outing. Even when traveling, this is one of the sweetest things tourists do. Exploring the local markets on the Costa Blanca is for young and old, rich and poor alike. But of course also for locals and now that is exactly what makes a market here so exceptional. It is a place where you can indulge your heart in terms of buying numerous items.

Going to the local markets and making a trip of it at the same time is of course ideal to get to know the real Spain. The small villages close to a market is always interesting and worth visiting.

Monday: Elche, Santa Pola, San Pedro del Pinatar

Tuesday: Orihuela and Alicante

Wednesday: La Mata, Guardamar del Segura and San Miguel de Salinas

Thursday: San Javier, Rojales, La Marina Urbanisation and Alicante

Friday: Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada and Los Montesinos

Saturday: Santa Pola, Elche, San Fulgencio, Almoradi, Alicante and Playa Flamenca

Sunday: Campo de Guardamar, Elche, La Marina and Campo Verde


Do you like shopping? Then there are lots of options for a day of shopping fun. The big retail chains and well-known brands can be found in almost everywhere. But speciality shops and small boutiques are often worth a visit. Whether you are a fashionista or a lover of bicycles, you will always find a special shop.

Zenia Boulevard

Is a brand new shopping center in Orihuela Costa about 15 kilometers from the Guardamar del Segura. Also here you will find a wide variety of concerns stores. Among others, an Adidas store, Baby Center, Women’secret, Bijou Brigitte, Springfield and a Primark branch are represented there.

On weekends there are often organized activities such as workshops, fashion shows and artist performances.


Habaneras Shopping Center is located in Torrevieja and you will find a cinema complex, mini golf and bowling alley.
An open-air Mediterranean-style shopping center, where you can stroll quietly and enjoy the pleasant temperatures of southeastern Spain. The mall has beautiful terraces and relaxation areas where you can enjoy a good lunch, an ice cream, a cup of coffee or just relax in a quiet environment in the sun and with a sea breeze.
With stores such as Guess, C&A, H&M, Intersport, Swarovski and Starbucks, there is something for everyone here.


Dos Mares shopping is a smaller shopping center located in San Javier.

One can find a variety of stores for clothing, accessories, sports, shoes, household appliances and a large supermarket. On the second floor, in addition to stores, you will find several dining options, a bowling center and 8 movie theaters, 2 of which are equipped with 3D. Open no less than 365 days a year, this shopping center offers a practical solution for young and old!


Every Sunday at 500 metres from El Raso !

Lemon Tree Market in Guardamar, conviviality rules!
This ‘market ‘ gets its name from the fact that it is completely surrounded by lemon groves.
With more than 500 stalls, the Lemon Tree Market is one of the best and most convivial markets on the Costa Blanca with a very wide range of products.

Seasonal fruit and vegetables from local farmers, fresh olives, good cheeses, typical Spanish ham and so much more at excellent value for money.

Cheap summer clothes, trendy handbags, fashionable shoes, beauty products, toys, bedding, indoor and outdoor decoration, carpets, fun souvenirs, in short, too much to mention….


Ruta de Elche

Ruta de Elche

Buying excellent products at unbeatable prices is the destination and Elche Parque Empresarial, the privileged setting. Seven kilometres from the city and a similar distance from El Altet airport in Elche, the outlet route is a surprising shopping offer at unbeatable prices, comprising 29 top-brand companies from sectors such as footwear, textiles, food, accessories, cosmetics and furniture. Some of the most famous names of proven quality, such as Cuplé, Garvalin, Geox, Gioseppo, Kelme, Mustang, Nordikas, Pikolinos, Tempe (of the Inditex group) and Wonders, are some of the main emblems.


🌯 SUPERMARKETS NEARBY (📍) 🌮

↪️ CONSUM, Rojales
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↪️ CARREFOUR, Torrevieja
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/USptN4Dct8FyyLGA8
↪️ MERCADONA, Guardamar
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/JcjMVjhZ3RonSmeJ8
↪️ CARREFOUR EXPRESS, Guardamar
📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/LTy5ZhwYkSANkhyr6
↪️ ALCAMPO, La Zenia
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/HsSv3gywP7xD65or5
↪️ HIPERBER, Pilar de la Horadada
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/44EMBVsDctQyHFUh8

Of course, others can also be found in the vicinity.