One of the best Things to do If you want to discover the gastronomic culture of Orihuela and the Vega Baja region, it is to visit the markets of the neighboring towns and villages. A unique experience not to be missed!
In the markets of Orihuela and the surrounding area, you will find a wide variety of fresh products: vegetables, fruits, fish, meats, cheeses, charcuteries, olives, preserves, preserves, dried fruits, dried fruits, nuts, eggs, pastries, pies, breads, candies and sweets, raiment, belts, handbags, utensils of kitchen, carpet, paints, fabrics...
These markets also have bar where you can have breakfast or go for a glass of wine or a cold beer accompanied by a Tapa.
In these markets, you will also find a few sellers specializing in vending of Latin American products such as Mexican chiles, which are difficult to find in local supermarkets, the yerba mate used in argentina and uruguayor spices such as ground chili, coriander...
Market and fish market products are generally of an irreproachable quality, much higher than that of supermarkets.
Orihuela and Orihuela Costa as well as in the surrounding villages organize their weekly market.
In the city of Orihuela, you can visit several markets. The most important is the one located in the Los Huertos area, with more than 295 stands and which takes place every Tuesday. The other big market in Orihuela is the Paseo Calvo Sotelo market, every Friday. La town will soon inaugurate a new market in the center of Orihuela, in the area of los Andenes and Glorieta Gabriel Miró, which will have venue every Saturday.
Monserratina neighborhood market: Tuesday
In the Plaza de Santa Lucía, you will also find a market of flowers and fresh produce.
In Orihuela Costa, you will find two markets:
- Campoamor Market all near Rambla de Glea on Thursday
- Playa Flamenca residential area, behind the town hall on Saturdays
The other popular market of Orihuela is that of La Murada, celebrated every Sunday.
The markets of San Bartolomé, La Campaneta and Torremendo are more modest.
We strongly recommend that you To visit The markets of Orihuela car you will be able to discover The culture gastronomic,customs and traditions of local commerce.